NZ2103 NZ2103 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Outdoor Living Eastern repose Japanese and Balinese gardens transform this outdoor living area into a lush, textured space suitable for contemplation and reflection Shadow play Strategic lighting can transform an outdoor living area into a dramatic evening location. To find out how, talk to Lighting Direct Accent on paving To enhance this attractive poolscape, the owners specified pavers from Jagas Paving Order in the court Overlapping design styles on a small site make a big impact on this Neo-Georgian townhouse In the frame Designing outdoor living areas that connect with the environment but also offer privacy is a challenge - even in a bush-clad setting Multiple choice This pavilion-style home takes full advantage of its steep site, creating a variety of outdoor living spaces to suit different weather conditions Secure in seconds Protection for your family and preservation of your pool is easy and efficient when you install a PoolGuard cover from GB Pool Supplies Getting warmer Whether you're heating your pool or patio, or cooking up a treat on the barbecue, natural gas offers fast, efficient heat and energy savings Natural feeling Take a dip into nature in your own back yard with a swimming pool from Pool Resources Cool, blue and inviting Pools today are an intrinsic part of outdoor design. These recent projects from Frontier Pools are a prime example Clipped into shape Renovating this pool and back garden involved simplifying everything from the terracing to the choice of plants and materials Setting the scene Get the landscaping right, and you'll enjoy your outdoor living area for many years. The Peter Fell System for coloured concrete offers many options Softly, softly Colourful plants and free-flowing borders soften edges and balance the crisp, contemporary lines of this new home Simply stone All the beauty of New Zealand's regional stone is captured in crafted stone wall cladding from Stutex Stone Go with the grain Whether you are staining new timber or rejuvenating an old deck, new Resene Kwila Timber Stain will transform your outdoor living area Make a splash Water features, good landscaping and fibreoptic lighting are transforming pool areas, as this Mayfair Pools project illustrates Sight-line Symmetry dominates in this classic-style garden. The front door offers a vista straight through the home and out across the pool to the gazebo Chill-out zone Creating an outdoor living experience is easy when you select tiles from importer Quantum Ceramics We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories