Facebook Tweet Help Stories Outdoor Living Close but so far away Share Tweet Help Relaxed, year-round al fresco dining and entertaining is the result of this private outdoor space complete with kitchen, dining and spa pool Designed by Emma Johnston, Goom LandscapesFrom the designer:The brief was to fit a spa pool, barbecue, kitchen area and a bar into a rather snug inner-city backyard, with louvre shutters and easy care but bold planting to off-set the hardscaping.The end result is seamless.Thoughtful design creates an intimate vibe, diminishing the bustle of the city directly outside the walls and creating a calm oasis which is perfect for entertaining. The first design challenge was ensuring the covered space in the landscape did not obstruct the flow of light into the house.The louvre system and heating ensures the space can be used year round.When the sun shines, they are open and if the heavens decide to fall, a simple press on a remote closes them back to their rain-proof form. Because of the limitations of the space, the design team needed to use every little bit of space in a thoughtful way. All the posts of the overhead structure needed to belong somewhere, by incorporating these into the bench wall it avoided them taking up valuable space on the deck.Cages are ready to capture the evergreen plantings when they grow to ensure they also don’t encroach on the space. However, there is nothing disjointed about this space. It is the backyard for those who love to host and proves you don’t need a huge space to create an entertainment area. Credit list Designer Emma Johnston, Goom Landscapes Black tiles Black mosaic, from Nextdore Bar and kitchen benches Kala, white, from STW Awards Registered Master Landscapers – Gold Louvres Silencio by Johnson & Couzins Timber decking Purple Heart Plantings Ligularia reniformis; Bamboo fairy; Lomandra lime tuff; Jasmine; Camelia fairy blush Designed by: Emma Johnston, Goom Landscapes Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Sarah Rowlands photography 12 Sep, 2021 Outdoor Living Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Memories of the Alhambra 17 Nov, 2024 Stone, wood and metal 17 Nov, 2024 Who won? – 2024 TIDA Homes awards results announced 17 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Outdoor Living We’ll show you how to make the most of your outdoor living areas Read More Similar Stories