Shadows cast by the screen and tree are a standout feature.
The owners say they are delighted every time they approach their home. These two artful strong elements have transformed the area.
In the side courtyards, clumping Himalayan blue stemmed bamboo, mondo and large stone pavers in an internal courtyard have the bamboo tops viewed right in the second storey of the lounge, dining, and kitchen with its soaring ceilings.
Light and airy with beautiful softly moving leaves, the tall bamboo will also help to diffuse the harsh sun that was an issue in the afternoon.
Large matte black bowls were set on plinths leading you along the boardwalk towards the back garden.
This area is viewed from the adjacent bedrooms and from the cantilevered balcony above.
Fragrant dendrobium orchid Kingianum were planted in the bowls, their white flowers along with the Jasmine clothing a nearby wall perfume the summer nights.
A custom steel bonsai wall and shelves were designed and built to house the owners’ collection.
Lighting has the design dance at night.
Credit list
Peter Halligan Craftsman Gardener
Paving
Lava stone Bluestone, from Stone Direct
Special features
Aluminium powder-coated screen at front door & Bonsai display wall – custom designed elements by Donna Stanish Seed Landscapes; Corten planters & corten deck low wall, from Craftsman Gardener; oversize pots, from Willory Agencies
House designer
Hamish Monk Architecture
Perimeter fencing
Aluminium fin style, by Balustrading Concepts
Decking
Vitex, by Hermpac
Prominent planting species
Podocarpus gracilior cloud clips, from Tim Bell Topiary; Jungle Flora Bamboo
Designed by:
Donna Stanish, Seed Landscapes
Story by:
Trendsideas
Photography by:
Donna Stanish, Seed Landscapes
31 Mar, 2024