Facebook Tweet Help Stories Outdoor Living Upon reflection Share Tweet Help Good landscaping can bring a house to life. This subtropical, resort-style garden was designed by Robin Shafer of Shafer Design Water feature designed by Schafer Design and built by Frontier Pools as part of resort-style home designed by Masonry Design Solutions Lifestyle considerations are always a priority when you are looking to renovate or build a new home. And an attractive outdoor living area is probably right at the top of the list.Robin Shafer of Shafer Design says the earlier a landscape designer is consulted on a project, the better the outcome."Outdoor living is an integral part of a modern lifestyle, and needs to be planned from the outset," she says. "The payoff is not just about an attractive alfresco dining area, or an inviting swimming pool an appealing landscape will also increase the value of a house substantially." Exterior view of resort-style home designed by Masonry Design Solutions Shafer has been designing gardens for the past 25 years and has seen a number of landscaping trends evolve. But she says good landscape design is more about working with the architecture of a house and the personality of the client."Every project demands a different design response. A subtropical garden, such as the one featured here, may be a solution for a house with resort-style architecture, but another property may require a more formal, traditional layout."Although based in Auckland, Shafer undertakes work throughout the country. View of the patio area in the Mediterranean-style house where the paving was done by Jagas Paving. For details, contact Shafer Design, phone (09) 420 4412, mob 021 717 377. Website: www.shaferdesign.co.nz. Story by: Trendsideas 25 Aug, 2009 Outdoor Living Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Memories of the Alhambra 17 Nov, 2024 Who won? – 2024 TIDA Homes awards results announced 17 Nov, 2024 Collaboration and connection 17 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Trends Vol. 25/11 NZ2511 Read More Similar Stories