In this garden and pool renovation, the clients wanted a large entertaining area which connects with the pool, while still feeling like its own separate, sophisticated space. Featuring an outdoor kitchen, we divided the entertaining area from the pool using small and medium-sized trees, creating a sense of separation and a soft enclosed feeling, while still being able to see into each area.

Rather than being tucked in the corner or against the wall, the outdoor kitchen bench is oriented outwards in the entertaining space, encouraging people to gather around it the way you would a regular kitchen island.

Crepe Myrtles and pleached Lillypillys help screen the neighbours when standing in the kitchen and dining areas of the house, while simple green planting such as Buxus, Gardenias, Ivy and Star Jasmine create lush layers of green foliage without losing space to wide garden beds.