Located in New South Wales, Australia, this tranquil backyard with lush greenery designed by Rolling Stone Landscapes, is a natural oasis within a rural landscape.
With close proximity to neighboring properties, the landscape creates a unique combination of materials that form spaces to entertain and relax in the outdoors.
Meticulously designed, the precise geometry of the hardscaping combined with the natural elements of the landscape, exhibit a harmonious blend of man-made and natural beauty.
With the pool centrally located and flanked by symmetrically arranged leisure areas, the composition of the landscape suggests values both aesthetics and functionality.
Featuring a large, rectangular swimming pool as the focal point, the pool’s bright blue water contrasts vividly with the surrounding light gray tiles and the vibrant green of the manicured lawn.
Providing a modern sense of privacy and reposefulness, Rolling Stone Landscapes uses different materials to separate spaces while also offering a seamless integration between exterior programs.
While dark wood floors are used in the covered pavilion, light-gray tile surrounds the pool which distinguishes separate zones in the landscape.
The variety of textures, from smooth surfaces near the pool, to the organic roughness of the plant life, the combination of these textures creates a rich visual tapestry.
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With the pool centrally placed between the main house and the covered pavilion, three lounge chairs provide a relaxation area within the landscape.
This covered pavilion not only provides a place to escape from all-weather elements, it also includes an outdoor kitchen to cook and entertain year-round.
Architecturally, the style of the main buildings is modern with clean lines with a neutral color palette, similar to the landscape materials – complementing the pool and garden.
With natural light streaming in through the skylights and large glass doors to separate noise, Rolling Stones Landscapes creates an outdoor kitchen which focuses on clean lines and minimalist design.
While the kitchen counters are sleek with a concrete finish, and the backsplash is tiled in a subtle gray grid pattern, complementing the modern aesthetic of the buildings.
A prominent large wooden dining table, along with other stainless steel appliances, indicates a kitchen equipped for year-round cooking and enhances the sense of openness and light in the space.
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Without obstructing the views within the backyard, a transparent glass enclosure surrounds the pool providing safety.
Strategically placed outdoor path lights illuminate the walkways, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality into the night.
The composition of the landscape design balances the man-made elements with nature, while the lighting design accentuates the textures and forms within the space.
Artistically, the light and shadow casted on plant textures creates a serene atmosphere that invites contemplation.
Transitioning from such clean straight lines within the backyard, Rolling Stones Landscape integrates a juxtaposing curved concrete bench that forms a semicircle around a central fire pit.
Irregularly shaped flagstones, contrasting with the sleek, standalone metal bowl firepit, is designed to entertain in another section of the landscape.
Rolling Stone Landscapes is an award winning residential landscape company with a passion for designing and building innovative gardens.
Their skilled team has designed seven gold medal show gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, along with winning several NSW Landscape Construction awards for prestigious residential landscape projects.
Their unique blend of clever design and architectural quality results in a myriad of spaces for entertaining in a relaxing, resort style atmosphere.
