FRENCHS FOREST – Corymbia

This beautiful modern home presented a lifeless and drab rear yard – desperately in need of renewal with a vision to become a playground and entertainment zone for kids, parents, family and friends. The centerpiece is the new pool featuring a spa zone, window panel and designer lighting – knitting fun and wellness with the integrated dining experience of the adjoining pergola.

An open grass area was required for kids to practice their soccer skills, trimmed with two distinct border garden plantings to differentiate the key zones. Retaining walls were constructed on the northern boundary to create as much functional space as possible allowing the basketball zone to mesh with the barbeque and pool equipment space. Steps from the rear patio to upper grass area ensures smooth linkage between all zones. Natural sandstone wall cladding provides an organic element to this well structured concept.

The pool plays a major “year round” lifestyle role for this active family, along with the aesthetic uplift. Health benefits of the spa, with heating, aid recovery from sporting activities as well as general relaxation – further accentuated by the variable mood lighting settings to suit any occasion. Glass mosaic tiles are a real highlight, particularly when framed by the evening garden lighting. What more could contemporary family living need……