Revitalising Outdoor Living

Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan

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Transforming an Uninspiring Auckland Backyard into a Stylish Oasis

Our clients enlisted us initially as their outdoor living space required some much-needed TLC. The worn and failing deck was structurally unsound, but most importantly the entire backyard lacked an outdoor living element for the family. The house space inside was limited and worth investing in the outside to extend living space. It was a renovation project they were keen to get into and make the most of their central Auckland location.

The brief was to include a new deck with a focus on a large wood-burning concrete fire, a spa area easy to connect and get to from the house, a louvre roof and flow from the house to the garden with a daybed and staggered steps and platforms. They also needed a new front entrance that provided more of a "Wow" factor.

They wanted top-quality finishes and materials that are long-lasting and will stand the test of time and NZ conditions. They also wanted a project-managed custom-built design, as they had busy jobs and trusted us to oversee every component needed to transform the space.

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Maximum appeal in central Auckland · More Info

Maximum appeal in central Auckland · More Info

We first worked together in selecting the materials in mind of the brief, to create a stunning new outdoor entertaining area and front entrance. The grey composite decking with no screws and clip-in system is very streamlined and clean-looking. It does not fade in the harsh NZ UV light and is easy to clean and not slippery as some timber hardwoods are in winter. At the front entrance, we did a stacked blockwall that was honed and sealed and created a garden bed with style. The finishing touches of the planting colour scheme working with the cushion colours. Our clients had great taste in the finishing touches of the furniture, cushions and down to the beautiful table setting. The hardwood slatted screens feature throughout the design behind the fire, around the spa, at the front entrance and side gate. These add warmth and interest to the layout.

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Maximum appeal in central Auckland · More Info

The garden lighting added in the garden beds, and steps as well as LED strip lighting in the louvre makes nighttime beautiful and draws you outside. The lights add depth to the garden and a welcoming entrance. The seamless flow from indoors out ticked all the boxes and the clients are very happy with the result.

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