Far out! A revamp was exactly what this garden was looking for. It looks fantastic. I love the beehives as well (if that's what they are, correct me if I'm wrong).

Ouch, Lancewood! Nice read, FORM :)

Hi Joanna, There is a lot of different options to make this work for you. The landscaper is correct that you can have pavers under the spa. Typically in this situation we would pour a reinforced concrete pad to create the foundation and then wet lay the desired paver over the top. As long as the pavers have a solid base underneath them there shouldn't be any issues. Removing the timber retaining will definitely open up more space although correctly planting this could also create a great nestled in area and make it a great feature. As far as choosing the right paver for the space it probably has more to do with the house and the other areas. One option is getting a paver that contrasts with the cladding on your house and is similar to your joinery / roof colour. Have a look at www.urbanpaving.co.nz for some options, depending on budget I would either look at the Sandy textured coloured pavers or a natural stone option. Thanks, Will

Which would look better tiles or glass and what colour? Would it be best to cover the whole wall, half wall under the range hood or just between the range hood and cooker?