Landscape design: Hamptons chic

Pictures: Ron Tan

Jessica Rule asked three of Perths top landscape designers which project was their all-time favourite, and their tips for creating great gardens. Here, Denise Staffa of Outside In shares some insights into an award-winning East Fremantle garden that she created.

Denise Staffa, of Outside In, designed this East Fremantle exterior and managed the project with a professional team of contractors, including LD Total.

The design needed to reflect the Hamptons-inspired interior as the clients wanted flow from the inside and a practical use of space, Ms Staffa said. As the spaces were so large, I needed the design to tick all their boxes without blowing the budget.

Ms Staffa said the biggest challenge was the blocks varying levels, particularly the front lawn. To overcome this, she installed tiered, curved steps leading up to a day bed overlooking the ocean.

A variety of seating opportunities and entertaining spaces are positioned to make the most of the harbour views.

A white sphere in a bowl makes an eye-catching water feature while faux-concrete ball sculptures and movable LED balls around the pool soften the crisp lines.

The existing alfresco area included a barbecue and range hood, which are now housed in a newly designed unit with granite splashbacks.

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