Bush Garden Style, Design, Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism

Timber in the modernist landscape

While not quite as old as rock, timber has been around for a very long time! It is an essential material in construction and is highlighted particularly in mid-century design, where exposed beams and posts are celebrated rather than covered or painted. Continue reading Timber in the modernist landscape

Rocks in the landscape

While hunting for inspiration for a current design project, I came across this amazing landscape. It is the Earth Sciences … Continue reading Rocks in the landscape

Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism

Survey of the Mid-Century Modern Outdoors | Via Modernica Blog

For those still on the hunt for that perfect outdoor setting for their garden, this article on the Modernica Blog contains some inspiring images and a bit of insight into the rise of indoor/outdoor living. Continue reading Survey of the Mid-Century Modern Outdoors | Via Modernica Blog

Design, Landscape Products

Keep it simple

This is the advice I offer most to clients and also an important design philosophy I apply to my work. … Continue reading Keep it simple

Bush Garden Style, Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism, Residential

Safety and Privacy | A mid-century fence for your home

There is no hard and fast rule with front fences in modernist design. There are many mid-century homes that are private and secluded from the street, while others remain open and on display. Continue reading Safety and Privacy | A mid-century fence for your home

Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism

Decorative Concrete Blocks in the Modern Landscape

The decorative concrete block is iconic of mid-century style and construction. Here are just some of the uses for this material in your modernist landscape. Continue reading Decorative Concrete Blocks in the Modern Landscape

Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism, Planting

Ferns in Pots, Grows Great in Shady Spots | via IOTA Australia

Ferns have long been a popular feature of Australian gardens and this post from Iota Australia shares some tips for having your own potted fernery. Continue reading Ferns in Pots, Grows Great in Shady Spots | via IOTA Australia

Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism

Garden furniture for your mid-century home

With the creation of our garden underway, we have come upon a bit of a stumbling block — What to … Continue reading Garden furniture for your mid-century home

Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism

Solid, reliable, beautiful | A tribute to the bluestone pitcher

What material could be more iconicly Melbourne than the bluestone pitcher? Think of the solid walls of historical Melbourne landmarks … Continue reading Solid, reliable, beautiful | A tribute to the bluestone pitcher

Landscape Products, Mid-century Modernism

A tribute to the Breeze Block and why we love them

We’re not far away from our move and already we have been thinking of the new garden and what amazing … Continue reading A tribute to the Breeze Block and why we love them