The swimming pool is 5m in length and has a shallow ledge where the owner’s dogs can paddle.

Not just letting the grass grow

An under utilised front lawn becomes a highly attractive plunge pool and entertainment area that fits seamlessly into the substantially redeveloped home

Not just letting the grass grow

An under utilised front lawn becomes a highly attractive plunge pool and entertainment area that fits seamlessly into the substantially redeveloped home

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Designed by: Kirsty Vegas Interior Design

Photography by: Bladescenes

Designed by Kirsty Vegas, Kirsty Vegas Design

From the landscape designer:

In a staged process, this home has been reimagined and renovated so that every single area is now used to its full potential, making maximum use of each space.

External areas now include a ‘wellness’ courtyard, extended entertaining balcony, guest hot tub area and plunge pool area.

Pre-renovation, the sloping front lawn was in a sorry state, with a small concrete pad holding an inflatable pool.

The established ivy hedge along the back wall provides a private backdrop for the woven sun lounger and swivel egg chairs, resulting in a relaxed and comfortable outdoor space.
The established ivy hedge along the back wall provides a private backdrop for the woven sun lounger and swivel egg chairs, resulting in a relaxed and comfortable outdoor space.

The first stage of the renovation involved raising and levelling this area with substantial retaining walls, a process that also reconfigured the adjacent entrance to the home.

Raising this space created room for the second stage installation of a sizeable plunge pool and has maximised the sunshine hours that the pool is exposed to.

The solar heated, mineral, salt water pool is 5m in length and has a shallow ledge where the owner’s dogs can paddle – it’s also a relaxed place for dipping one’s feet in while sipping a cocktail.

 

The wooden bench seat cleverly conceals the pool cover when not in use while providing a convenient seating area.
The wooden bench seat cleverly conceals the pool cover when not in use while providing a convenient seating area.

At one end of the pool, a wooden bench seat cleverly conceals the pool cover when not in use.

Behind this convenient seating area, a black wall fence and instant hedging give privacy from surrounding properties, enhancing the overall tranquillity of the space.

At the other end, an established ivy hedge creates a private backdrop for a woven sun lounger and swivel egg chairs, providing a relaxed and comfortable outdoor space.

What was once an unloved front lawn is now a highly attractive plunge pool and entertainment area that fits seamlessly into the substantially redeveloped home.

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Credit List

Landcape designer
Kirsty Vegas Interior Design
House designer
Kirsty Vegas Design
Pool company
Narellan Pools
Fencing
Custom metal gates and fencing (Charcoal Sawdust colour to match the outdoor louvre colour throughout the house), by Aluminium Artistry; custom glass fencing, by Profit NZ; custom wood fencing, by We Build
Custom louvres
Manufactured & installed by Louvre Systems (Charcoal Sawdust colour)
Macrocarpa Wood panel detailing
By Cypress Sawmill, hand stained – installed by We Build
Paving
Lithos Carbon tiles for pool surround and ground with drop down mitred square edge pool copings, from Casa Italiana; tiler – Marko @ Tarara Tiling
Outdoor furniture
Tables and woven swivel chairs, pillows and bench seat cushions, planter pots, from Design Warehouse; planter pots, various, by Artedomus; woven longer, from Coco Republic; cactus pot, from Republic Home; custom built-in bench seats designed by Kirsty Vegas and custom build by We Build
Special feature
Custom slatted bench seat concealing the pool cover

Designed by Kirsty Vegas, Kirsty Vegas Design

From the landscape designer:

In a staged process, this home has been reimagined and renovated so that every single area is now used to its full potential, making maximum use of each space.

External areas now include a ‘wellness’ courtyard, extended entertaining balcony, guest hot tub area and plunge pool area.

Pre-renovation, the sloping front lawn was in a sorry state, with a small concrete pad holding an inflatable pool.

The established ivy hedge along the back wall provides a private backdrop for the woven sun lounger and swivel egg chairs, resulting in a relaxed and comfortable outdoor space.
The established ivy hedge along the back wall provides a private backdrop for the woven sun lounger and swivel egg chairs, resulting in a relaxed and comfortable outdoor space.

The first stage of the renovation involved raising and levelling this area with substantial retaining walls, a process that also reconfigured the adjacent entrance to the home.

Raising this space created room for the second stage installation of a sizeable plunge pool and has maximised the sunshine hours that the pool is exposed to.

The solar heated, mineral, salt water pool is 5m in length and has a shallow ledge where the owner’s dogs can paddle – it’s also a relaxed place for dipping one’s feet in while sipping a cocktail.

 

The wooden bench seat cleverly conceals the pool cover when not in use while providing a convenient seating area.
The wooden bench seat cleverly conceals the pool cover when not in use while providing a convenient seating area.

At one end of the pool, a wooden bench seat cleverly conceals the pool cover when not in use.

Behind this convenient seating area, a black wall fence and instant hedging give privacy from surrounding properties, enhancing the overall tranquillity of the space.

At the other end, an established ivy hedge creates a private backdrop for a woven sun lounger and swivel egg chairs, providing a relaxed and comfortable outdoor space.

What was once an unloved front lawn is now a highly attractive plunge pool and entertainment area that fits seamlessly into the substantially redeveloped home.

Search similar articles


Credit List

Landcape designer
Kirsty Vegas Interior Design
House designer
Kirsty Vegas Design
Pool company
Narellan Pools
Fencing
Custom metal gates and fencing (Charcoal Sawdust colour to match the outdoor louvre colour throughout the house), by Aluminium Artistry; custom glass fencing, by Profit NZ; custom wood fencing, by We Build
Custom louvres
Manufactured & installed by Louvre Systems (Charcoal Sawdust colour)
Macrocarpa Wood panel detailing
By Cypress Sawmill, hand stained – installed by We Build
Paving
Lithos Carbon tiles for pool surround and ground with drop down mitred square edge pool copings, from Casa Italiana; tiler – Marko @ Tarara Tiling
Outdoor furniture
Tables and woven swivel chairs, pillows and bench seat cushions, planter pots, from Design Warehouse; planter pots, various, by Artedomus; woven longer, from Coco Republic; cactus pot, from Republic Home; custom built-in bench seats designed by Kirsty Vegas and custom build by We Build
Special feature
Custom slatted bench seat concealing the pool cover

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