LANDSCAPE OF THE YEAR AWARDS ENTRANT QLD
An inviting pool forms the centrepiece of this modern outdoor living area
With an inviting swimming pool forming its hub, the modern outdoor entertaining zone that graces this contemporary Sunshine Coast home offers the owners everything they need to enjoy a luxurious alfresco lifestyle, and do so in complete comfort.
At one end of the pool a spacious sun deck beckons. At the other resides a covered entertaining area with an outdoor kitchen and dining space. Of contemporary, clean-lined design, this sheltered space make year-round outdoor living effortless.
The outdoor entertaining area and the concrete pool were built by Outdoor Oasis Landscapes, headed by Director Matt Harding, and are a testament to the use of high-quality materials, precise planning, and construction excellence.
This is a project that overflows with standout elements, the custom concrete outdoor kitchen one of the most arresting. This unique creation features an Artusi four-burner barbecue and matching Artusi glass-front bar fridge, along with a sink.
“Also one of a kind, a custom cantilevered concrete plinth sits atop one corner of the 8m by 3m pool. This plinth acts as a lounging area and a point of interest for children when swimming or diving,” says Matt.
For the pool coping, Matt used Chaya Italian porcelain tile with a mitred drop edge. The same stone-look, large-format tile was used for the pool surrounds. “The colour works well in contrast to the concrete and decking; it’s also hard wearing and offers great slip resistance,” he says.
“We used glass mosaic tiles for the waterline edge and along the main bench, with the rest of the pool interior finished in a custom-colour glass bead that gives the water the precise hue the owners dreamed of having. Heating ensures the pool is ready to use throughout the year while frameless glass fencing encloses the pool area yet ensures unobstructed sightlines from within the house.”
Matt is equally proud of the deck, for which he selected Millboard composite decking. This comes with a 25-year warranty and is virtually maintenance-free. He chose the colour Ashwood, attracted by the warm, earthy tones that match the flooring inside the home.
“For night-time use, there is lighting throughout the landscape with uprights in the decking and LED strip lights under both the pool’s concrete plinth and the barbecue benchtop,” adds Matt.
ovided a leafy backdrop, which Matt supplemented with feature pots planted with eye-catching plants such as Agave geminiflora (twin-flowered agave), Chamaedorea atrovirens (cascade palms), Kalanchoe bracteata (silver spoons), and Senecio (blue chalk sticks).
The owners engaged Outdoor Oasis Landscapes as they needed a team that could complete the entire project without any outsourcing. High-end finishes were non-negotiable and they expected meticulous attention to detail — Matt and his team delivered on all counts.
Contact Details
Landscape & Pool Construction: Outdoor Oasis Landscapes
Mobile 0449 978 625
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