Outdoor Design

Outdoor Design is one of Australia’s leading outdoor design magazines, showcasing the latest innovative design and construction for outdoor living spaces, bringing the best quality products and professional services in the landscaping industry to gardens all around Australia. Outdoor Design & Living is a bi-annual magazine that features particular lifestyles with outdoor rooms including kitchens, outdoor lighting, water features, sound systems and outdoor theatres, pools and spas, as well as indoor-outdoor furniture. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

FROM THE EDITOR

Outdoor Design

FORMAL INVITATION • This well-balanced, traditional-style garden exudes an air of serenity and has a look that is elegant and timeless

TOTAL INTEGRATION • For John Storch, landscape architect and founder of A Total Concept, a cohesive design approach is vital

ENDURING STYLE • Two become one in this Hamptons-inspired garden located in a sought-after inner-Brisbane suburb

WORKING THE ANGLES • Making the most of the small space, this urban garden delights the eye and engages all of the senses

MAKING A DIFFERENCE • Connecting people of all ages to the outdoors is what drives Steve Warner, designer and founder of OUTHOUSE design

MEDITERRANEAN MUSINGS • Carved into private, peaceful spaces in which to unwind and entertain, this lush garden was designed to provide a rich sensory experience

RETRO MEETS GLAM • Just kick back and relax in this Palm Springs-inspired coastal retreat

CREATIVITY COUNTS • Passion and ingenuity are essential qualities to look for in a designer, says the Franklin Group’s David Franklin

SMALL WONDERS • Design ideas for transforming small or narrow outdoor areas into welcoming gardens that will appeal both day and night

NIGHT MOVES • A good lighting plan lets you make the most of your garden

PLUNGE AHEAD • If you’re short on space or you just need somewhere to cool down in summer, a modern plunge pool is the ideal solution

FOR THE KIDS • Adaptable spaces and sensory engagement are essential

CLOSE TO NATURE • Enhance your enjoyment by incorporating natural elements

THE NEXT LEVEL • National awards showcase residential landscaping excellence

JUDGING PANEL — WHO’S WHO • Meet the judges of Outdoor Design’s 2023/2024 Landscape of the Year Awards

COASTING ALONG • Showcasing flourishing native plants and an array of natural finishes, these outdoor spaces fit hand-in-glove with the seaside setting

BOTANICAL BLISS • Overflowing garden beds and layered planting engender a tranquil aura

PICTURE PERFECT • Immaculately maintained gardens complete this charming period home

THE HAPPY PLACE • Every day feels like a holiday in these beach-inspired outdoor spaces

PRIVATE HIDEAWAY • Inspired by nature, this garden provides an escape from the urban grind

LAIDBACK LIVING • A precision-built garden that makes the most of a tricky sloping site

MAGIC OF MOROCCO • With its authentic decor, evocative colour palette and rich tapestry of textures, this inviting courtyard offers a taste of the exotic

SECRET SANCTUARY • A cosy sunken fire pit zone provides a private space in which to unwind

RUSTIC ELEGANCE • Luxuriant planting and earthy, natural materials create a sense of serenity

RETURN TO GLORY • A well-groomed landscape of grand scale and historical significance

FOREVER GREEN • With its restrained planting palette, this elegant garden emanates calm

MODERN CLASSIC • A family-friendly garden perfectly...