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Week 12: Britt and Taz

The room: Front yard and facade

Score: 31/40 (fifth place)

“This is a really good use of space – very smart,” said Darren Palmer of the outdoor cinema.

The front area of a house with a timber fence, grassed area, trees and a driveway in it.

Minimal planting and pared-back styling in their front yard were complemented by an inclusion of an outdoor cinema for Britt and Taz.


Britt and Taz kept their front yard relatively simple, allowing the architecture of the house to do most of the talking. The couple included a few different outdoor seating options around the front to create cosy conversation nooks, while keeping the front door clear of clutter.

A generous section of lawn for kids to play in and to soften the facade, included a charming water feature.

Planting throughout the front yard was minimal and restrained with a dainty collection of plants around the perimeter, complemented by a dry riverbed, which matched the one in the backyard. 

The couple’s big addition was an outdoor cinema installed along the side of the house, along with an open fire area.

But it was the garage door that proved to be the showstopper, featuring a decal by local First Nations artist Troy Firebrace in the same muted palette of the facade and the interior.

An outside area with a table and chairs, plants, rocks and pot plants in it.

Design tip

A garage door is a great opportunity to be creative and add some personality to your facade. Consider painting it in a strong feature shade for a pop of colour, or even look at a mural or artwork similar to Britt and Taz’s choice.


Create the look yourself with these D.I.Y. projects

How to create an outdoor cinema

How to create a water feature 

How to renew your timber outdoor setting

Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.