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Week 12: Sonny and Alicia
The room: Front yard and facade
Score: 38/40 (first place)
“I love the rawness of that fence; I love the rawness of the bricks,” said Shaynna Blaze.
Sonny and Alicia delivered a quintessential and winning Aussie front yard design with established trees and a whimsical statue.
Sonny and Alicia finally scored a win with their front garden and facade, in the last week of the series. The couple designed what they called a “quintessential” Australian front yard, with plenty of lawn and open space. A split-rail fence added to the rural charm.
The budget-savvy pair used up their savings to bring in some large established trees to create a settled feeling to the landscape, while a spectacular steel kangaroo sculpture by Matt Hill added just the right amount of fun and whimsy to the lawn.
“That’s awesome,” said Darren Palmer, about the sculpture. “I love it so much. Choosing a sculpture can go one of two ways – but that’s brilliant, so classy.”
The established Chinese elms and a maple – both deciduous trees – framed the brick facade beautifully, allowing the potential buyer to appreciate the seasons and bring in beautiful autumnal shades when appropriate.
Darren Palmer said it was a simple, but sophisticated, planting palette, commenting that he loved the way it was designed to accentuate the generous frontage. A second driveway provided the option of storing additional vehicles, including the $200,000 motor home won by the couple earlier in the series and now part of the house offering.
Design tip
An outdoor sculpture can add personality to a garden. Corten steel is the perfect medium for outdoor accessories because it ages beautifully, providing character and charm over the years.
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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.