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Week 12: Robby and Mat
The room: Front yard and facade
Score: 34.5/40 (fourth place)
“I just love how you have this meandering pathway through here, along with the undulating mounds,” said Dave Franklin. “It adds a bit more of a warmth to the garden and the water feature is in the best spot.”
A contemporary farmhouse aesthetic allowed Robby and Mat to deliver a classic and elegant front yard.
“We are finishing strong,” said Mat, as the boys rolled up their sleeves to do a lot of the work themselves to keep their budget under control.
Robby and Mat decided to keep the garden classic and welcoming with clean garden beds, a statement pathway and an elegant water feature, which was a large charcoal-shaded ceramic bowl that doubled as a goldfish pond. Large boulders were dotted around the yard as points of interest.
The overall impression was a “contemporary farmhouse” design, said Darren Palmer.
Planting was minimal, with the best mates choosing to create pathways and a driveway of concrete aggregate as the features.
Guest judge Dave Franklin commended the boys on the fact that their garden was so sustainable. “They have got a lot of native plants in here – everything is pretty much local,” he said. “It’s very low maintenance. Once it starts growing in, you really won’t need any water.”
All three judges loved the front door the boys chose, which was custom-made by Christian Cole and included a statement handle as a contrast to the pale timber.
Design tip
The front door is the ideal place to make a design statement. Whether you choose a door that complements your cladding or acts as a contrast, it’s worth investing in the best quality you can afford for the finishing touch to your facade.
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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.
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.