Modern Balmain Backyard Transformation
Pergola, artificial turf, stepping stones and a feature wall
The project
Outdoor Makeover
A Balmain backyard that stayed damp and patchy under shade was rebuilt around a low-maintenance surface. A pergola was built for cover, artificial turf was laid over a prepared draining base, stepping stones were set into pebbles, garden edging was installed and a feature wall was built to give the yard a defined edge.
- Location
- Balmain, Sydney
- Project
- Residential
Work included
- Outdoor Makeovers
- Artificial Turfing
- Stepping Stones
- Garden Edging
- Landscape Construction
Project gallery
Project details
What the site presented, and what was built
What the site presented
No defined zones
The yard had no clear areas for sitting or moving through, so most of it went unused.
Lawn failing in shade
The natural lawn struggled in the shade, turning to mud after rain and browning off in summer.
No cover
There was nothing overhead, which limited when the space could be used.
What we built
Covered sitting area
A pergola was built to give the sitting area cover.
Artificial turf over a prepared base
The base was excavated and prepared for drainage before artificial turf was laid, to replace the previous lawn that had struggled in the shaded yard.
Stepping stones and feature wall
Stepping stones set into decorative pebbles carry the walking route, and a feature wall gives the yard a defined edge.
Project evidence
Before and after
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Project feedback
What the client said
At our first meeting Sam arrived on time and was professionally presented. He stayed for over an hour discussing various options and ideas. Sam then provided a very competitive quote for the proposed works. I love the overall result and now my backyard is just amazing.
Talk through your own yard
Send photos of the space and tell us what you want it to do.