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Size: 70m² Designer: Adam Robinson Design, (02) 8542 0317 or adamrobinsondesign.com Adam Robinson Design runs workshops to help you design and style small spaces. They’re held on the first Saturday of each mo nth and cost $200 for singles or $30 0 for a couple. For more details, call or visit the website.
8. It’s important to consider shade in an exposed site. Look for shade sail systems that can easily open and retract with the push of a button. With such ease, you’ll want to spend all your time outdoors.
10. Choose modern furniture pieces, such as these Tio dining chairs, to add a touch of sophistication. 11. To give the illusion of a bigger space, line the sides of your area with planter boxes or troughs. This will help blur the boundaries.
9. Go big in small spaces! Use large pots for impact and plant with advanced trees to make a statement and provide shade.
Imagine an outdoor sanctuary in the heart of a bustling city, complete with dining and lounging areas, and a peaceful garden – all within 70m². Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, this rooftop garden is living proof of just how amazing a limited space can be. Cleverly divided into different functional zones, with each area clearly defined by contemporary furniture pieces and clusters of hard-wearing plants, this once bare and barren rooftop has transformed into a cosy and inviting space, perfect for entertaining and relaxing.
Photography Natalie Hunfalvay, Brent Wilson
You city slicker, you
12. Outdoor cushions are ideal for adding a sense of cosiness and visual appeal. Look for fun geometric prints and pair with neutral colours for balance. 13. Who says you can’t decorate the outdoors like the indoors? Here, a tiled splashback adds life to the cooking area.
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Crassula ovata
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Aloe aborescens and Rhaphiolepis Oriental Pearl
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