We provide a fully itemised construction estimate alongside your detailed design drawings. Preparing the numbers once the design is resolved means the estimate reflects exactly what will be built, rather than an approximation from a concept.
Service: Landscape & Pool Design
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What is the cost of a landscape design?
Every project is unique, so the cost of a landscape design depends on the size, complexity and scope of the project. After an initial consultation, we’ll provide a tailored fee proposal outlining exactly what is included. Our design process is flexible, allowing us to tailor the scope to suit your project and budget.
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What does a consultation include?
The consultation runs around 40 to 60 minutes on site. We walk the property with you, understand how you want to use the space, and explore what it could become. Bring the features you would love, a pool, an outdoor room, generous planting, along with any inspiration you have gathered. We talk budget early, so the design we develop is both ambitious and achievable. From there we prepare a tailored design proposal.
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Maroubra – Secluded Gem: Modern Garden Design in the Eastern Suburbs
Our long-term maintenance clients approached us to transform their immaculate but underused lawn into a private Maroubra pool retreat. We designed the garden around a floating pool and spa, framed by lush greenery to create a strong sense of seclusion, with an alfresco space made for relaxed everyday entertaining.
The result is “Secluded Gem”: an award-winning garden design centred around a floating pool and spa, lush greenery, and a stylish outdoor entertainment area.
Our Vision
From the outset, our goal was to deliver a space that felt sophisticated yet welcoming. We created multiple “zones” for swimming, dining, and relaxing, while ensuring every angle showcased greenery and detail.
Floating Pool & Integrated Spa
- A floating pool and spa form the centrepiece of the garden.
- Concrete floating steps and stone cladding soften transitions into the surrounding plants.
- The pool is framed by lush planting to ensure privacy and tranquillity.
Materials, Light & Texture
- Vertical timber walls and natural stone finishes create warmth and depth.
- Durable porcelain tiles mimic timber, offering a sleek, modern look.
- A pergola with downlights enhances the atmosphere for evening swims and late-night gatherings.
Planting & Privacy
We retained much of the existing Lilly Pilly hedge to provide privacy, and layered in a mix of native and exotic plant species. This planting palette was selected to thrive in Maroubra’s coastal climate and sandy-loam soil, adding texture, seasonal colour, and low-maintenance beauty.
Outdoor Entertaining
The alfresco dining zone is designed for effortless entertaining. With custom bench seating, a pergola for shade and light, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, it’s a space that works all year round.
GOLD AWARD: 2021 The Landscape Excellence Awards – Residential Design over 200sqm
GOLD AWARD: 2021 The Landscape Excellence Awards – Residential Construction $150K-$300K
GOLD AWARD: 2022 LDI Design Awards – Residential Landscape Design (Mid Size)
BEST IN CATEGORY AWARD: 2021 The Landscape Excellence Awards – Residential Construction $150K-$300K
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Do you provide 3D renders?
Yes. 3D renders are an optional part of the design stage, helping you see and feel the finished garden or pool before construction begins.
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How much is the initial consultation?
The on-site consultation runs around 40 to 60 minutes and is $300, payable on the day. If you decide to proceed, we then prepare a tailored design proposal.
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Do you provide both design and construction, or can I choose one?
We provide both, with the option to engage us for design only. However, most clients choose our integrated service, which ensures continuity from concept through to construction and maintenance.
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How long does the design and construction process take?
Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the project. A concept plan may take a few weeks, while full design, approvals and construction can extend over several months. We provide a tailored program at the outset.
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Do you handle council approvals?
Yes. Our team prepares and lodges all required approvals, including DA and CDC submissions, and coordinates with councils and consultants to ensure compliance.
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Tropical Tranquillity – A Luxurious Sanctuary in Dover Heights
- Landscape & Pool Design and Construction by Growing Rooms Landscapes
Rear Garden – Resort-Style Pool & Cabana in Dover Heights
At the heart of this Dover Heights landscape design, the rear garden features a resort-style in-ground pool and a pool cabana—perfect for entertaining family and friends. Designed with teenagers in mind, the cabana includes convenient bathroom and kitchen facilities, a BBQ area, and generous lounging zones for relaxation, sunbathing, and social gatherings. Steps leading from the house have been reimagined to merge functionality with refined aesthetics.
Carefully selected plantings thrive in Sydney’s coastal climate, ensuring privacy, minimal maintenance, and year-round greenery. Premium Technifirma paving, supplied by Eco Outdoor, was chosen for its durability and timeless beauty, tying the pool and garden spaces together. Natural and ethically sourced materials complete the design, blending seamlessly with the home and its surroundings in Dover Heights, Vaucluse, Rose Bay, and beyond.Front Garden – Elevated Street Appeal in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
In Dover Heights, one of Sydney’s most prestigious Eastern Suburbs, street appeal is essential. Our design elevates the property’s frontage with a translucent fence, modern gates, a glass-covered gatehouse, and an electrically operated sectional lift garage door. The lush front garden complements the home’s architecture while enhancing security and creating a welcoming entrance. To complete the look, we used matching premium paving, ensuring a cohesive finish between the front and rear garden spaces. The result is an entrance that balances sophistication, privacy, and coastal charm.
Side Passageway – Seamless Garden Flow & Design
The side passageway seamlessly links the front and rear gardens. Framed by striking metal arbours and enhanced with subtle lighting, this space creates a sense of transition and flow. The pathway design balances functionality with elegance, reflecting the refined landscaping styles seen across Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. Here we continued the same premium stone paving used in the rear and front gardens, introducing darker accents for contrast and definition, for a consistent, high-quality finish throughout the property.
Lighting – Night-Time Elegance for Coastal Living
Outdoor lighting is thoughtfully integrated to enrich the ambience and safety of this Dover Heights garden. LED pathway lights, spotlights, and ambient fixtures, supplied by our friends at Gardens at Night, highlight architectural features and plantings, ensuring the property can be enjoyed day and night. The lighting design responds to the clifftop location, adding warmth and atmosphere to the outdoor living experience.
Award-Winning Dover Heights Landscape Project
Our Dover Heights project has won multiple awards for landscape design and construction, including:
GOLD AWARD: 2023 The Landscape Excellence Awards – Residential Design over 200sqm
GOLD AWARD: 2023 The Landscape Excellence Awards – Residential Construction over $600K
SILVER AWARD: 2023 LDI Design Awards – Plantscape: Small, Mid or Large Residential Garden
SILVER AWARD: 2023 LDI Design Awards – Residential Design: Mid/Large Garden
Create Your Own Outdoor Sanctuary
Thinking of transforming your own outdoor space in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs? We’d love to talk through what’s possible for your home.
Get in touch today to start designing your Sydney Eastern Suburbs sanctuary.