Greensborough Pool and Garden Design: A Calm, Contemporary Outdoor Retreat

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A family-focused garden designed to enhance privacy, create functional outdoor zones and deliver a calm, cohesive aesthetic.

Studio Alba reimagined the full backyard into a more usable and visually connected space. Guided by the client brief, the design balances privacy, practicality and relaxed family living through evergreen structure, thoughtful circulation and refined material choices.

The centrepiece is a 6.0 x 3.5m concrete pool finished in white ceramic mosaic tiles with Yarra Grey limestone coping. Positioned for visual impact, it’s paired with light paving for sunlounges and enclosed by a minimalist black safety fence that maintains openness.

Evergreen hedging wraps the boundary and works around the existing mature trees retained for shade and character. Mixed planting adds softness and year-round texture throughout the garden.

Granitic sand paths and limestone crazy-paving steppers connect the pool zone to a relaxed firepit and citrus area, created by reusing the existing citrus trees. Bougainvillea climbing along the deck brings height and seasonal colour.

An outdoor shower, updated screening and a discreet pool equipment zone complete the layout, while TifTuf lawn edged in steel forms a durable central space for family use.

This landscape delivers a private, functional and beautifully unified backyard crafted for everyday living and long-term enjoyment.

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A modern outdoor escape designed for relaxation, connection and effortless year-round living.Studio Alba transformed this generous Keilor backyard into a considered family retreat centred around a 7.2 x 4.0m concrete pool and integrated 2.0 x 1.9m overflow spa. Finished in Palm Beach 48mm mosaic tiles and framed with Tundra Grey porcelain coping, the pool and spa form a calm visual anchor that sets the tone for the entire landscape.Frameless glass fencing in stainless steel spigots maintains safety while preserving openness and uninterrupted views across the space. Existing retaining walls and boundary fences were retained where possible to maintain structure and efficiency, while new garden beds and soft landscaping were introduced to create balance and maturity.The layout blends practicality with elevated outdoor living. New concrete steppers lead to a dedicated firepit zone, while the pool equipment sits neatly on a brushed concrete base. A composite timber bench seat with waterfall edges provides storage and functionality, and a compliant bar bench with glass infill creates an ideal entertaining moment beside the water.A curated planting palette adds softness and depth, combining Tristaniopsis, viburnum, lomandra and senecio with textural groundcovers and feature trees for seasonal interest. bermuda lawn, edged in steel, defines movement and strengthens the clean lines of the design.This landscape balances structure, usability and contemporary style to deliver a backyard that feels both refined and welcoming. The result is an outdoor environment designed for relaxation, play and effortless family enjoyment.

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