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But landscape design principles can still be applied to these spaces to create a space that's beautiful as well as functional. When there are so many factors and users to be considered it can be more challenging to bring beauty into an outdoor space. With three teenage kids and a dog the aim was to create spaces for all family members and their friends to be enjoyed,' explains Claudia. 'The existing backyard was large but with a steep sloping garden lawn meaning there wasn’t much use to it. These landscape design principles were applied to Claudia's project pictured above. 'A great garden design should be balanced, timeless, sophisticated and suiting the lifestyle of the people living in them.' 'I am passionate about creating garden spaces that combine beauty and functionality that suit the property and the client,' she says. (Image credit: Claudia Crawley Grindstone Landscapes)Ĭontemporary landscape designer Claudia Crawley of Grindstone Landscapes (opens in new tab) is based in Sydney, where creating useable outdoor spaces is paramount in her designs. 'We have a saying in our design studio – and it’s one of the most important ones we live by – if we use an element, we make a commitment to it and we work hard to make it shine.' 2.

Generosity in scale is also key for Lisa. 'This may be the width of a path, or the number of the same plants used in space – great scale can be the difference between a good outcome and an outstanding one,' she adds. Or it may be through the considered siting of a backyard tree, or perhaps even the placement of architectural wires and cascading greenery.'

'This might be achieved through a stepped or serpentine path. 'Often a garden has a stronger allure if it’s not possible to view everything at once,' she says.

Ensuring that there is a strong interface between the interior and exterior – and by creating strong connections with greenery is key to what we do.'īut Lisa also believes in trying not to be overly structured, and thinks about creating a sense of intrigue as well. 'We use the architecture and views to help inform and shape the overall layout of the garden. Alignment of garden paths and beds with the architecture can create overall cohesion.