A Bold New Front Garden Transformation

Been dreaming up your next garden move? Now could be the perfect time to explore the art of adventurous gardening. In this stunning outdoor transformation, Formed Gardens shows how bold planting and natural flow beautifully complement mid-century modern design.

Formed Gardens are masters at creating outdoor spaces that feel naturally connected to their surroundings. The team blends architecture, nature, and lifestyle with designs that are functional and beautiful. Each garden they work in is tailored to the site, enhancing rather than imposing, and always with sustainability in mind. The result? Outdoor spaces that don’t just complement a home but complete it.

This project in Balgowlah is a celebration of adventurous gardening, where the team was able to reimagine the front garden of a classic 1950s red brick home. The vision was clear: breathe new life into the space with a contemporary facelift that respected the home’s original charm while introducing playful, modern elements.

GROWING THE DREAM: WHAT WAS ACHIEVED
The final result is an appealing, new landscape that honours the mid-century spirit while adding contemporary design. The garden now acts as a lively threshold to the home, combining structured architectural forms with creative planting. It’s a landscape that engages the senses and complements the unique character of this particular house.

To create this fusion of eras, the team worked with a thoughtful material palette. Off-form concrete stairs and walls, along with a concrete turf grid, set the foundation for the new space. These materials not only offer durability and functionality but also subtly reference the simplicity and honest craftsmanship of mid-century design in a modern way.

Contemporary elements such as steel balustrading, batten fencing, and crisp concrete finishes add visual interest and a sense of movement. These were chosen to contrast with the traditional red brick, giving the façade a bold edge and refreshing modernity.

GARDEN GOALS: PLANTING WITH PURPOSE
The garden’s adventurous spirit truly comes to life through its planting. A predominantly native palette was selected for its resilience and ability to thrive with minimal maintenance. Tough succulents and flowering perennials were woven through the design, creating layered textures, seasonal colour, and sculptural form. This living tapestry surrounds the architectural elements with vibrancy and softness, inviting exploration and visual discovery.

Adventurous gardening is about more than bold plant choices or clever design moves. It’s about having a vision and embracing creativity. At Formed Gardens, this spirit of adventure truly shines through in many of the beautiful landscapes they create. If you’ve been dreaming of a garden that feels like a natural extension of your home or an outdoor escape that invites curiosity and calm, Formed Gardens knows how to bring it to life.

Embrace your next adventure and chat to them about your goals.

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Formed Gardens

304/20 Dale St, Brookvale 2100
(02) 8036 8580  |   @formedgardens
www.formedgardens.com.au

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