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Outdoor Design
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Week 11: Britt and Taz
The room: Backyard and pool
Cash spent: $40,348 (Budget: $50,000)
Score: 27.75/40 (third place)
“Just the simplicity of using this over and over again,” said Darren Palmer about the timber pool surround. “It looks super minimalistic and refined and it’s just *chef’s kiss*.”
Sustainability and wellness were the key focus of Britt and Taz with the couple’s backyard design.
Britt and Taz had a head start on their landscaping, working with experienced Block landscaper Troy Lovett, leveling the block and laying concrete before the main construction began.
The design concept for the backyard was all about natural beauty and sustainability; with the couple delivering their long-awaited wellness area, which included a sauna, ice bath, and spa. The pool cabana was draped with soft white sheers, similar to their Pilates room from earlier in the series.
In a clever move, Taz also saved money (and years) by buying some established fruit trees from Facebook Marketplace, transporting them to site a few weeks beforehand.
The statement piece of Britt and Taz’s backyard was a stone-clad outdoor fireplace featuring the same stone as their living room, while the surrounding area featured timber arbours constructed using trees that had fallen down in the area. Plantings of star jasmine will enclose the timber over the years for a fragrant touch. The arbours even included bird houses.
A custom-made chicken coop was built in the same shape as the house, for a fun touch, while the rest of the site included a natural creek, greenhouse and vegie gardens.
“It is going to be epic,” said Britt.
Design tip
Creating a new garden from scratch is the perfect time to install an irrigation system. The one that Britt and Taz chose is projected to provide a 30 per cent water saving with a clever integration of hoses and drip-watering facilities.
What colour paint did they use?
Britt and Taz used Cutek ‘Gold Tone’.
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Health & Safety
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.