In this episode of 'Out the Back Door' we sit down with Adrian Swain from 'Eco Design' Landscape Designers & Architects. Adrian is a registered Landscape Architect, AQF Level 5 Arboricultural Consultant, Licenced Structural Landscaper and Pool Builder.
Is this episode we cover alot (even including Star Wars garden theme!) including:
Having established Ecodesign, in June 2003. ecodesign has since expanded to perform not only Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design but also Arboricultural and Vegetation Management Consultancy.
Ecodesign is a Sydney based, award-winning landscape design and landscape architecture practice. Our work originates primarily from past client referrals which speak volumes for our commitment to our high standard of client service.
He is a busy man, also running an award winning Landscape Construction & garden maintenance which dovetails nicely to the designs that Eco Design create.
Reach out to Adrian & his team at Eco Design HERE
Unit 61, 5 Gladstone Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Postal: PO Box 8136, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
02 9680 7712
Would you like to bring your friends & family together into your own Alfresco space? Talk to the Emanate & Co. team HERE
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"Out The Back Door" Podcast - Designing your dream backyard pool with Emanate & Co/Rob Rooney:
In this episode of 'Out the Back Door' we sit down with Rob Rooney from Equilibrium Pools.
Get your pens ready as you'll want to take some notes in this great chat with Adrian & Rob where we discuss numerous key aspects to get a pool design that is timeless & will still look great in many years to come.
Some key points that we cover:
Equilibrium Pools are a superior concrete pool builder and design services are highly sort after by Sydney-siders wanting a unique, customised pool to reflect their lifestyle. By carefully monitoring the number of pools and spas they build each year, Equilibrium Pools ensure every client receives highly personalised service and exceptional craftsmanship. Each pool design considers the style and architecture of your home as well as your lifestyle.
The team at Equilibrium Pools are perfectionists who take pride in their work. As a result, you’ll find your Equilibrium swimming pool is built to last – enhancing the value of your home and creating a balanced lifestyle you’ll adore for years to come. Rob is the founding director of Equilibrium Pools and has over 20 years industry experience.
He is one of Sydney’s leading experts in swimming pool and landscape construction. It’s his meticulous attention to detail as well as his ability to anticipate potential construction obstacles that have made Rob a highly sort after consultant and project supervisor.
As well as being the founding director of Equilibrium Pools, Rob now shares his expertise and knowledge lecturing for TAFE NSW.
He has numerous qualifications from landscaping through to building.
Timestamps:
00:00 "Out The Back Door" Podcast - Designing your dream backyard pool with Emanate & Co/Rob Rooney
01:06 Rob's experience in backyards
02:59 Where do people get stuck in their pool building process
06:58 Knowing critical information early
08:31 Addressing budget early
11:17 Dove tailing design & budget to achieve the dream
12:59 Handling the approval process
14:29 CDC/Complying Development process
15:50 Client Wish lists & approval processes
17:06 Top 3 things to focus on in your pool design
19:06 A wholistic approach to the building process
21:00 Design theme to the pool
22:28 The 2 things you want out of your pool
23:10 Linking the alfresco space to the pool
24:22 Constructing a pool that is timeless
27:13 Wrap up
Reach out to Rob & his team at Equilibrium Pools HERE
Email: rob@equilibriumpools.com.au
Phone: 1300 648 888
Would you like to bring your friends & family together into your own Alfresco space? Talk to the Emanate & Co. team HERE
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"Out The Back Door" Podcast - Styling your home & Alfresco Area with Emanate & Co/Natalie Fryer:
In this episode of 'Out the Back Door' we sit down with Natalie Fryer from m2 Property Presentation. Here we talk all things style from getting 'flow' to your alfresco living area right through to cushion porn! Yes, you read right.
Natalie is the owner/Managing Director of m2 Property Presentation who does boutique styling for residential properties that will motivate buyers to pay a premium price. m2 Property Presentation is a successful boutique styling company helping agents and vendors to boost both the appeal and the saleability of their homes.
m2 (short for meters squared) uses an eclectic mix of quality pieces with layers of colour and texture to bring each room to life. Natalie is eagerly sought after by real estate agents as often properties with her styling team sees results that exceed vendor expectations. Natalie & m2 is also featured regularly in such publications as ‘Domain’.
--Timestamps--
00:00 "Out The Back Door" Podcast - Styling your home & Alfresco Area with Emanate & Co/Natalie Fryer
00:54 Who is M2 Property Presentation?
01:35 What is the most important aspect to consider when styling?
03:36 Restyling to sell your property
05:26 How long does the property styling process take?
06:04 Approaching a new style
07:36 Getting 'flow' into an alfresco transition
09:36 Errors in interior & alfresco desgn
11:52 Family sizes & the right furniture for the space
14:20 The best furniture to use in an alfresco space
15:16 Trends in interior design
16:10 Colour trends
18:18 Editing colour
19:46 Cushion porn
21:57 Wrap up final tips - being authentic
23:18 Get in contact with Natalie
--Links mentioned--
Walter G cusions https://walter-g.com.au/
Get some Alfresco Inspiration for your home - have a look at our Case Studies
➡️➡️https://www.emanateandco.com.au/our-projects-2/
See how we got the Hamptons Look in this Outdoor Room in Cherrybrook
https://www.emanateandco.com.au/hamptons-alfresco-in-pennant-hills/
How to ensure you get the right size for your Alfresco Outdoor Room https://www.emanateandco.com.au/how-big-should-my-deck-or-pergola-be/
Do you need to get Local Authority Approval for your new Outdoor Room?
Learn more here & get the FREE EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST DOWNLOAD
https://www.emanateandco.com.au/do-i-need-council-approval/
Would you like to talk about how to bring friend & family together at your home? CLICK on the link below & reach out https://www.emanateandco.com.au/contact/
Reach out to Natalie & the M2 team HERE
Want to chat on the phone? Call Natalie direct on 0438 510 525
Or you can email Natalie - natalie@m2pp.com.au
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Financing your home renovation with Aaron Christie-David
Are you ready to finally get started on your dream alfresco area or pool, but are thinking that you might need to get your finances sorted?
Or where do you even start in the process with your finance broker & builder? Who goes first - the chicken or the egg??
Today Adrian is talking with a great friend Aaron from Atelier Wealth to talk through what is the best way to start the finance of your home renovation.
Get your pen ready to take some notes as this will ensure you will have a more enjoyable process for your dream home reno.
In this episode we'll chat about...
Reach out to Aaron & his team at Atelier Wealth HERE
Head Office
Suite 2, Level 15, Currency House, 23 Hunter St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Thirroul Office
256a Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul, NSW 2515
Phone
+61 2 4267 2652
Email
hello@atelierwealth.com.au
Or check out Aaron's own podcast 'Australian Property Investment' for some great tips & advice on property & finance.
Would you like to bring your friends & family together into your own Alfresco space?
Talk to the Emanate & Co. team HERE
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In this episode we talk with Jenny Williams specifically about colour & ensuring you select the perfect colours for your renovations.
Jenny is the owner of 'Creative Style Interior Design' & is one of Sydney’s most experienced and respected interior designers, the author of 3 colour and design iBooks and frequently quoted in the media for her interior design opinions.
Specialising in renovations and new builds, Jenny brings together 25 years’ experience with her extensive knowledge of the latest colour, design and home building trends, to help you create your dream home.
In this episode we'll discuss:
How to contact Jenny at 'Creative Style Interior Design'
http://www.creativestyle.com.au/contact/
M: 0416 190 792
P: 02 9029 2236
Here's a link to a great blog of Jenny's that is worth a read "The Top 3 Mistakes People Make with Colour"
Need help with getting the right colours for your home? Have a look at the packages Jenny offers HERE
If you love to read & want to know more about decorating your home, Jenny has written 3 books, CLICK HERE to have a closer look.
Would you like to discuss your Outdoor Living options in a little bit more detail? Contact us via the form in the link below:
https://www.emanateandco.com.au/contact/
Or email us: adrian@emanateandco.com.au
In this episode or "Out The Back Door" we talk with a landscape architect, Angela Maroney from 'Urban & Rural Design Landscape Architects' on the "Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Landscape Design".
In this episdoe of 'Out the Back Door' we'll discuss:
To speak to Angela at 'Urban & Rural Design Landscape Architects' reach out to her via the links &/or numbers below
uandrlandscapearchitects.com.au
https://yourlandscapejourney.com/
P: 9440 0600
M: 0416 397 258
In this episode we talk with a bushfire consultant, Stuart McMonnies on the in's & out's on construction within a bushfire zone.
Here we'll discuss:
How to contact Stuart & the team at 'Building Code & Bushfire Hazard Solutions'
https://www.bushfirehazardsolutions.com.au/contact-us/
P: 9457 6530
Understand your BAL FZ decking options in the link below:
https://www.emanateandco.com.au/bal-fz-decking-options/
Your patio cover or deck might be in a bushfire zone….so what next?
https://www.emanateandco.com.au/your-patio-cover-or-deck-might-be-in-a-bushfire-zone-so-what-next/
Do you want to know if you are in a Bushfire Prone area?
Click on the link below, insert your address & it will come up if you are in a Bushfire zone. Keep in mind it won't give you the BAL Zone.
Look to find an accredited Bushfire Practitioner in the link below:
https://connect.fpaa.com.au/Connect/Provider_of_choice/Connect/Provider/Provider_of_Choice.aspx
Do you have any questions or would like to learn more about creating your dream outdoor living area? Reach out to us below:
So what is a Principal Certifying Authority? What do they do? And how do they fit into your home renovation?
In this episode of 'Out The Back Door' Adrian talks to Curtis Prior from MB Certifications
How to get in contact with MB Certifications:
https://mbcertifications.com.au/
Phone: (02) 9484 4222
Address: Suite 12, 7 Sefton Rd, Thornleigh NSW 2120
Postal Address:PO BOX 32, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
Trading Hours:Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Email: admin@mbcertifications.com.au
The MB Certifications team has extensive knowledge and experience in the certification process, including the Council process as well as private. They are customer-focused and committed to providing expert advice and a reliable, competitive service. Our team ranges from accredited certifiers, inspectors, and highly trained approvals staff.
MB Certifications offers a range of services in private certifications, including:
Our inspectors are also qualified and accredited to undertake pool fence inspections.
Do you have any specific questions? Or would you like to get in contact with Adrian?
Reach out online via the Contact page HERE
Phone: (02) 9481 0486
Do you need council approval?
Whether you are considering building the additional rumpus room onto the rear of your home, finally starting the pool for the kids or building your dream outdoor living area; you will need to consider an approval in some format.
If you think you can just 'whack up the patio cover' under Exempt Development, it might be worth listening just to double check.
Here in this episode, Adrian talks you through:
Would you like to get the Exempt Development checklist for balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces & verandahs?
CLICK HERE to go through to where you get grab it.
In this episode of ‘Out The Back Door’ your host Adrian Apostolatos discusses how to create the perfect Outdoor Room for your home.
You might have a blank space, a spot out the back which is sitting there doing nothing at all - when it rains you won't go out & then in Summer its just too hot to step out the back door.
What what do you do, how can you create something?
Here we'll talk through some key points to consider when designing your Outdoor Room.
Want to find out more?? Check out this link:
https://www.patioland.sydney/how-to-create-outdoor-room/
What about the roofing material choices we discussed?
https://www.patioland.sydney/patios-and-pergolas/
Would you like to discuss your options in a little bit more detail? Contact us via the form in the link below:
https://www.patioland.sydney/contact-patioland/
Or email us: adrian@patioland.sydney