Modern Outdoor Oasis Design

Job ID: 40001970

Budget: $100 – $150 AUD

I'm seeking a skilled landscape designer to finalise a design for my front and backyard. I have attached concepts with a pretty good idea and would like it to be refined to be a really comfortable, low maintenance yard for our family and for resale.

Budget is $ 20,000 for materials / trees ect. Alot will be DIY i am a builder - so no trade cost.

Can move dirt and build step / retaining walls.

pergola / kitchen / desking all done by myself just looking for a design to suit the backyard.

I have attached a file which details some concept images of the look and feel along with existing yard photos with generic mock up to give an idea.

Backyard (Low to moderate maintenance)
- take advantage of the sunlight which moves over the house afternoon sun ends at paved area.
- Take advantage of the slight fall to the rear to include step downs for articulation.
- Alfresco wrap-around house with decking along rear of the house.
- Built-in spa with cover wall to hide watertanks
- Paths
- trampoline space to rear
- chicken coop to front gate
- slimline shed along the side of the house.
- Small built-in kitchen/seating area over paved area
- Evergreen hedging trees along fence lines with feature trees for color 'Photinia Wonder hedge' 'Pittosporum wonder screen' 'Fictus Flash'
- Veggie garden design to rear fence.


Front yard
- grassed in lieu of current rocks
- path to front door and side gate
- new fence / new colour
- render to facade
- letter box
- hedging
- irrigation system
- window trees for privacy
- lighting plan
- new driveway options


Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven experience in modern landscape design in Melbourne Australia
- Knowledge of plant selection, particularly evergreen shrubs
- Ability to design functional outdoor spaces with integrated features like spas and kitchens
- Strong visualization skills to create cohesive, aesthetically pleasing layouts

I would like to be provided with:
- 2 to 3 dimensioned concept layouts and designs in 2D and 3D for final plans for frontyard and backyard
- materials palette for paving, decking, fencing paint, textures, pavers, paths
- Hardscape materials list (decking type, stone / pavers type, colour)
- Plant types and recommendations specific for Victoria Australia
- Watering/Irrigation Plan back yard
- Lighting / electrical plan for garden and pergolas
- Material cost estimates in Melbourne


Please provide a portfolio showcasing similar projects. Looking forward to your creative proposals!