The brief

The owners of this home in Sydney’s inner west inherited a 65m2 garden that had been paved to within an inch of its life. The corner block lacked privacy, and the westerly aspect meant the summer sun beat down on the garden and into the house in the afternoons. Matt Cantwell from Secret Gardens was brought in to reduce the paving, add more greenery, increase shade, and provide outdoor cooking facilities. The goal was a simple, clean and modern layout, ready for entertaining.