This pool and garden design in Drummoyne needed a complete overhaul to realise its obvious potential. It was a large space but practically unusable given the small paving area adjacent to the house as well as a sloping lawn and pinched pool area. We decided to create three distinct levels or layers within the garden to maximise the use of each outdoor space. The lower level was given to outdoor entertaining with a covered louvered pergola and in-built seating. The middle layer was to be a large level lawn for the kids and dogs to play. The upper layer is now the pool level incorporating a decking seating area and Travertine paving. The layers have been linked together with the use of materials from the beautiful sandstone retaining walls, through the decking and the travertine paving. The planting is a vibrant mix of foliage and flowers creating interest and screening in equal measure. Garden lighting extends the use of the garden and can be enjoyed even when not using the space by highlighting the feature plants and features.