This rustic board and batten home is tucked into a valley in a leafy Auckland suburb within walking distance to the sea. The split level house sat awkwardly on the site and was surrounded by an assorted collection of shrubs. There was also a problematic area directly under the boardwalk entry to the house. On the plus side, mature hedging gave good privacy from the road and neighbouring houses. The owners wished for a simpler, less cluttered feeling garden in which there house would sit comfortably. Romantic cottage style plantings were desired, with pollinator plants as a feature, as well as a formal rose garden, multiple options for seating and a large vegetable garden and utility area. As the site had some changes in level, most of the new layout was created using retaining walls. This also allowed for the addition of new soil to improve the existing coastal soil. As the property is in a natural valley, the garden is sheltered from coastal winds. The awkward area under the entry boardwalk was transformed into a romantic sheltered seating area for two. The boundary hedges and several mature trees were kept and new plantings were designed to link everything together. Where possible, low maintenance plants were selected and low hedging also provides structure. The owners have now completed stage one of the project - the entry and driveway areas - and will begin work on stage two - vegetable and rose gardens - next autumn. Dee McQuillan

Borrowed Light in the Bathroom
Design ideas for a small rustic living room in Kent with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, a wall-mounted sink and solid surface worktops.

La vegetación del parterre dos años después.
This is an example of a small rustic xeriscape full sun garden for summer.

Design ideas for a large rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner with a built-in sink, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and beige floors.

RALD
Small rustic full sun garden in London with brick paving.

Carré Sébastien
Small rustic sloped garden with a pond and mulch.

Piscina Natural como laguna
This is an example of a large rustic natural swimming pool.

David Butler
Design ideas for a large rustic wine cellar in Surrey with concrete flooring and storage racks.

This is an example of a small rustic enclosed living room in Strasbourg with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv.

Façade nord, rénovation de la façade en tavaillon de bois, création de fenêtres.
This is an example of a small and brown rustic two floor detached house in Lyon with wood cladding and a pitched roof.

Inspiration for a large rustic back driveway garden.

Design ideas for a large and beige rustic two floor detached house in Nancy with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a tiled roof.

Inspiration for a large and beige rustic two floor detached house in Grenoble with wood cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Dieses außergewöhnliche Baumhaus steht in der Nähe von Minden, Ostwestfalen. Die Geländer sind aus Eschenholzstäben gebaut, das Dach ist mit Zedernholzschindeln gedeckt. Hier wohnen neben den kleinen Hexen der Rabe Abraxas und 4 Katzen. Das Hexenbaumhaus verfügt über eine märchenhafte Ausstattung wie einen Hexenbesen- und Zauberstabparkplatz und eine Rutschstange die vom Deck zum Erdboden führt.

This rustic board and batten home is tucked into a valley in a leafy Auckland suburb within walking distance to the sea. The split level house sat awkwardly on the site and was surrounded by an assorted collection of shrubs. There was also a problematic area directly under the boardwalk entry to the house. On the plus side, mature hedging gave good privacy from the road and neighbouring houses. The owners wished for a simpler, less cluttered feeling garden in which there house would sit comfortably. Romantic cottage style plantings were desired, with pollinator plants as a feature, as well as a formal rose garden, multiple options for seating and a large vegetable garden and utility area. As the site had some changes in level, most of the new layout was created using retaining walls. This also allowed for the addition of new soil to improve the existing coastal soil. As the property is in a natural valley, the garden is sheltered from coastal winds. The awkward area under the entry boardwalk was transformed into a romantic sheltered seating area for two. The boundary hedges and several mature trees were kept and new plantings were designed to link everything together. Where possible, low maintenance plants were selected and low hedging also provides structure. The owners have now completed stage one of the project - the entry and driveway areas - and will begin work on stage two - vegetable and rose gardens - next autumn. Dee McQuillan

Inspiration for a large and brown rustic two floor detached house in Grenoble with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a tiled roof.

Inspiration for a large rustic open plan living room in Grenoble with a reading nook, beige walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors, a wood burning stove and a metal fireplace surround.

When closed, the Edinburgh Observatory's simple exterior belies its purpose. Much more than just a shed, this is a window on the Universe!
Design ideas for a small rustic detached office/studio/workshop in Edinburgh.

Design ideas for a large and brown rustic two floor detached house in Grenoble with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a tiled roof.