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

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This is an example of a large rustic natural swimming pool.

Hugo Alfaro
Large rustic wood u-shaped staircase in Madrid with wood risers.

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.

Large rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.

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

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.

Once an outdoor workshop, now a ground floor wet room with huge walk in shower, customised vanity unit, cast iron radiator, large skylight and beautiful stone effect tiling

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

Dupe Creative
This is an example of a large and beige rustic house exterior in Manchester with three floors, stone cladding and a pitched roof.

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Inspiration for a large rustic courtyard private and custom shaped natural swimming pool in Bologna with natural stone paving.

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

Design ideas for a large rustic home in Montreal.

This is an example of a large rustic living room in London.

Another view of the bare room before any interior decor work such as paint works, ceiling wallpaper, lighting, furniture and installation of curtains was carried out.

Marianne Meyer
Large rustic open plan living room in Lyon with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

PM Photography
Design ideas for a large rustic guest bedroom in Adelaide with white walls, carpet and beige floors.