E96. Designing for your backyard

Building Design, Prime Time

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Amelia and Frank dive into everything you need to consider when designing a functional, beautiful backyard. Whether you're building a new home or updating an existing outdoor space, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert advice.

They explore how early planning and smart layout decisions can make or break your outdoor area—emphasising the importance of understanding your site’s slope, drainage, and orientation. From choosing the right location for a deck or entertaining area to ensuring privacy and sun access, Amelia and Frank share how to create a backyard that works year-round.

They also discuss common design mistakes, like forgetting about access or placing key elements like sheds and water tanks in the wrong spot. There’s a focus on balancing aesthetics with practicality—such as ensuring your outdoor area links seamlessly with the interior and accommodates future needs.

If you want a backyard that feels like an extension of your home and adds lasting value, don’t miss this episode. It’s a must-listen for anyone wanting to get the most out of their block and avoid costly surprises later. be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

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Prime Design is a building design company locally owned and operated in Tasmania since 2004. Our goal is to share as much valuable information as possible about the process of building design, extensions, and more. We will talk about a different topic each week. To suggest a topic you would like us to talk about contact us at [email protected]

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