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Garden Room Design

Immersive Outdoor Spaces That Blur the Line Between Garden and Architecture

At PARC Concepts, we design garden rooms that offer more than just a view, they invite you in. Whether it’s a tranquil retreat, a yoga studio nestled among native plants, or a firepit zone framed by layered planting, our garden room designs bring structure, mood, and lifestyle into the landscape.

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From Newcastle to the Central Coast and across the Hunter Region, we craft purposeful outdoor spaces that feel like extensions of the home. 

What Is a Garden Room?

A garden room is a defined outdoor space framed by plants, structures, or landscaping elements. It functions like a "room" within the landscape, offering privacy, atmosphere, and a clear sense of place. 

Unlike a traditional open garden, a well-designed garden room: 

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  • Has clear boundaries (walls, hedges, screens, or elevation changes) 

  • Invites intentional use (reading, dining, bathing, relaxing, entertaining) 

  • Creates a microclimate that’s cooler, more sheltered, or filled with light 

  • Feels like a sanctuary, even within a larger landscape 

 

We design garden rooms as part of your full landscape plan, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with pool zones, pathways, lighting, and outdoor amenities. 

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Our Garden Room Design Services 

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Tailored Garden Room Ideas 

Every block is different, and so is every client. Whether you’re working with a compact courtyard or a large acreage, we tailor garden room ideas to your site’s orientation, topography, and desired lifestyle. Common inclusions:
 

  • Firepit zones with built-in seating 

  • Reading nooks surrounded by lush planting 

  • Outdoor bathing retreats with privacy screening 

  • Shade-draped alfresco lounges or pergola-covered dining 

Architectural Garden Room Designs

We approach each garden room design with an architectural eye, considering proportion, sightlines, flow, and finishes. This might include:
 

  • Structural elements like pergolas, pavilions, or floating platforms 

  • Retaining walls that double as seating or planting beds 

  • Curated planting palettes for layered texture and seasonal change 

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Indoor Garden Rooms

We also design indoor garden rooms, glass-walled plant sanctuaries that bring nature into your home. These are ideal for:

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  • Atrium-style entryways 

  • Breezeways or connecting corridors 

  • Green pockets in modern architectural builds 

  • Wellness spaces, yoga rooms, or spa areas 

 

These spaces blur the boundary between indoors and out, offering a calming, living focal point. 

Garden Room Lighting

Mood and functionality come alive after dark. Our garden room lighting concepts include:

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  • Warm ambient lighting for evening use 

  • Uplighting for trees and architectural plants 

  • Integrated step and pathway lighting 

  • Pendant or sconce options under covered spaces 

 

Lighting plans are available as part of your overall landscape concept or as an optional add-on. 

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Our Process: Designing Garden Rooms with Purpose and Precision 

Crafting a garden room, whether it's an alfresco retreat, a plant-filled hideaway, or a wellness-inspired zone, requires more than aesthetics. It demands an understanding of how space, structure, and landscape come together to support your lifestyle. 

Our design process is collaborative, detailed, and fully tailored to your site, style, and long-term vision. 

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Clarity Call

We begin with a 30-minute phone or video call to explore your goals. Whether you want a shaded garden lounge, an intimate firepit zone, or an indoor-outdoor green space, we’ll help you define how your garden room fits into your broader landscape vision. We'll also discuss site constraints, lifestyle needs, and your ideal investment range. 

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Site Consultation

We assess your site in person or virtually, depending on your location. For garden rooms, key considerations include:

  • Privacy and sightlines from within the home and garden 

  • Sun exposure and shade patterns 

  • Soil quality, drainage, and microclimates 

  • Flow and connection to surrounding zones (like pools, kitchens, or main gardens) 

We'll also evaluate any structural elements (e.g. pergolas, paving, walls) already in place or required for the space. 

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Concept Design

Next, we develop a tailored garden room concept plan that includes: 

  • Defined spatial zoning for function, privacy, and mood 

  • Planting palettes that suit your light levels and maintenance preferences 

  • Structural elements such as pergolas, timber platforms, or screens 

  • Lighting and furnishing suggestions to set the tone and maximise usability 

  • Integration with broader features like pools, spas, or firepits 

We present the concept with supporting visuals, and refine it based on your feedback. 

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Final Design & Design Package

Once approved, we prepare your complete garden room documentation. This may include: 

  • Final 2D layout and planting plan 

  • Materials and finishes specifications 

  • Optional inclusions like garden room lighting plans, irrigation, or elevation sketches 

  • Council-ready documentation if your garden room includes Class 10a/10b structures or requires DA/CDC submission 

The final design is ready for your chosen landscaper or builder to quote and implement confidently. 

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Build Support & Project Oversight (Optional)

Should you wish, we can stay involved during the construction and planting phase, collaborating with your team to ensure the design is delivered as envisioned. While we don’t build directly, we work closely with a network of skilled trades across NSW and can recommend trusted partners for hardscaping, planting, lighting, and structural elements. 

Whether your vision is a lush garden retreat or a minimal courtyard sanctuary, we design with sustainability, site sensitivity, and beauty in mind.

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