b'potsECC Lighting & Livingwww.ecc.co.nzaqua chairECC Lighting & Living09 379 9680www.ecc.co.nzResene GreywackeResene Calm GreenResene Whizz BangPratia angulata Resene Rockpool Greenecho tableECC Lighting & Livingwww.ecc.co.nzsteamer chair Design DenmarkAcer palmatum dissectum 09 377 7831Stewart Stevenson from DSdesignThe designs Japanese, Zen-like quality is reinforced by suggests this alternative scheme: the choice of plants. A pot on the terrace holds an Acer palmatum Dissectuma specimen tree with an oriental Zen-like simplicity can also be achieved in this outdoor area.feel, which changes colour throughout the year. A black Id choose a palette of materials such as exposed aggregatepolished-concrete planter box running around the house andpolishedconcrete,stoneandtimber.Hardland-containsthesprawlinggroundcoverPratiaangulata, scaping predominates, with a limited amount of planting,while the existing punga trees add subtle foliage. to create a functional area for entertaining. Providing a link between the house and the garden, two weatherboard-clad columns supporting a timber beam frame the space andaddshadowvariations.Thecantileveredterrace appears to oat above the grass, with two steps leadingStewart Stevenson, DSdesign, phone 021 373 953,down to the lawn, inlaid with bluestone pavers.email stewart@dsdesign.co.nz| 93'