Voila Landscape Design

Voila Landscape Design We offer landscape design plans to create beautiful timeless and functional gardens. Based in Hamilton, we work in the Waikato region.

Our vision is that gardens should be designed as an extension of the house, in connection with its environment and to fit your specific needs, making each one of a kind. Possibility to do designs remotely - contact us for more information.

🌿 Client reviewXavier and his family needed help to make their outdoor spaces more attractive and usable, for a potentia...
01/06/2026

🌿 Client review

Xavier and his family needed help to make their outdoor spaces more attractive and usable, for a potential resell in the coming year. I gave them ideas to elevate their existing pool area, soften the vast amount of concrete at the front of the house, create a proper entrance, as well as a Mediterranean courtyard feel at the back. It's going to look amazing!

🌱 Et voilà! A design for "Los Arcos" (the arches, the house's name)Swipe to see the before! This unique house in dire ne...
06/05/2026

🌱 Et voilà! A design for "Los Arcos" (the arches, the house's name)

Swipe to see the before!
This unique house in dire need of a new chapter for its outdoor areas, that will complement its architecture.
We also solved a few pain points, like piercing the front wall to create a proper entrance, adding privacy for the front rooms, adding a carport...

The biggest transformations are around the swimming pool area, where there were lots of different kinds of ground materials, bad flow, no place to hang out in the shade, old fencing and no gardens at all which made it very harsh and uninviting.

And at the back where what is currently an under-utilised space with lots of concrete, will be transformed into a Mediterranean-style relaxing courtyard, with a clear séparation from the adjacent driveway. Much better views from inside the house too!

One the mistakes I often see with large Waikato sections? Small decks! Even though there's space for more, a lot of outd...
23/04/2026

One the mistakes I often see with large Waikato sections? Small decks!

Even though there's space for more, a lot of outdoor areas feel cramped the moment you add a BBQ and four friends.
For this project, the brief was about generosity—creating enough room to host the whole family without everyone feeling on top of each other.

The secret isn’t just more square footage; it’s zoning. We used a mix of materials and levels to define four distinct "outdoor rooms":

The Social hub: An expansive covered lounge area on warm timber decking.

The al fresco diner: A dedicated space for long Sunday lunches.

The spa retreat: Tucked away with hedging to create a private sanctuary.

The meditative corner: A water feature positioned as a focal point directly from the master bedroom window, perfect for a quiet morning coffee.

To soften all that hardscape, we integrated planting beds and used weathered steel planters as our "hero" material. The rusted orange tones of the steel offer a stunning architectural contrast against the black cladding and the lush green surrounding landscape. 🌿✨

SAVE this for your "Dream Home" mood board, and DM it to someone who is currently planning a garden!



These visualizations were developed using AI tools to bring my original design plan and 3D SketchUp models to life.

Gaura lindheimeri 🤍✨With its delicate, dancing flowers that move with the breeze, Gaura (perennial) bring a soft, natura...
20/04/2026

Gaura lindheimeri 🤍✨

With its delicate, dancing flowers that move with the breeze, Gaura (perennial) bring a soft, natural look to any garden, almost like butterflies hovering above the foliage.

🌿 Why I love it:
• Long flowering season – from spring right through to late autumn
• Incredibly easy to care for once established
• Drought-tolerant and perfect for low-maintenance gardens
• A magnet for bees 🐝 and butterflies 🦋
• Adds movement and softness to borders and pots

🌸 Popular varieties:
• ‘Whirling Butterflies’ – airy white blooms, 100-150 cm tall
• ‘So Pink’ – soft pink flowers, compact at 60–80 cm
• ‘So White’ – neat white variety, 60–80 cm
• ‘Steffi Dark Rose’ – rich pink tones, compact and bushy, 60–80 cm

✂️ Maintenance tips:
Gaura is as easy-going as it looks. To keep it healthy and flowering well, cut it right down in late autumn or early winter—but avoid pruning during frosty periods. This encourages fresh, vigorous growth when the weather warms up again.
Perfect for cottage gardens, wild borders, or anyone wanting beauty without the fuss 💫

Et voilà! 🌿🚙 You can spot me driving around Cambridge and Hamilton now! Thank you , I'm super happy with it!
10/04/2026

Et voilà! 🌿🚙 You can spot me driving around Cambridge and Hamilton now!

Thank you , I'm super happy with it!

Beauty takes different forms. I see it in structured tidy gardens with straight lines and symmetry. But some gardens ar...
04/04/2026

Beauty takes different forms. I see it in structured tidy gardens with straight lines and symmetry.

But some gardens are designed to be look more natural, to change with the seasons.
To support more than just the people living in them. And I think they're just as beautiful!

I’ve recently introduced a Sustainable Garden Design service, for those who are interested in a more considered, nature-led approach.

Still grounded in timeless, proven design principles. Just expressed in a different way.

If you’re curious, you can read more on my website.

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🌱 A landscape plan can look simple. But every line represents decisions: about layout, flow, levels, materials, and how ...
31/03/2026

🌱 A landscape plan can look simple.

But every line represents decisions: about layout, flow, levels, materials, and how the space will actually feel, be used and built.

A lot of thinking happens behind the scenes: testing ideas, refining options, and making sure it all feels cohesive and works in real life.

I've shared the time spent on two recent projects to give some insight into the process. You'll see it adds up pretty quickly!

You're not paying just for the final plan, you're paying for all the thinking behind it to get it right!

Highlights from the trail in Auckland yesterday. For more, check out my stories!
22/03/2026

Highlights from the trail in Auckland yesterday. For more, check out my stories!

From 2D plan to 3D rendersThese 3D views help bring the plan to life and show how the different outdoor spaces connect t...
12/03/2026

From 2D plan to 3D renders

These 3D views help bring the plan to life and show how the different outdoor spaces connect together — from the spa area nestled into planting, to the covered lounge and dining deck, and the pool framed by a curved lawn and layered planting.

The goal was to create a garden that feels private, welcoming and calm, while still connecting naturally with the surrounding gully landscape.

If you're planning a new garden or outdoor living space in Hamilton, Cambridge or the wider Waikato, feel free to get in touch.

🌿Finished Design Plan 🌿A landscape design to bring joy, privacy and a stronger connection between the house and garden.T...
12/03/2026

🌿Finished Design Plan 🌿

A landscape design to bring joy, privacy and a stronger connection between the house and garden.

The swimming pool is located to become the focal point of the outdoor living spaces, accessed by an extended deck that creates a proper area for dining and entertaining.
The existing spa zone is enhanced with planting so it feels more cosy, while pleached Magnolia trees provide privacy along the boundary.

Evergreen planting with a mix of natives helps the garden sit naturally within the surrounding gully landscape, and a gently curved lawn creates a soft, embracing space around the pool.

Swipe to see the site before the design.

If you're planning a new garden or outdoor living space in Hamilton, Cambridge or the wider Waikato, feel free to get in touch.

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