Steal This Look: A Minimalist Melbourne Patio

First spotted in Australian magazine Vogue Living, a Melbourne apartment with a minimalist terrace decked out in high style. The home was designed by award-winning studio Hecker Guthrie and architects Woods Bagot). We’ve sourced the key design elements to recreate the look.

Above: Photograph by Eve Wilson courtesy of Hecker Guthrie.
The gray-hued minimalist patio features a couple of Stanley side tables by Melbourne-based Jardan, a Tio Lounge Chair, an indoor/outdoor rug from West Elm, and a large black planter with a Japanese maple tree.

Above: Photograph by Eve Wilson courtesy of Hecker Guthrie.
Two eye-catching Gandia Blasco Tropez Lounge Chairs add a relaxed feel to the sparse terrace.

Above: The Gandia Blasco Tropez Lounge Chair (designed by Stefan Diez) is made of thermo-lacquered aluminum and water-repellent fabric. The adjustable frame comes in three finishes (white, sand, and black) and the cushions are available in various colors. The lounge chair costs $3,150 from Stardust Modern.

Above: The Stanley Side Table by Jardan is hand-turned from reclaimed timber and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Contact Jardan of Melbourne for retail information.

Above: The TIO Easy Chair, designed by Magnus Elebäck and Chris Martin for Stockholm-based furniture company Massproductions, is stackable and made from steel wire. The lounge chair is available in white, moss green, wine red, and black; $327 from Finnish Design Shop.

Above: The rug from West Elm is no longer available; consider the Arlington Indoor/Outdoor Rug from Dash & Albert as an alternative. It’s $1,174 for an 8-by-10-foot rug.

Above: A York Stackable Wire Pantry Basket can be used as a planter; $21.99 from Organize It.

Above: A black 20-inch Round Planter from West Elm costs $99-$159 depending on size.

Above: The Oscar Hi-Gloss White Herb Planter from CB2 is made from galvanized steel and costs $6.95.

Above: An Indu Outdoor Wall Sconce comes in black, gray, and white finishes; $238 from YLighting.
For more Steal This Look-inspiring patios, see:

• A Romantic Outdoor Kitchen in Puglia.
• A Budget Conscious Outdoor Terrace Deck in Oslo, Norway.
• A Boho-Chic Backyard Patio in LA.

Finally, are you planning a Decks & Patios project? Learn everything you need to know on to get started with our Hardscaping 101: Decks & Patios 101 guide.