Australians are redefining the great backyard.
From luxury outdoor kitchens to private pickleball courts, our homes are becoming destinations in their own right – made for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying life outdoors. The backyards showcased on The Block 2025 have set the benchmark for what’s possible, blending high design with practical living.
Whether you’re hosting friends, relaxing by the pool, or playing a sunset game of bocce, the key to a truly livable outdoor space is creating zones that suit your lifestyle, with fence boundaries that bring it all together.
The rise of lifestyle backyards
Backyards are no longer just lawns and garden beds. They’re extensions of the home,- outdoor sanctuaries designed for connection and comfort. The quintessential Aussie backyard now includes zoning for entertainment, relaxing, as well as natural gardens.
Creating a dedicated court to play a friendly competition of pickleball or basketball saves your lawn from and creates a zone that can double as a dance floor for parties. Not a fan of synthetic? Create a space for lawn games, like backyard cricket or cornhole, or choose a more low-maintenance option with a bocce court made of packed dirt or sand.
Cosy outdoor fireplaces create the ideal winter gathering space to deepen connections while staying warm. An in the warmer months, stay cool with a swimming pool. Synonymous with a summer lifestyle, there is a wide range of options now available to suit any size backyard. Pools are often the centerpiece of backyard living, doubling as statement features.
Let’s not forget outdoor dining zones that rival indoor kitchens in functionality, performance and aesthetics.
Enjoying your best life in your own backyard should be worry-free. Thoughtful design and smart boundaries that define each area without compromising beauty, or visual and acoustic privacy.
Frame your lifestyle with ModularWalls
No matter your design aesthetic – coastal, contemporary, or classic – ModularWalls deliver a premium look that elevates every backyard style. Seen across several Block 2025 backyards, VogueWall® provides the polished look of masonry without the cost or complexity, creating the perfect backdrop for any outdoor feature.
Beyond aesthetics, ModularWalls also offer:
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Privacy – create secluded zones away from neighbours and street noise.
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Security – define your property’s perimeter with strength and confidence.
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Acoustic performance – reduce noise from busy roads or neighbours, enhancing the sense of calm.
Whether you’re framing a pool area, enclosing a pickleball court, or adding structure to your outdoor entertaining zone, ModularWalls make it easy to balance beauty and performance.
A space that grows with you
As trends evolve, your ModularWall remains timeless – adaptable to new outdoor features, paint colours, or garden styles. It’s the foundation of a backyard built around the way you live, today and tomorrow.
Your backyard should reflect your lifestyle – and ModularWalls help you define it beautifully.
