For homeowners Mel and Mitch of Kingy Kottage, creating a beautiful outdoor space wasn’t just about aesthetics. It was about finding an acoustic panelling solution that could deliver privacy, noise reduction, compliance and modern street appeal without compromising on budget.
After already using TrendWall® around their pool area and front boundary, the decision to continue the same look throughout the property was an easy one. The sleek, minimalist design had already transformed their home, so extending it down the side boundary helped create a seamless, cohesive finish.
“TrendWall® has just ticked so many boxes for us.”
With a public reserve beside the property, privacy and noise reduction were high priorities. At the same time, the homeowners needed a solution suited to their bushfire-prone location while maintaining the clean, open aesthetic they loved.
The result is a modern coastal oasis that feels calm, spacious and completely private, despite its location directly on a busy road.
Finding a fencing solution that ticked every box
Mel and Mitch first discovered ModularWalls while searching for a fencing solution that could meet multiple requirements at once.
“We discovered ModularWalls when we were trying to tick all those boxes of aesthetic and bushfire compliant, pool compliant, everything we were trying to find. This covered everything.”
After installing TrendWall® around the pool and front of the property, they quickly realised how well the system worked both visually and practically.
“We had done the TrendWall® around our pool area and the front of our property. We were so in love with it straight away, ticked so many boxes for us that we decided to replace the fence we had down the side here with the same so that we could match it aesthetically.”
Acoustic panelling for privacy and noise reduction
One of the standout benefits was the integrated acoustic panelling and noise-reduction performance. Living beside a public reserve meant that extra privacy was essential.
“Because ModularWalls has that acoustic panelling or that acoustic feature to it that it blocks out some sound, we do have that public reserve next door, so that’s been really great for privacy.”
The solid wall design helped create a sense of seclusion and calm throughout the outdoor space.
“Super, super private. Also really important for our pool area because it is in the front of our house. So obviously, the road being right there. We really needed those privacy features.”
A DIY installation that exceeded expectations
After watching their builder install the fencing around other areas of the property, the homeowners decided to tackle the final section themselves.
“After watching our builder install the rest of the property’s fencing, we decided for this part that we would actually give it a go ourselves because there are DIY options. Honestly, it was actually just really straightforward. You just take your time.”
They were thrilled with the ease of installation and the simplicity of the proprietary ModularWalls system in 4 easy steps.
- Dig post holes
- Insert posts
- Slide in panels
- Finish as desired
“The instructions that come with ModularWalls are super straightforward to follow. You can just cut the panels down, get your posts in, just make sure everything’s like level, so it all slides in nicely. I found that pretty straightforward to be completely honest.”
Support from the ModularWalls team also helped give them confidence throughout the DIY process.
“Also, the team to deal with, like getting the product was amazing. Any questions I had, they were super helpful. Especially when you’re doing a DIY process, I feel like that’s really important to know that you have a team that you can call and get support from. So that was awesome.”
Brightening the space with a modern coastal aesthetic
Creating and maintaining a clean, modern coastal aesthetic throughout their property was of key importance for the pair. Painting the walls to match the home’s exterior helped tie the entire design together while also brightening the area dramatically.
“Because it’s plain and we’ve painted it white, it has brightened this side of the house so much. It looks just beautiful. The fact that you can paint it whatever you want, I love that. We’ve painted it to match the house, so everything ties in together aesthetically.”
The streamlined design helped create the illusion of a much larger outdoor area.
“Because we have quite a small property here, we really wanted something that wasn’t going to be too crazy that made the space feel small.
We’ve just found that it’s made the space feel so open. The amount of people that walk into our front yard and go, ‘Oh, my goodness, it’s big, isn’t it?’ When realistically, it’s probably not that big. I think maybe we’ve just created that illusion by having this beautiful aesthetic fencing.”
Balancing compliance, durability and budget
Located in a bushfire-prone area, compliance was another major consideration during the project. Finding a solution that met those requirements without stretching the budget proved difficult until they discovered ModularWalls.
“Anything non-combustible we were looking at, we were just thinking, ‘Oh, my goodness, our budget’s just going to blow so far out of whack now.’ But no, not with ModularWalls. Super reasonably priced. So that ticked another box for us that this is non-combustible and didn’t break the bank.”
Long-term durability and peace of mind were equally important.
“ModularWalls offer a 10-year warranty. That for us was just amazing because it just takes any worries out of it.”
The homeowners have also been impressed with how low-maintenance the wall system has remained over time.
“It’s holding up amazingly. It’s really low maintenance. Wash it off, wipe it off, but nothing’s moving. Nothing’s slipping out of place. Everything still looks so good.”
Creating a private outdoor retreat with ModularWalls’ acoustic panelling solutions
Since completing their project, the homeowners have received constant questions and compliments about the transformation. They wholeheartedly recommend ModularWalls to anyone looking for a modern fencing solution.
“When I put it out there on Instagram, so many questions came flooding in. I have honestly, since we’ve put this in, recommended it and suggested it to pretty much anybody that’s looking.”
The finished result is exactly what they envisioned: a calm, modern coastal retreat that feels protected, peaceful and visually cohesive.
“I can honestly say, super stoked with our ModularWalls, from the installation process, from what it’s created for us, this little oasis we have in our front yard, feeling private, forgetting that you’ve even got a road on the other side. We are super stoked.”
