Outdoor living: adding immense value to daily living and entertainment

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Connecting indoor living space seamlessly with beautifully designed outdoor living is near the top of every Australian homebuyer’s wish list.

Alfresco - covered outdoor living and entertainment – spaces add immense value to daily living as well as highly functional spaces to entertain and relax with family and friends.

However, the seemingly effortless blurring of indoor and outdoor living requires design expertise, as well as high quality finishes and construction. Full-height bi-fold or stacking glass doors across the full width of one, two or three sides of an outdoor room will most effectively merge the spaces promoting an easy flow between inside and out.

The proportions, finishes and layout of the outdoor space require the same meticulous attention and consideration as any indoor space. Homebuyers need to consider how they want to use the space – do they

“COMPLETE THE PICTURE WITH A FULL OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH STONE BENCHTOPS, INTEGRATED BARBECUE AND WOK BURNER WITH A PLUMBED SINK AND DRINKS FRIDGE.”

want space to seat large groups, and do they want to include lounging as well as dining space?

Overhead cover is generally provided by an extension of the roofline; however part of the roof can be louvered to allow more sun in winter months. Depending on the style of the home, colonnades can effectively define an area.

Natural stone or tile flooring and timber-lined ceilings will bring a sense of luxury outside. Complete the picture with a full outdoor kitchen with stone benchtops, integrated barbecue and wok burner with a plumbed sink and drinks fridge.

Then it’s time to think about a pool…