With families experiencing more time at home, the trend to improve outdoor living areas continues to gain momentum.
With an enjoyable climate and an inherent love for the outdoors; Australians continue to look at outdoor renovations to extend their living space and create an outdoor entertainment area within which they can relax and entertain.
Here are four key outdoor living trends:
Creating Additional Living Space
Create space by opening indoor living areas using bi-fold doors and bi-fold windows. The use of bi-fold Windows and bi-fold Doors creates a vast opening, giving an outdoor living feeling, while expanding the functionality of the home. For many houses, a structural bi-fold door installation is needed to ensure that the house remains safe and secure while maximising the area that can be open.
Bi-Fold windows can improve kitchen functionality with food service through large windows, the ability to converse with guests or keep an eye on children in the yard. Bi-fold windows will ensure the cook feels included and can be set up with a serving bar.
Opening the indoor living to outdoor living through bi-fold installation, creates a sense of larger living areas, easier entertainment and is ideal to take advantage of beautiful weather.
Improve the Deck
Building a new deck or extending your current deck to create a larger, more usable area will allow you to entertain with ease. Hardwood decks offer long lasting, durable decks that look great and with minimal maintenance to protect the wood and keep it looking amazing.
Adding a roof to your deck will enable you to enjoy it throughout the seasons, while protecting it from the elements. With a roof in place, you can add fans or ceiling heaters to ensure comfort throughout the year.
From enjoying drinks with friends, to having a party; a large, covered deck is easy to maintain and can act as an additional living space for families.
Structural Additions
Structural additions can be built on your property to help you realise your outdoor living dream. Pergola’s can help you create a comfortable shaded living space that evokes a feeling of relaxation. Ideal to provide shade around pool areas. Build a structurally sound BBQ Area where you can setup a BBQ area fit for a pit boss.
If you would prefer something a little more handy, building a structurally sound Man Cave or Shed is a popular addition to your property. House your tools, spark your imagination or enjoy a little time to yourself.
When looking at structural additions, ensure your builder understands local council requirements to safeguard your build.
Garden Improvements
The final outdoor living trend popular in Australia covers garden improvements.
There are many ways you can improve your garden and they offer a great home improvement option for those on a budget with low cost simple improvements to larger landscape remodelling options.
Turn your garden into a place of relaxation with privacy screens or boundary fences. Work towards a beautiful garden with raised garden beds. Those wanting a sustainable garden can utilise their garden beds to grow herbs and veggies.
Maximise a sloping yard with retaining walls to tier your garden, creating more viable spaces. Use these levels to transform your garden into enjoyable living areas. Popular nowadays is the addition of a fire pit area.
Key to your outdoor living renovation is ensuring you get a reputable builder who will take the time to understand your needs and recommend the best options to achieve them based on your budget.
Stimulate your imagination and speak to North Shore Creative Constructions to get a quote on your outdoor living renovation.