We live in an amazing climate. South East Queensland offers almost year round idyllic weather and temperatures, and our night skies are the perfect background for enjoying a drink with a few friends while sitting around a glowing fire pit.
In fact, it’s not surprising that more and more Australian’s are going back to our heritage roots, and exchanging the indoor living room for an outdoor one.
An outdoor living room ranges from a simple table and chairs outside to a fully-equipped house extension with all the amenities.
Most common outdoor rooms fall somewhere between these two extremes. Outdoor spaces can help you do many of the things you’d typically enjoy doing on your couch or at a dining table inside.
To create an outdoor living room, you need to start with a few key elements. A deck is an excellent option for outdoor entertainment. It’s a sound surface to enjoy your meals on and a comfortable place for entertaining or dining outdoors when couldn’t be bothered to go inside. What could beat the summer evening air while enjoying a meal?
A deck, be it large or small, is essential to any outdoor living room.
creating a deck that suits the existing residence that feels more of an extension rather than an add-on is the key, and ensure it suits the elements. For example, considerations such as where the sun rises and falls, or which area will gain the most sunshine or shade, and protection from rain or wind are all things to be considered when planning your deck.
The next thing you’ll want in your outdoor space are comfortable seating options for guests and yourself. Outdoor furniture can range from chairs with backs that fold down into a bed at night (perfect on those chilly late summer evenings) to chaise lounges.
And to ensure you are covered for all the elements, extending the roofline with a permanent or not permanent roof solution is a way to shelter guests from the sun and rain.
Adding light to the area will obviously help visually, but also create mood and depth to your outdoor living space.
And for those that want the best of indoor and outdoor living, why not consider opening up a wall and replacing with a door system that allows you to open up your home, bringing the outside in and vice versa. It will really transform the outlook of your home and create a space you’ll love.
And to compliment your new addition, the addition of landscaping can help transform your area to an outdoor personal oasis that will give a more natural and relaxed feel and bring the area to life.
Outdoor living now has a new meaning with the addition of your home – it’s not about backyards or patios, but rather outdoor spaces that are as comfortable and inviting as indoors.
So whether you’re looking for a simple update to your existing outdoor area, or looking for a full outdoor living room transformation, you need to talk to the a professional.
One Call Handyman can advise you on the best solution that suits your property and your lifestyle needs, and help you create a whole new outdoor living space for your South east Queensland property.
