Outdoor Rooms

As we get ready to kiss summer goodbye for another year, there is no time like the present to start planning your heating so you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. Infratech specialises in infrared electric heating for indoor-outdoor spaces, and ther

Limited space does not mean you have to automatically give up on owning a pool. Stylishly integrated into a compact outdoor entertainment space, a plunge pool creates a cool, resort-like ambience at an affordable price. This modern design features a

There’s no doubt that vertical gardens are all the rage now, but the latest trend is having a vertical garden made entirely of succulents. Made from reclaimed Australian jarrah timber, this handmade vertical garden holds more than 50 individual succu

Homeowners are increasingly looking for professional assistance to look after their projects, and A Total Concept Landscape Architects & Designers provides just that. The company is flexible in how much service it offers and can help as much or as li

Like so many of us today, the family that call this inner-Sydney property home weren’t blessed with a large backyard, which is why they called on landscape designer Robert Finnie of Secret Gardens. What Robert created for them is a modern, multifunct

With its combination of plants, water and rocks with clean lines, there’s something so appealing about a Japanese-style garden. But there’s always room for deviation and when you think outside the square, the results can really be spectacular. Take J

This home embraces the indoor/outdoor living trend with a sophisticated design that seamlessly merges the house with its surrounding environment. This multi-function abode has it all: poolside lounging, a cosy fireplace for cool evenings, plus an out

There’s no doubt that Heather, the owner of this expansive and lush garden in Mount Martha, a seaside town in Melbourne, Victoria, was already a keen and conscientious gardener before the completion of her backyard. But even experienced gardeners nee

Having recently renovated and extended their home in an inner suburb of Adelaide, the owners looked to Amanda Balmer of WAX Design to help them design a series of integrated outdoor spaces that would complement the look of their newly remodelled resi

When you travel as often as the owners of this contemporary home, you don’t want to spend all your at-home time mowing lawns and digging out weeds. You want a garden that is low-maintenance — and if you’re as easy-going as these homeowners, you’ll wa

A garden can really add character to a home and can sometimes even become a local landmark or point of interest. Every once in a while, a garden comes along that is truly special; one that completely transforms a space and impresses from every vantag

Homeowners wanting to extend their living space and make outdoor entertaining a year-round proposition are turning to outdoor kitchens as the perfect solution. And as one of the hottest outdoor design trends, outdoor kitchens can also add value to yo

Now is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor entertaining area. The best place to start is from the ground up and for that, things like pavers, turf and pebbles are important. Pavers are a key element for both design and practicality, creating a

Ideally, you want to make the two areas seem as though they are the same room, blurring the lines between interior and exterior living spaces. The perfect way to do this is to use glass doors that function as walls. The glass allows for unobstructed

Our enjoyment of spending time outdoors with family and friends, sharing a meal and a drink, is nothing new. It’s our expectations that have changed. Today we’re much more discerning — and demanding. We’re no longer content with sitting on some plast

Set in the lovely coastal town of Port Willunga, south of Adelaide, this stunning new home is the ultimate combination of functionality, sustainable design and contemporary style. Most notably, the beach house employs a range of passive-solar control

We’ve had so much positive feedback on the before-and-after examples of outdoor rooms, pools and gardens from Outdoor Living #41 that we decided to show some more project examples for those who find it hard to visualise a finished project from a plan

Nuview Window & Door Installations specialises in all types of windows and doors for both domestic and commercial applications. It’s a one-stop shop providing the full service, from manufacturing to supply and installation. The company offers an exte

Following rural cues from hand-crafted willow and hazel hurdles, modern materials are combined for an up-to-date, resilient twist on rustic seating. Aluminium and man-made fibres are cleverly interwoven to create a beautifully tactile seating group a

In an average Australian home, it is estimated that 79 to 86 per cent of heat gain and 46 to 61 per cent of heat loss can be attributed to poor-performing windows (source: SWA Project 2012*). It’s little wonder, then, that energy efficiency specifica

This inviting entertaining zone is designed with the whole family in mind and has plenty of space for everyone. Kiama Pools engaged Cycas Landscape Design to create a design concept that was true to the clients’ vision. Kiama Pools then brought the c

There’s no doubt that adding a deck to your backyard will improve your home’s aesthetics and increase its value. Decks provide a social space to congregate, celebrate and bring people together. They are a great way to extend your living area outdoors

Established in 1987, Specialbuild Engineered Innovation is where decades of engineering dedication meets excellence in design to bring you remarkable, stunning results. With an A list of clients such as Jamie Oliver, Kate Spade and James Squire, Spec

The success of an outdoor space depends on many things. The area should be functional and comfortable of course, but other elements — such as the inclusion of premium fixtures, fittings and materials, and expert colour coordination — are what really

As the weather gets cooler, it might be tempting to retreat indoors — but you don’t have to. After all the hard work you’ve done to create the ultimate entertaining space, it would be a shame not to use it for part of the year. Take inside comfort ou