Planning for Effective Outdoor Heating

Electric, gas, and radiant options compared

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Setting Up an Outdoor Cooking and Dining Area

What to consider for a functional and inviting alfresco setup

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Building facade with stone and wood cladding by Chilton Mayne

Lifestyle transformation

This reimagined farmhouse blends rustic charm with modern conveniences – spacious entertaining areas and separate sleeping wings accommodate a growing family

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The swimming pool is 5m in length and has a shallow ledge where the owner’s dogs can paddle.

Not just letting the grass grow

An under utilised front lawn becomes a highly attractive plunge pool and entertainment area that fits seamlessly into the substantially redeveloped home

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Steel Fencing for Strength and Longevity

A durable, low-maintenance material for secure and structured boundaries

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Layered Lighting for Usable Outdoor Living Zones

Combine style and safety with functional outdoor lighting

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Roller Garage Doors in Compact Spaces

A vertical rolling design ideal for narrow or low-clearance garages

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Exterior of a modern, single-storey home by Rachoff Vella Architecture, featuring light-coloured brick cladding, large rectangular windows, and a flat roof, with a green lawn in front.

At one with the landscape

For this expansive farmhouse, three wings protect a central courtyard – cladding choices and undulating pitched roof forms connect to the landscape and mountains while glass wall-ended pavilions take in distinct outlooks

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Sectional Garage Doors for Modern Homes

A space-efficient design that works well with most openings

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Choosing the Right Gate Type for Your Home

Function, material, and layout all influence the best gate design

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Centre of attention

A new rear extension and repurposed bedroom allows this new kitchen to stretch out – calm tones, generous storage and ideally located appliances mean the kitchen, laundry and scullery are all set up for good looks and family logistics

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Love your little deck: smart outdoor furniture for small spaces

Smart furniture ideas to make the most of your deck, patio or balcony

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Warming Your Outdoor Living Area

Choose the right heating to enjoy evenings outside

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9 outdoor kitchens that make alfresco dining easy

Cooking and entertaining outdoors has graduated from the humble BBQ to something a bit more serious.

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A statement chimney gives the home huge street presence.

Butterfly effect

A refined coastal bach-meets-Airbnb features a butterfly roof which optimises a sculptural look, privacy and natural light penetration – the cladding design factors in the higher-set main house that's yet to come

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Choosing the Right Covering for Outdoor Spaces

Shade, shelter, and year-round use start with smart coverings

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Deep eaves provide shade in winter while the low winter sun still penetrates the living spaces.
The new rear deck /outdoor living space.
Rear-facing view of the home where the dramatic headboard in the master bedroom is visible, seamlessly connecting with the surrounding natural landscape.
Seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the new living area out new rear deck / outdoor living space.
The exterior perspective of the renovated open-plan dining and kitchen by Craig Linke
Upstairs deck with al fresco lounge seating.
Outdoor living space with roofing by Dorrington Atcheson Architects
The new rear deck and stairs seem from between mature trees that were retained as part of the project.
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newly built home exterior, focusing on the type and application of the cladding, designed by Kee Yen Architect
Sunken outdoor living area with an adjacent walkway offering sheltered circulation.
Looking in to the kitchen/dining/living zone from the rear yard.
Original state of an outdoor space prior to renovation.
Even the alfresco fireplace has a pared-back artistic appeal.
Seamlessly integrated indoor and outdoor living is achieved through full-height glazed doors, which allow natural light to flood the kitchen while offering uninterrupted flow to the outdoor entertaining area.
The generous deck with al fresco living space/ The living space with its double height windows is directly behind.
Modern outdoor area showcasing lounge furniture
Outdoor fireplace with accompanying louvred roof and al fresco seating.
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