There’s nothing better than gathering a crew of friends and family for an iconic backyard barbecue. Are you ready for outdoor entertaining on the next level? It might be time to get that patio or pergola you’ve always wanted and deck it out with creature comforts that you would usually find indoors. This post is all about Outdoor decking out your patio and turning it into the dream outdoor living space.
Roller Shutters
What have roller shutters got to do with outdoor living spaces? First and foremost is security. Roller shutters are great for securing your outdoor living space. They also provide shelter from the weather. Here’s a little hot tip. Close the shutters, open the doors and window leading to the patio and turn on the air conditioning. Your patio has now become an extra room in the house and can benefit from the inside air cond. If you do plan on taking your living room outside, roller shutters are still a must have to keep your valuables safe.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens are becoming increasingly popular, and there is a good reason for that. It’s just so convenient, especially when entertaining friends. You no longer have to dart back and forth to the kitchen to check the food and miss out on half the party. An outdoor kitchen gives you the freedom to prepare, cook, and serve all your favourite dishes outside. An ideal outdoor kitchen has a fridge, barbecue, bench space for preparation, and depending on your location, a fireplace to keep you warm in cold weather.
Outdoor Living Room
Take your living room outdoors. That’s right. Make your alfresco design the hub of entertainment and a place to chill. People take their televisions, lounge suites, and coffee tables outside for some alfresco relaxing. The spare room created from taking your living room outside can be turned into a games room or art space that you’ve always wanted. And thanks to the roller shutters all your possession will be safe and secure.
Creating Your Outdoor Living Area
Creating your outdoor living space is an exciting and fun endeavour, although there is a little planning and labour involved. A bit of planning can go a long way and will save you headaches down the track. Measure up your patio area, so you know how much space you have to place with. Then carefully plan where everything will go. It might be a bit like Tetris, but you’ll get there eventually.
The benefits of outdoor living are apparent. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to turn your patio or pergola into an outdoor living space so you too can enjoy the benefits the outdoors. It will allow you the convenience cooking outside, and before long, the outdoor kitchen will supersede the indoor kitchen. We have the climate, so why not utilise it by taking your inside out.