Outdoor Living
Kitchen access shapes patio designs for outdoor living, while roof cover and orientation affect shade in outdoor entertainment areas.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Outdoor Living projects
An outdoor living area should be planned with the house, including its aspect, shelter and access from interior rooms. Honeysuckle House Shoreham by Planned Living Architects is listed here as a residential new-build project. Its imagery helps show how an outdoor setting might relate to your brief.
Outdoor living planning
Outdoor living spaces should connect to the yard, with levels and drainage considered at the threshold. Mornington Peninsula Eco Retreat by Robertson's Building Products is also listed as a reference for site and layout. The plans and images can be compared with conditions on your block.
Indoor outdoor living depends on where openings sit and how people move between spaces. DGA Windows - Yallingup Coast - Centor S4 Screens by Centor® is listed here, and its imagery can inform decisions about openings, screens and thresholds while plans are resolved.
What should a modern outdoor entertaining area plan account for?
Set out the intended use, access from the house and the level of shelter required. Check these against the site’s aspect and available space.
What should outdoor room plans include?
Show the room’s position, dimensions and connection to the house. Note level changes and drainage where the outdoor floor meets the surrounding ground.
How does indoor outdoor living affect a floor plan?
Consider how people will move between interior rooms and the outdoor area, and where doors, screens and thresholds sit. Confirm that the layout suits the site and the household’s intended use.