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Creating an outdoor living room for extended space
Rather than extending the footprint of your house, why not consider an outdoor room?
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Extend your home's usable area by creating an outdoor living room. Options range from simple covered decks to versatile kitset garden rooms or complete alfresco spaces.
Achieve a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with level thresholds and cohesive flooring. Bring indoor comfort outside with modern weatherproof furniture and outdoor fireplaces.
Features like operable louvred roofs and heating can create a valuable, multi-season living area, effectively increasing your home's footprint without the need for a traditional extension.
Outdoor living rooms: from a deck to a full-blown garden room
This outdoor space designed by Bolig Architecture, offers a beautiful alfresco setting with all the comforts of an indoor room. Image: John Williams
All the creature comforts: outdoor living rooms that emphasise living
Designed by Jessop Architects, this covered outdoor room extends the living area of a Remuera home. Image: John Williams
Outdoor living rooms that maximise your indoor space
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