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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?

HOME Magazine
Last updated: 25 March 2024 | 4 min read
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Extend your home's living space by creating a versatile outdoor room. Options range from simple covered decks to comprehensive alfresco areas or separate kitset garden rooms for a home office or guest space.

Achieve a seamless transition with level thresholds and cohesive flooring. Modern weatherproof furnishings, outdoor rugs, and features like outdoor fireplaces bring indoor comfort outside. With additions like operable louvred roofs and heating, you can create a functional, year-round extension of your home.

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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