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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 area by creating a dedicated outdoor room. This can range from a covered deck to a full kitset garden room for a home office or guest space.

Achieve a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with level thresholds and cohesive flooring. Modern, weatherproof furniture and features like an outdoor fireplace or operable louvred roof provide year-round comfort.

A well-designed outdoor room adds valuable, multi-use living space, becoming a natural, all-season 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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