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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 by creating an outdoor living room, a versatile space for year-round use. Options range from simple covered decks to complete kitset garden rooms.
Achieve a seamless transition using level thresholds and cohesive flooring. Modern weatherproof furnishings, outdoor rugs, and outdoor fireplaces bring indoor comfort outside.
Features like operable louvred roofs and heating can create a cosy, all-season space, effectively adding another room to your home and increasing your property's usable living area.
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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