10 tips for creating a great alfresco design

For the most part, Australians are avid outdoor enthusiasts to the point that they create alfresco areas or outdoor rooms in their backyards to increase their ability to enjoy their garden, lawn and other natural enhancements on their property. If you desire one of these areas on your own property, there a number of ways to create one to suit your preferences, needs and usage habits. Read our 10 tips for creating a great alfresco design in your yard before you start to plan one.

1. Select a Location

Choose a spot for your outdoor room. The location should be as level as possible or you will need to excavate the area to level it out sufficiently.

2. Decide on a Flooring Option

Options for flooring in an outdoor room include timber planks, a cement slab, bricks or concrete pavers. Select the option that suits your style of house the best.

3. Add Sufficient Seating

Add seating to the area to enable people to lounge about and relax. Examples of this seating include couches, chairs, stools and loungers with all-weather cushions and weatherproof materials.

4. Place a Table or Two in the Area

On top of seating, you should place a table or two in this alfresco design. Your family members and friends will then be able to set their plates, glasses or other items on these elements while they enjoy this new extension of your home.

5. Install an Outdoor Kitchen

When you enjoy grilling outdoors, install a kitchen in your alfresco area complete with custom cabinets for storage and a grill for cooking along with other features.

6. Provide Shade with a Pergola or Roof

A pergola will provide filtered shade where a roof is solid to offer complete shade for this outdoor room.

7. Increase Enjoyment with Options for Lighting

Hang lights from the pergola or roof, or attach them to the side of the house if your outdoor room attaches to your home. By doing this, you can use this room even at night.

8. Enhance Your Outdoor Room with Live Plants

Combine your love of container gardening with your design plans for your alfresco area. Live plants will provide an earthy enhancement to your outdoor room.

9. Enclose the Area to Keep Bugs Outdoors

If you dislike dealing with bugs, enclose the area with screens. This way, you can enjoy nature without the hassle of flies, bees or other creepy critters.

10. Install a Heat Source for Year-Round Enjoyment

To enjoy your alfresco area throughout the year, regardless of how cold it may be, add a heat source to the area. A chiminea and fire pit are only two suggestions to accomplish this.

Elyse Cabinets will provide you with a quality alfresco design and a number of the elements to make it come to fruition upon request. Expand the usability of your house today with an attractive outdoor room.

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