Christmas baubles to inspire your alfresco festive season decorating
Whether you’re a traditionalist who loves all things red and green, or you prefer a modern and minimal design, these Christmas decoration inspirations are sure to bring on the alfresco festive spirit.
Whether you have a patio, pergola, deck or outdoor room, we hope they inspire decorating your outdoor area this festive season.
Have you ever noticed how alfresco spaces seem to compliment both the inside and the outside of your home?
When it comes down to it, what is alfresco?
It’s a distinctive area that sits on the edge of where the exterior of your home starts and the interior of your home ends.
But does the interior of your home really end? These days alfresco is almost part of your internal living area.
The alfresco room is a must-have in the modern house, and more and more old houses are being extended to include an alfresco room.
Why do so many of us love an alfresco room?
Could it be because it suits our climate so much, and therefore gives us many benefits and entertaining options?
Having an alfresco room means that you can entertain more family and friends – using both your internal living areas and having it open out to your alfresco room.
And then there’s the practical side. It’s much easier to clean an alfresco room than a carpeted room, or even a tiled room. Simply get the hose out and voila…your alfresco area is spick and span.
When designing your alfresco room, what should you look for?
We recommend timeless appeal. If you’re building a new home, the alfresco design can be incorporated in the whole of house design.
If you’re extending, then take into account the existing design of your place and go for something that complements.
Consider your lifestyle…
…and what your alfresco will be used for:
Do you entertain or prefer quiet time relaxing
Will you have children using the space
Do you want to utilised your alfresco room all year around
Do you prefer light, airy and modern, or perhaps cosy and comfy
At the end of the day, your alfresco area should reflect the environment you want, for your family and friends.
Be inspired by these five 2018 design trends for patio, pergola, decking and alfresco areas. We hope you are inspired to create your perfect outdoor space.
Do you need help creating your perfect outdoor space?
If you would like to discuss how to create a beautiful outdoor area designed specifically for you and your lifestyle, contact Letitia today.
If you’re thinking about creating a beautiful alfresco area, you may be interested in some of the 2018 alfresco design trends.
Flexible covering
Having a flexible cover over your alfresco area provides you with a beautiful and functional outdoor area that you can use all year round. Increasing in popularity are roof covers with ventilation, such as the Louvretec opening roofs. Not only do these designs help your alfresco to stay cool and shady during Summer, they help reduce the wear and tear of your patio and outdoor furniture.
Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Living
Creating a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor spaces is certainly one of the most popular design factors when creating your alfresco area. Not only can you effectively double your living space, you have a variety of options to achieve this look, including
Glass walls or large windows
Adding a deck
Incorporating a roof or cover over your alfresco area
Matching your interior/exterior decor
Outdoor Lighting
Having the right lighting can really impact the atmosphere of our patio, pergola or decking. It is also well known that a good lighting plan can increase the value of your property. Some of the popular outdoor lighting techniques include:
Wall lights with covers
Lights underneath steps or ledges
Fairy lights / hanging lights
Solar lighting along the garden edge or path
Outdoor kitchens
It’s quite common to see families cooking outdoors in Australia – we have great weather for it! And because of that incorporating an outdoor kitchen into your alfresco area is definitely one of the design trends we are seeing. In fact, we recently shared six things to consider when designing your outdoor kitchen.
Fire Pits
We don’t really think of, or use, fire pits in the warmer months, but they are one of the latest trends in outdoor living. While the idea itself is not new this feature is gaining popularity in new homes. They are a great way to enjoy your alfresco space in the cooler weather and are low maintenance too.
If you are looking to design a stunning alfresco area, contact us to discuss how we can help you create your ultimate alfresco.
