Here in Australia we really do have great weather for outdoor dining & a fabulous alfresco area really is a must for our dream house.
I have been on the hunt for some images to show my dream guy just what I would like to do with our alfresco area.
Logans Hammer Building & renovating from Seattle, USA
had just what I was looking for...
Although I would like that timber ceiling & hand rails painted white
I do love the stone fireplace surround. It would be great to have an outdoor kitchen like this , but I think something a little less extravagant will be more in our budget. A cupboard with some bench space & a built in BBQ would do the trick, don't you think?
My dream guy likes the look of stack stone used in home decor, whether it is indoors, part of the facade or even used in the landscaping, this would give him the opportunity to use that product within our house design.
This outdoor kitchen actually has a built in fridge, freezer & sink, not to mention a flat screen tv!
I don't know, I love to escape the tv, not have it follow me outside!!!
We will definately be having a ceiling fan as they actually keep the fly's away. You can pop your food on the table & not worry that it will be covered in flys before you blink your eyes!!!
I'm seeing a lot of images with curtains on the outdoor area, but I don't think that is something I will use in my Alfresco design!
Have you got a fabulous outdoor dining space to enjoy & does it have a fireplace to extend its use into the chillier months?
CHEERS
Trish xxx
4 comments:
Love that outdoor area. I have ceiling fan's they are the greatest. They also keep mosquitoes at bay. Mimi xx
I have a feeling that those images (bbq, fireplace etc) have been photoshopped - just from the shadows and gradients, not that that's got anything to do with your post, just observed it :)
I love your ideas. I'd love a fire place in an alfresco area, have you seen those ones that are two way? THey are a fireplace in the lounge that goes through the wall to the alfresco and you can see through them? That's my dream... A ceiling fan would be fantastic too and I love the look of outdoor curtains but not so sure of the practicality. Wow, long comment, sorry Trish, hehehe!
Jxx
I think the whole fan thing getting rid of flies sounds quite the go!! are you away on your holiday or are you back now? no doubt you will post something about your adventures...
I like this post, I'm yet to "decorate" our outdoor area. Love the idea of curtains, but I'd agree that it would probably not be very practical. I never thought of fans being useful for keeping away insects. That's something to think about.
Suzy xxx
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