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Adam and Charlie build an outdoor entertainer's haven

From a small, tired old back garden to an engaging entertainment space. - by Charlie Albone
  • 12 Mar 2021

How do you transform a basic and bland concrete courtyard from the 60’s into an outdoor entertainer’s masterpiece? With a few clever design tricks to create the illusion of a much larger space. Break up your area into zones with changes of levels, different materials and by bringing the planting into the centre of the area, you can create the illusion of a much larger yard. No space is wasted either. A poorly used passageway can be easily transformed into an outdoor bar area complete with its own fridge.

WATCH: Charlie and Adam create an outdoor entertainer's masterpiece

Define your deck

Outdoor deck entertaining area
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Define your dining and relaxing zones with offset steps between the two.

Outdoor entertaining area
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Bench seats in the paved area help to create a relaxation zone.

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It's standing room only at this bar, which makes the most of narrow and difficult areas. 

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Charlie Albone
Charlie Albone
Charlie has worked internationally and in Australia for the past 17 years, designing and building gardens that are timeless, inspiring and enjoyable to spend time in. In 2015 and 2016, he was awarded two Silver gilt medals for his own gardens at the world’s most prestigious flower show The Chelsea Flower Show.

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How to build an outdoor bar table

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Adam makes a bunny ear shelf

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