1. Seating
Add built-in bench eats and a standing bar to the mix and you'll be the proud owner of the perfect entertainer. You'll love the variety of places to eat, drink and socialise in your delightful decked area.
2. Add colour
Position your sun-loving herbs and veg just beyond the roofline, for maximum exposure. Include a potted lemon tree and, for extra colour, throw in a few pink-leaved ornamental kale plants to brighten things up.
3. Barbecue
Think about where to position your barbecue. Place it in view – and within earshot – of people standing inside to make communication oh-so-easy: "That will be two steaks medium-rare please!"
4. Create a space to relax
Add a woven hanging egg chair and fill it with cushions to create your all-important relaxation zone.
5. Storage
Create extra storage for toys by making tables out of plastic tubs and bamboo lids (cut from bamboo benchtops).
6. Details
Create extra benchtop space for the barbecue with a timber stand-up bar. The perfect place to chat over a drink.
Now read about the cafe-style kitchen makeover here.
