Entertainment Area

Rafters

Q

Stone flooring is a good alternative to floorboards, and using the same material for both the floor and benchtop achieves a cohesive look. The trick is to aim for a natural, raw or almost rough-hewn look if you’re aiming for a French-provincial farmhouse feel.

Q

Glass doors and walls

Q

Ceiling Cambuild has constructed this impressive exterior space in Western Australia, using timber boards as a foreground feature to the wonderful view. Framing views of nature using natural materials is a considered and beautifully detailed touch.

Q

Window seats and benches have some space beneath them that would make for an excellent spot to store extra cushions, blankets, throws or even hats and gloves … for when we ever need them!

Q

An empty corner can be easily converted into a well-equipped bar – ideal for occasional cocktail nights, dinner parties or even work functions. It means that guests can help themselves without interrupting the cook in the nearby kitchen.

Q

Built-in bar So sophisticated, this marble splashback encased in timber adds visual impact to the built-in bar. Two wine fridges mean that a cool pinot gris is never out of reach, and another nifty idea is the in-built overhead row of glass racks. Here, glasses are easy to find when guests settle in and they don’t take up any cupboard space.

Q

Porcelain Ultra-compact surfaces are UV-resistant, meaning their colour won’t fade. Porcelain’s UV-resistance along with its resistance to heat makes the material the perfect choice for outdoor flooring and wall cladding. It can also be used for benchtops and cabinet fronts on outdoor kitchens and barbecue areas, even under the harsh Australian sun. And it’s one of very few products in the residential market that can be used on outdoor cabinets and still be covered under warranty.

Q

built in benches

Q