2. Optimise an existing layout To make an existing deck more efficient, consider where you can fit in different elements – including furniture, lighting and cooking equipment – to save floor space and improve overall flow. You may decide it’s worth it to invest in built-in seating or new patio furniture to maximise the space.
Wallpaper
brass
Storage ideas
Brick-in firebox in main house
Half covered patio backing onto garage blocking southerlies and allowing north light in
Not connecting with the environment Many homeowners will plan windows and exterior doors without factoring in what they connect to or overlook. As a result, they don’t make the most of the assets available to them. Ballast Point PL Solution When planning the openings of your home, look to maximise what you’ve got. Take a look at your outside environment and consider its best features. Do you have a beautiful garden, lovely district views, tall trees in the distance or a bushland setting? A good design will enhance the outdoor environment and play up these assets.
Not connecting with the environment Many homeowners will plan windows and exterior doors without factoring in what they connect to or overlook. As a result, they don’t make the most of the assets available to them. Ballast Point PL Solution When planning the openings of your home, look to maximise what you’ve got. Take a look at your outside environment and consider its best features. Do you have a beautiful garden, lovely district views, tall trees in the distance or a bushland setting? A good design will enhance the outdoor environment and play up these assets.
Set-up: A laundry concealed within the open-plan dining/kitchen space of an inner-city warehouse apartment. “As the apartment has limited space, we needed to minimise the laundry’s footprint and not intrude too much on other important parts of the home. This laundry design offers maximum functionality in a small space; it’s easy to access and use, and can be hidden from sight when needed.”
VJ uppers
Dining Nook
To the right, the door to the homeowners’ bedroom is hidden within a slatted wall. One of the slats even conceals the door handle. “Because it’s located off such a public space, this made their bedroom more private,” says Ronderos.
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Doors
The custom-made cupboards in the dining room provide more than just storage. “We didn’t have room for a separate laundry, so it’s hidden behind these cupboard doors,” says Cash.
Front deck; towel hooks
Dining bench
Curtanis
Appliance alcove
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