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Love the simplicity.

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A deck needn’t be on the same level as the house.

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A tiered deck creates outdoor rooms.

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Bruny Island, Tasmania Every deck should have one.

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Light and lovely, with louvres for privacy or to keep out the wind.

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Built-in seating, coffee table and planters make for a cohesive whole.

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CNC-routed marine plywood shutters can slide in front of the windows and terrace to provide protection from the sun and wind

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ceiling fans? very nice.

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Bench seating with built-in storage keeps cushions protected from the elements, yet ready to grab when you need them. A selection of thicker floor cushions can be used as extra seats to accommodate a large group, and a table on casters makes a portable surface for setting down drinks and snacks.

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Large, hinged barn doors fold into position to open up the hideaway, and a central gutter collects water from the butterfly roof into a nearby drum. This design ensures that the chickens are not only locked up safe at night but also have plenty to drink from the rainwater run-off.

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between house and garage? Due to the nature of where steppers are normally installed, either through a garden bed or lawn, Harrison avoids materials that are porous, such as sandstone, and instead opts for hard-wearing materials such as Bluestone, granite or travertine.

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between house and garage? Most stepping stones sit on a foundation of builder’s sand, to give them maximum stability. Stones and pavers can settle and sink over time due to moisture and foot traffic, however, and may need to be lifted from time to time for more sand or soil to be added underneath.

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between house and garage? There’s nothing worse than steppers placed too close together, so you end up shuffling along the pathway

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Love the chair....

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Nothing could be as easy to construct, or as decadent to use, as a hammock made out of a reclaimed wooden pallet and the strongest rope you can source. Make sure the pallet is sanded well and sealed to prevent damage to it (and, ahem, your own seating area). Decorate with soft cushions or, for even more dreaminess, top with a light mattress for the perfect afternoon nap spot.

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Blackbutt provides great fire resistance and depending on which state you live in, may even be on the list of approved hardwoods for fire zones. As far as performance goes, blackbutt is great to work with and very durable. It performs well in the Australian climate and doesn’t tend to warp and split.

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spotted gum decking - If you’re looking to create that wow factor with your new deck, try using wide board (136 x 25mm) spotted gum screwed down using 14 gauge 75mm stainless steel screws – it gives the appearance of a jetty or wharf and looks absolutely stunning.

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just like it.

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full-length screening for bugs.

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up and down decks make great seating...and less mowing.

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Nestled between the deck and the pool area, the fire pit creates another gathering space. The hot tub sits about 4 feet above the fire pit area, eliminating the need for a safety fence.

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Nestled between the deck and the pool area, the fire pit creates another gathering space. The hot tub sits about 4 feet above the fire pit area, eliminating the need for a safety fence.

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Nestled between the deck and the pool area, the fire pit creates another gathering space. The hot tub sits about 4 feet above the fire pit area, eliminating the need for a safety fence.

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One ring was 8ft diameter...not sure which one, but imagine it was the centre?

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The chair, called Etazin, is made of three solid steel rings. The outermost ring is stationary, creating a framework so the two inner rings can spin. A curved, padded lounge chair sits on the innermost ring.

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a screened pavilion is like having a summer house in your backyard. String up a hammock and put a game table inside, and relax all evening, immersed in the ambience of the summer night

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round outdoor table with rounded benches to fit - love it in white!

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stainless steel coolbox

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fireplace/barbecue

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different outdoor bathroom

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natural materials, new angles

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