Summer is almost at an end here in Australia and that is the perfect time to think about ways to brighten up your outdoor living space. In this short blog, we offer a few inspirational ideas to transform your backyard.
- Install a pergola – The best pergolas in Melbourne are available from a family-owned business; you choose the design and features and the unit is assembled by a team of professionals. Timber choices include merbau, spotted gum and treated pine, along with a wide range of fixtures and fittings. They have numerous templates but are happy to create a new design that meets your specifications, give them a call today and start the process.
- New awning – Shading is essential and you can go the whole 9 yards by installing a fully retractable awning that is designed for your terrace. There are motorised solutions and they even have weather sensors that move the unit automatically. Why not turn your terrace into an Art Deco boulevard? Whatever the style, the awning supplier loves a challenge.
- Artificial grass – Who doesn’t hate mowing the lawn, not to mention watering in the summer; we have some great news, you can now buy high-quality artificial grass that comes in a range of lengths. This is a pet-friendly product, so if your dog likes to dig holes, he has met his match! Easy to manage and always looks like it has been freshly cut, artificial grass is a game-changer.
- PVC fencing – Forget sanding and painting the fence, replace that old wooden fence with timber-grain PVC and say goodbye to maintenance. The boundaries of your property should be well-defined and with stunning PVC fencing, your home will stand out in the neighbourhood.
- Ground level lighting – LED spikes are amazing; an LED light fitting with a small solar panel, you simply spike it in the ground and when sunset arrives, the light appears! Put a few in the flower beds and between trees, and experiment until you find the right combo.
Your outdoor living space is part of the home and we hope the above suggestions lead you to making some improvements. The web can show you lots of ideas to transform your backyard. Google away and you’re sure to discover a novel feature.
