We love showcasing upmarket luxe here at Complete Home. But, sometimes only a small improvement is needed to truly make a garden or backyard space your own. With this in mind, here are some of our favourite outdoor living ideas for your home.

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An alfresco kitchen might seem like a big project, but it can be much easier to create than you might think! Plus, it will also work wonders for entertaining. One of Matt Leacy’s creative outdoor living ideas for a space like this is to turn it into a dynamic, functional living area. A space like this has all kinds of potential.

“The same way that you have a kitchen area, dining area casual lounge area and a playroom indoors, you can create equivalent areas outside that serve the same purposes and help you unlock the potential of your space,” Leacy says.

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It’s no secret that the summers across Australia seem to be getting hotter every single year. Consequently, your living spaces outside become less and less liveable. Your home’s interior also starts to experience the full effect of the sun. This is where the Shaderunner comes in.

The shade system the device uses is remarkably simple and effective. The canopy, built using sailing pulleys and stainless steel wires, extends and folds up with ease. And, with a choice of polyester-mesh or fully waterproof PVC, the Shaderunner not only cuts down on glare in your outdoor areas but it also lets you maximise the winter sunlight. This helps to efficiently heat and cool your home.

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Outdoor screens are ideal for privacy but that is not their only function; these versatile additions prove that creative outdoor living ideas can have flow-on inspiration across an entire space. Depending on what your preferred look is, there are a range of materials, styles and advantages to suit. Bamboo, Oxidised Steel and even Laminex can all create inspiring panels. These panels create privacy and enhance the appeal of your garden or entertaining spaces.

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If you’re looking for the ultimate backyard makeover, a cabana might just be the solution you need. This Blue Mountains design shows just how well a recreation space like this can harmonise with your existing garden, while providing a new space that’s perfect for entertaining.

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Like many renovation trends, outdoor furniture styles tend to come and go with the seasons. However, timber furniture seems to remain consistently timeless, and it’s easy to see why. With warm, summery tones, comfortable designs and its easy ability to be paired with stylish finishing touches like metallic accents or colourful cushions, timber furniture looks great on a deck or next to any pool.

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These colourful plants are one of our favourite outdoor living ideas, as they’re an extremely simple and cost-effective way to liven up any landscaped area. Colour match with furniture for some really beautiful results and a great chance to get creative!

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We’ve covered the vast potential that outdoor screens can have, but enhancing them with artwork is even better. These collections of laser-cut backyard art are great for adding flair to any space! Outdoor art goes well beyond screens though. It can include everything from a custom mailbox for your front lawn or even bespoke furniture. Plus, it can be a relatively inexpensive way to drastically change the look of any space without renovating.

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1. Screening & Fencing

Laser cut screening offers a creative alternative to the conventional fencing options available and can be used to create stunning privacy feature walls, focal spaces and even ‘outdoor rooms’ within a garden design. Screening can also be an effective way to hide or disguise service areas and is a stylish solution for providing valuable privacy for a property.

Decorative laser cut screening offers a unique way of covering windows or door frames whether to block unsightly views, increase privacy or create intrigue with shadow effects cast throughout a space. Internally, laser cut screens work well as creative room dividers.

As well as conventional two dimensional cutting, Urban Design Systems creates three dimensional designs which offer a real sculptural element to a two-dimensional panel. Due to the minimal cut-out density, three-dimensional designs offer almost complete block-out which can be great for certain situations.

2. Decorative gates

Decorative laser cutting is a modern way to create a striking entrance to a property, ensuring a stylish first impression for your home. Whether for mechanical sliding or hinged gates, we can provide all-aluminium or steel, or steel and timber framed units helping create a statement piece for your property.

3. Feature artwork

Decorative laser cut cutting can be used to create stunning feature artwork to help create ambiance and atmosphere to a space.

4. Light-up feature artwork

Patterned designs take on a whole new life when back-lit, whether by natural light, or with controlled LED lighting and can really transform an environment where they are used. The complexity of each design determines the amount of light filtered into a space so can be used cleverly to create shade in a space.

5. Sculptures

A laser cut weathered steel sculpture is the perfect statement piece in almost any landscape design, and hiding them throughout your outdoor area is a great way to add flair and curiosity.

6. Functional statement pieces

If you prefer a statement piece more integrated into your garden design, why not incorporate the laser cut look using a fire pit or custom-made planter trough? A planter trough made of weathering steel helps to bring the rustic look into your outdoor space, while a weathered steel fire pit is a great looking and heavy-duty outdoor heating option.

To see more advice and projects from Urban Design Systems, visit their company profile.

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