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Alfresco Living: the Home Renovation Idea that’s Taking Over Perth

Announcement posted by Next Level Extensions 14 Sep 2015

Home renovation specialist in Perth reveals why alfresco living areas are popular renovation projects in the spring.
Perth, WA, 14 September 2015 - Spring is around the corner. For home renovation specialists such as Next Level Extensions in Perth, that means it’s time to get ready for the alfresco living area “rush.” To many Australians, it seems like they are working longer hours and finding that they have less leisure time when they get home.

This has caused a lot of Australians to find ways to enjoy their leisure time at home more than they used to. A growing number are becoming partial to having alfresco living areas.

An alfresco living area is a cost-efficient method of adding living space to a home. From a basic upgrade of one’s patio or deck to a full-blown home renovation project, alfresco living areas provide the most space for the lowest building costs.

The Basic DIY Alfresco Living Area

For those who don’t want to renovate or spend a lot of money, it is possible to create a DIY alfresco living area with minimal cost or labour. A patio or deck can be turned into a private, cordoned area by installing plants around the perimeter. The plants create a natural “wall” around the patio or deck, providing intimacy and privacy.

After the plants have been placed around the perimeter, adding a few pieces of outdoor furniture can turn an ordinary patio or deck into a comfortable alfresco living area. Since it will be exposed to the elements, outdoor furniture that won’t degrade from the elements is highly recommended.

Chairs, sofas and tables are quite easy to find. Some homeowners prefer earthy colours that blend into the natural surroundings while others prefer bright colours that give the area its own identity. A BBQ is a popular finishing touch to a DIY alfresco living area.

The Professionally Built Alfresco Living Area

Those who want a more solid alfresco living area often call a builder. Builders can create areas such as a custom outdoor kitchen or a roof or porch extension. It is less expensive to enclose a patio or deck because the structural requirements aren’t as stringent as they are for the rest of the home. In fact, a roof extending from a home over a patio or deck uses mostly the home’s own structure to support the roof.

With more protection from the elements, an enclosure can house such amenities as a pizza oven or a state of the art entertainment system featuring a flat screen TV. Freezers and refrigerators can hold plenty of food and beverages. Decor can take precedence over durability for the furniture because the enclosure provides protection from the elements.

Other popular options for alfresco living areas include professional landscaping and outdoor lighting. Both of these design factors can turn an ordinary backyard into an attractive alfresco living area.

Whether professionally built or DIY, one thing seems certain: the alfresco living area trend isn’t going away anytime soon.

Next Level Extensions is a company specialising in home renovations and home extensions serving the Perth market. They offer home extensions, second storey additions, alfresco living areas and other home renovations from their Perth office. Led by award-winning home renovation designer Max Sardi, they have more than 70 years of combined experience in providing home renovation solutions for Perth area homeowners. To learn more, call 1300 948 094 or check out their website: http://www.nextlevelextensions.com.au/.