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Adrian Apostolatos, Sydney outdoor room builder and founder of Emanate & Co

Adrian Apostolatos

Outdoor Room Designer, Builder & Founder of Emanate & Co

I've spent the past 25 years helping homeowners transform underused outdoor areas into spaces they love spending time in. It's never been about simply adding a deck or patio. It's about creating an outdoor room that feels like it has always been part of the home.

I work directly with every client from the first design consultation through to final handover because I believe great  communication, careful planning and attention to detail are what turn a good idea into a successful project.

My Design Philosophy

No two homes are the same so I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. 

Every project starts with understanding how you want to use your outdoor space, then designing something that suits your lifestyle, your property and your budget.  

My expertise includes outdoor room design, custom decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, council approvals, bushfire-compliant construction and managing projects from concept through to completion.

My Experience

Over the years, I've worked on a wide range of outdoor projects across Sydney.

One thing I've learned is that the best results don't come from focusing on the structure first. They come from understanding how people want to live. That's why I focus on designing outdoor rooms that suit each family, complement the home and continue to add value for years to come.

Working across every stage of the design and construction process has also shown me what leads to successful projects and where costly mistakes are often made. From the initial consultation through to approvals and the final build, I've seen firsthand how good planning and informed decisions make all the difference.

Through the articles I write, I share the same advice I give my own clients. I believe the more you understand before you build, the better the outcome will be.

Authored Articles

Development Consent Approved for Alfresco Outdoor Room

How we got this Development Consent APPROVED for a new Alfresco Outdoor Room through Ku-ring Gai Council… A lot of people can start shaking uncontrollably just by the thought or even...

New Podcast | Financing Home Renovation with Aaron Christie David

Financing Your Home Renovation with Aaron Christie-David Are you ready to finally get started on your dream alfresco area or pool, but are thinking that you might need to get your fi...

Building a Low Decking To The Ground | Alfresco Builder

Don't make these mistakes with your deck Often the deck or external floor can be a last minute thing that people almost 'just throw on' as an after thought. But it won't be for a cou...

Hamptons Alfresco Outdoor Living Tutorial | Emanate & Co

'Hamptons' Alfresco Outdoor Living "Tutorial" Let Adrian Apostolatos walk you through & help you understand one of our more popular outdoor living constructions that we create be...

The Devil is in the detail - Emanate & Co

The 'Devil' is in the detail... Comparing Apples with Apples; The Devil is in the detail; You’ve heard all of the sayings for ever in a day, but people get caught up in the moment &a...

Building Outdoor Living Areas in a Bushfire Zone

Here you go…. I’ve outlined the steps that we follow, often early in our consversations with clients & we’ve made as part of our standard process. It’s a little bit of addit...

Best Design Tips For Your Alfresco Outdoor Room | Emanate & Co

Simpler can be better... You don’t want a dog’s breakfast when you step outside, where there is a 'mish mash' of a million different styles & ideas. So try the principal of somet...

How Big Should My Deck or Pergola Be | Deck Pergola Designs

Again, a common question we get asked & something that you should think carefully about especially when you are designing your deck. There would be nothing worse then once the co...

‘Eclipse’ Opening Roof Operating Instructions

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