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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

Outdoor Understand Your Options Top 3 Tips | Emanate & Co

Often we tell our clients to "slow down" so they can achieve a better result for their new Outdoor Living Area, so we've put together this quick 3 min read to give you the top 3 tips...

Polycarbonate Patio Covers

Polycarbonate patio covers…… Its just toooooooo hot. We can’t sit out there. Does this sound like you? For the umpteenth time today we’ve had people come in looking to replace the po...

Light Fittings to Complete Your Outdoor Living Area | Australia

Don’t leave out the lights when you construct your outdoor living area. That’s alright, we’ll whack them in later – Don’t fall for that old chestnut So much has changed in terms of p...

Best Design for Your Patio Cover Alfresco Outdoor Living Area

When you are running through your thoughts, options, colours, designs, etc for your new outdoor living area, deck or patio cover; we will guide you through three areas of considerati...

Take a look at this total property transformation!

I want to share a showcase project we recently completed. Why? Because it gives you an idea what we are capable of. As you can see in the before/after above we transformed an unused ...

5 Design Styles You’ll Love - Emanate & Co

If you are planning on revamping your outdoor entertaining area, or want to improve the one you already have, you need shelter so you can use the area – no matter what the weather or...

4 ways to turn your backyard into an oasis

Looking to create the perfect backyard oasis where you can kick back and relax in style with all the features whatever the season or weather? Then you need to tick these boxes for yo...

5 ways you can create your outdoor room - Emanate & Co

Need to know what boxes to tick to create an outdoor room that is comfortable, practical and reflects your individual style and personality? Read our tips for 5 ways to create an out...

How long does the process take? - Emanate & Co

A common question we receive is “When can you start building my deck?” or “How long does it all take to get started on our patio cover?” Every renovation project needs a plan. A qual...

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