From “little things, big things grow”.
We were approached by Fiona & Jules at “Sticks & Stones Landscaping Design” to initially work on the pool cabana. This then led to further discussions with the clients Stu & Carol about their ”ultimate” plans for the new Hamptons stylish outdoor living area.
Again & we see this a lot, where there is just no cover & no opportunity to entertain outside - everything is covered up.We see this a lot where they had a beautiful home, but step outside from the back door & there was nowhere to entertain or relax in comfort or style – the table & chairs were covered more often than not to protect them from the elements.
So we designed both the pool cabana & the main outdoor living area so they matched & blended with each other; however the pool cabana came with one box we had to tick – it could only have 3 posts & it was freestanding!
So in came our structural engineer who designed the ‘bones’ of the structure to eliminate the post which would have ended up in the pool.
Both areas have a white painted, timber ceilings under Colorbond roofing with the main entertaining area combining ‘Velux’ skylights, flushmounted Heatstrips & downlights.
We took care of all required drafting of plans, specifications & approvals – this project managed to get approved via a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) under Complying Development which means we didn’t need a lengthy process through local council.
Can you entertain our relax outside all year round? Is your BBQ & outdoor furniture always covered?
Contact us to have a discussion about the options available for your home.
Adrian Apostolatos is the founder of Emanate & Co, a family business with more than 30 years of history. He has been helping Sydney homeowners create thoughtfully-designed outdoor rooms for the past 25 years.
He specialises in outdoor room design, custom decks, patios, outdoor kitchens and fully managed outdoor living projects. Through his articles, he shares practical advice to help homeowners plan before they build.
