Outdoor Entertaining Area

Under cover Outdoor Entertaining Area

We, Far North Queenslanders know how important it is to have a covered outdoor entertaining area so we can use it ALL YEAR around especially if you love entertaining with friends and family. 

My number one consideration was to create a space that was versatile in all weather conditions, inviting, spacious and self sustainable.

The outdoor entertaining area is connected to the main house this keeps the minimalistic design, it is directly opposite from the detached parents retreat that has a simple box shape but the same exterior black colour(dulux night sky)which gives it  plenty of dramatic aesthetics. The most practical & functional thing about the entertaining area and parents retreat is they form a U shape and the swimming pool is right in the centre which means all areas are there to be used on a regular basis. 

Adding extra toilet & outdoor shower

We added things like an outdoor shower (exposed copper finish) and another toilet room with vanity as well as access via a side gate to ensure you don't need to enter through the main house.

It has a single span opening of nearly 10m that means no posts to obstruct the view of the pool... When you have an opening like that everything looks even more spacious. 

We have installed a full outdoor kitchen, complete with BBQ and a range hood specifically for BBQs , sink, floating shelving with LED strip lighting installed for beautiful ambience, full set of crockery, dishwasher and fridge - so that when we have guests over we are ready to rock n roll. We also included a pool table, a TV which is mounted so it is viewable from in the pool. 

My hero piece in this design is the emerald green, fishtail tiles I chose for the splash back that wows everyone who walks in to the area as it is such a contrast of what I have created it visually draws you to the colour. It is very important for my interior design flair that I love a simple envelope however there does need to be a bit of colour to lighten things up and make a more casual & fun place rather than being too intimidating with black & white simplicity. This Interior design & styling flair will truly make who you are... I also bought the same dinner set brand but with all different colours and patterns to funk it up. 

Garden is equally important

I love gardening and have a lot of knowledge but I can not seem to create a beautiful garden...on my own. This time around I got my garden design layout from my dear Garden Designer friend, Mark Vowles who has created the most amazing garden I've ever seen in Cairns with his fabulous Interior designer wife, Fairlie Kerr at their own place. He just needed to see my space, know that I was after a tropical feel and take my list of favourite plants. Three months later I have a lush, green, absolutely amazing garden. There you have it... a professional will make your vision come true and often exceed it. 

Your home is your sanctuary take care of this and your life becomes all that you wish it to be!