An Aussie party is not a party unless there are barbeques, cold drinks and nice music outdoors. Even the coldest or hottest seasons cannot stop outdoor entertainment. If you want to build an outdoor entertainment at your home, here are some ideas from OzBoz Carpenters North Brisbane for the ultimate design.
Decide on the Size of Your Entertainment Area
Establish the size of the entertainment space that you need. Estimating the size of the right deck is not a straightforward issue since it depends on several factors, some of which may not be constant. Here are some of these factors:
- The space available in your backyard
- The number of visitors you expect from time to time at your home. If your activities may involve many visitors at your home, then a bigger entertainment area is ideal.
- Your budget.
The space you need for four people complete with a table and seat is about 155 square feet, including space to move around where necessary. For a space that can host 20 people, you require approximately 800 square feet of deck construction.
Let Your Outdoors Entertainment Area Mimic the Interior
You can have a “room” outdoors complete with great ceiling design, flooring and lighting. A better idea is to have a pergola with a flexible roof- one that you can retract when not using the pergola. If you can connect this pergola to your home office at these times of COVID-19, it is even better.
Furnish your pergola with a nice selection of seats that are comfortable to use. Make sure you use materials that can withstand wind, water, heat, cold, and other likely outdoor conditions. There are many ideas from Carpenters North Brisbane for building a pergola with good protective walls.
A Barbeque Area With a Nice Grill
A barbeque area calls for more than when you want only an outdoor kitchen for your family meals. You would need to install gas and electricity facilities, and water lines. This plan calls for the input of professional technicians like plumbers and electricians.
For a barbeque, you cannot ignore the importance of drinks and musical entertainment to help wash down the delicacies. A lot of work will go into wiring in readiness for the installation of speakers and refrigerators. You may also need a mini home bar.
A Fireplace for the Cold Nights
A nice fireplace is essential to ensure that you and your guests can utilize it even when temperatures are cold. Most people choose from two options. Some opt for the natural firewood while others install a gas-fuelled fire pit.
Whatever option you chose, it is important to ensure that your fireplace does not become an eyesore after use. It is easier to keep the gas fireplace clean than the traditional firewood. Its design in itself adds aesthetic value, and you do not have to clean ashes afterwards.
Install Quality Flooring
You can install timber flooring to extend the entertainment area from the main house. Consult Carpenters Brisbane for hardwood flooring ideas. However, since you will have a barbeque, you may want to install granite flooring, which is more durable and resilient. For more home renovation tips, check out OzBoz Constructions Carpenters North Brisbane blog page.