Stylish outdoor kitchen ideas
The room: Front yard and facade
Score: 31/40 (fifth place)
“This is a really good use of space – very smart,” said Darren Palmer of the outdoor cinema.
Minimal planting and pared-back styling in their front yard were complemented by an inclusion of an outdoor cinema for Britt and Taz.
Britt and Taz kept their front yard relatively simple, allowing the architecture of the house to do most of the talking. The couple included a few different outdoor seating options around the front to create cosy conversation nooks, while keeping the front door clear of clutter.
A generous section of lawn for kids to play in and to soften the facade, included a charming water feature.
Planting throughout the front yard was minimal and restrained with a dainty collection of plants around the perimeter, complemented by a dry riverbed, which matched the one in the backyard.
The couple’s big addition was an outdoor cinema installed along the side of the house, along with an open fire area.
But it was the garage door that proved to be the showstopper, featuring a decal by local First Nations artist Troy Firebrace in the same muted palette of the facade and the interior.
A garage door is a great opportunity to be creative and add some personality to your facade. Consider painting it in a strong feature shade for a pop of colour, or even look at a mural or artwork similar to Britt and Taz’s choice.