Outdoor spaces have become more than just practical, now we want our outdoor areas to be multifunctional, stylish, and comfortable and inviting all year round. Decks, Pergolas & Patios, a themed edition of Backyard & Garden Design Ideas, showcases the whole process from planning and design to the fittings, fixtures and furnishings needed to complete any project. This magazine explores paving options and how to achieve ideal decks or patios, different screening ideas and pergolas for privacy as well as shade and shelter. Also featuring design styles, furnishings and showing you how to accentuate space with pots and planters. Whether you are looking for some inspiration or expert advice, Decks, Pergolas & Patios has you covered.
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Suburban Secret • From pavilion to pool, this outdoor retreat is made for relaxed family entertaining
KEEPING IT SIMPLE • This clean-lined design features a deck for outdoor entertaining and a pond for tranquillity
URBAN LIVING • Simple yet dramatic, this paved courtyard is a glowing testament to design innovation
WAREHOUSE style • A confident fusion of inner-city chic, eco-friendly flair and contemporary outdoor design
RUSTIC CHARM • The centrepiece of this foliage-filled rear garden is a simple timber pergola
Places to go • Places to go Meeting the family’s every need, this mult i-level garden is a design treat in every sense
GARDEN WITH SOUL • An inner Melb ourne garden with a modern urban feel and a strong sense of style
MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC • An elegant Mediterranean-style garden designed to soothe the soul and replenish the spirit
A LITTLE BIT Country • This beautiful garden blends Australian country charm with Mediterranean chic
SENSE OF ADVENTURE • At every turn there is something new to discover in this bushland-style retreat
IN THE ROUND • The repeated use of circular shapes gives this deck and pool an inviting organic feel
A LIFE OUTDOORS • Modern yet earthy, these outdoor spaces are as inviting as they are functional
THE GREAT ESCAPE • A rustic yet refined European-style garden complete with twin entertaining pavilions
PERFECT MATCH • Thanks to a clever design, the old and the new form a seamless indoor-outdoor connection
Holiday AT HOME • There is no need to board a plane when you want to enjoy the full holiday resort experience
COVERING GROUND • Properly paved entertaining areas and paths can inject new life into a lacklustre garden
THE LIGHT TOUCH • With the right lighting scheme, you can paint a new landscape after the sun goes down
BY THE POOL • Add a pavilion or cabana and turn your outdoor space into the ideal entertaining venue
BAMBOO BONANZA • Decking, screening or furniture, bamboo offers strength, style and endless design versatility
REVIVAL INSTINCT • Reusing and recycling materials in a garden design can be a truly transforming experience
GO FOR GREEN • Whether placed in the yard or on a patio, a greenhouse brings more plants into your life
THIS WEEKEND • PAVE YOUR PATIO WITH LIMESTONE