Space planning for landed property: Maximising outdoor living areas

Consider extending your indoor living areas outwards, creating seamless transitions with features like large sliding doors, covered patios, and integrated landscaping.

Common features include outdoor kitchens, dining areas, swimming pools, water features, vertical gardens, and comfortable lounge seating.

Use strategically placed plants, screens, fences, or water features to create a sense of privacy from neighbors and passersby.

Opt for weather-resistant materials such as teak, powder-coated aluminum, synthetic wicker, and composite decking.

Use a mix of potted plants, raised garden beds, vertical gardens, and strategically placed trees to create a lush and inviting outdoor environment.

Consider installing mosquito netting, using citronella candles or torches, and maintaining proper drainage to prevent mosquito breeding.

Use a combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, and consider energy-efficient LED options.