For over 10ย years, us Aussies have watched the stars of Theย Blockย come up with unique decorating and renovating ideas for their spaces. The outdoor areasย continue to be a highlight, but how can you replicate them in your own home?
Belowย you will find out how some of the items used by the Blockheads can be used to redecorate your own patio (links to The Block Shop have also beenย included so you can shop the look). Who knows, after youโve completed your reno you may even be ready to sign up for the show yourself!
Ethanol fire pit
Maddie and Jarrodโs (Sky High, 2013) rustic, yet modern design sense inspired them to use theย Ethanol Outdoor Fire Pit. This environmentally friendly, perfectly circular dish usesย bioethanolย instead of traditional wood; thus, involving no smoke and no mess. Itโs great for a quick setup when inviting guests over or having an impromptu outdoor romantic dinner.
Garden screen
The Blockโs Karstan and Maxine (Glasshouse, 2014) used thisย Marakesh Outdecoย Gardenscreenย to outstanding effect. These screens are easy to install for privacy and/or decoration. Their contemporary design consists of geometric patterns influenced by Moroccan art. Theย durable high-quality garden screen is a simple way to make any backyard popย andย features an 80% blackout range; thus, making it a perfect fence, wall or boundary to a patio.
Daybed and cushions
As seen in Josh and Charlotteโs Terrace (Triple Threat, 2015), this waterproofย Daybedย and Cushionsย are practical as well as aesthetically pleasing. They come in many differentย coloursย and patterns, so can easily be matchedย withย the rest of your furniture.
Green wall
For a refreshing new look,ย Cityforestย Greenwallย Pocketsย can be installed. From the amazing herb garden used in Josh and Jennaโs kitchen (All Stars, 2013), these DIY Greenwall Pockets are simple to set up and add some purpose to your walls. Each pocket contains four pouches that can hold four-to-16 plants. Buy more and join them together to turn aย bare patio wall into a luscious flowing green space.
Light panel
The Hippo Skin Light Feature Panelย was used by Dale and Sophie (2012) as an outdoor lighting scheme. The stylish contemporary design of theย panel added someย colourย and brightness to the given space. It is powder-coated in orange and comes with a tube light, opal acrylic lining and brackets for hanging.
Angelina fire pit
Featured by Josh and Jenna (2011), theย Angelina Fire Pitย is a rustic, yet sleek fire pit. It comes in two sizes, 85cm and 110cm, and is made from mild steel. This traditional wood-burning pit is the perfect size to create that nice glow. Itโs theย ideal addition to aย patio that is used to entertain guests or wants a homey feel.
— Marcus is the managing director ofย Great Aussie Patios, Perthโs leading patio and carport builder since 2000.ย
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