2 Stunning And Practical Ways To Enclose Your Outdoor Living Space

Outdoor living is an enormously important part of the Australian lifestyle. As well as enjoying time outdoors in public spaces, most Australian homeowners have dedicated outdoor space at home in the form of a deck, balcony, patio or verandah. This outdoor space serves as extra living space and a place to cook up a BBQ and entertain family and friends.

Unfortunately, the often-extreme Australian climate can make an outdoor living space less than comfortable during certain times of the year. The intense summer heat or the cold winter winds can render an outdoor space fairly unusable in many parts of the country. For this reason, many homeowners opt to enclose their outdoor living space. Here are two great options to try if you're considering doing so.

1. Outdoor blinds or awnings

Outdoor blinds and awnings are a great way to enclose your outdoor living space. They're an unobtrusive, affordable and versatile way to control heat, wind and cold and make the area more comfortable during extremes of hot and cold weather. 

You can choose from a variety of different materials that will suit the climate where you live and how much protection from the elements is required. They're also fantastic for keeping flying insects, such as mosquitoes and flies, out of your outdoor living space.

One option for outdoor blinds and awnings is the Ziptrak awning style. They work for both contemporary and period-style homes. These operate using a sliding, track-guided system that allows you to retract or lower the blinds or awnings with ease as you desire. They don't have chains or ropes that can be fiddly to use and are also prone to breakage after repeated exposure to the elements.

2. Plantation shutters

Another excellent option for enclosing your outdoor space is plantation shutters. They're an increasingly popular option for many Australian homeowners because they are simple to use, are very practical and look beautiful. If you have a federation- or traditional-style home, these shutters really complement the period architecture of these properties.

Plantation shutters offer you the ability to fully open up or enclose your outdoor space. The louvres also give you extra control over how much light, breeze and privacy you want for the area. If you live in a very hot or very cold location, you can also opt for shutters with insulated frames and louvres. This will help to keep the space cooler or warmer much more effectively.

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