Your outdoor living space is like the statement, the main attraction of your entire home. But, people tend to undermine its importance and often go low-key when it comes to this space. In Melbourne’s West, you can use your outdoor living space for social events, as your go-to date spot, or even as a space where you like to introspect a little.
Now, you wouldn’t want to get such an important part of your house wrong, would you?
So, to assist you in this particular “space”, we have found these common mistakes that you must avoid when adding an outdoor living space
Top 7 Mistakes While Doing Garden Renovation in Melbourne West
We get it. You want to turn your unused backyard or ground into a stylish outdoor living room. Whether it’s the cottage vibe that you have been seeing all over your Pinterest board or the modern hint of sophistication in the whole setting, the key to an artsy living space is to use your spacer/room right.
1.
Not Making the Most Of The Vintage/Artsy Features
Your outdoor living room might be abundant in the decor and vintage design that you are failing to notice. For you, these features add a boring hint to the whole vibe. But guess what? What they end up adding is a unique personality to your backyard.
You must be wondering, “How”!
Well, here’s how:
- An outdoor space with a chimney: It just adds a distinctive aroma to your space which you can use on chillier nights, or a bonfire chit-chat session.
- You have a specific colour scheme for your space: You can use the palate to colour-coordinate with different elements of the outdoor living room.
Here’s an example:
- Green: Use it to accentuate the greenery in your garden renovation in Melbourne West.
- Tan/Brown: Use it to enhance the earthy tones/architectural vibes
- Red: Decorate it with earthen pots, or other red-decor items. This will make such a statement when you want a subtle holiday vibe to your entire living space.
2.
Declining It of The Social Space “Hall”
A backyard is where you can breathe, quite literally. Apart from all your daily whereabouts, an outdoor space should be meant for entertainment or social events only.
In Melbourne West, people often make the mistake of turning their former gardens into a sample of flora and fauna.
But here’s where they go wrong. You must keep the entertainment feature in mind. Imagine this, you are out in the morning sun, and suddenly you crave a place to sit with your favourite dessert in hand. How cool would that be!
Now, you can turn that into reality by adding a couch with a little roof on top. Amidst it all, keep a coffee table to put your dessert, your basket of fruits, or even your work device for the times you like working around nature.
3.
Ignoring the Weather Factor While Choosing Plants/Furniture
Melbourne is known for its fickle weather. Aussies also like to call it a city that has four seasons in one day. Yet, it’s funny how people overlook the whole idea and focus on the design and interior instead. To make your outdoor space work with the weather, and not against it, make sure you integrate quality seating into the raised beds/terrace.
Also, plant some delicious-smelling flowers and herbs to create a blossoming vibe.
4.
Not Planning Light and Shade Elements Beforehand
There are many things to consider when it comes to the light and shade elements of your backyard. For example, you should never put your dining area in full exposure to the sun. For this, make sure you put the dining area in the west-facing spots.
You would want to enjoy your outdoor living space the entire year, so ensure that you choose plantations and herbs that provide tons of season interest and structure to your space
5.
Bizarre Placement of the Pool
A pool is your go-to place when you want to escape the sweaty heat and want to spend quality time with your family and friends. Sadly though, the pool is not something you can enjoy every day or every month of the year.
Also, you do not want to worry about the kids tripping over the pool or just being there like a sort of “obstacle” in your way.
So, make sure you place the pool where there’s less chance of “foot traffic”. For this, you must use strategic landscaping for the space. This will ensure that you avoid a slip hazard to an extent.
6.
A Space Requiring A Lot of Maintenance
Going over the top is fine as long as you can maintain your outdoor living without any added pressure. Sometimes, people put off the maintenance work until the ‘next day’ which leads to moulds and algae building up on your wooden furniture causing deterioration.
This results in unnecessary added work and expenses related to the “high-maintenance” living room. Instead, just stick to the basics and make the living space work for you.
7.
Not Hiring a Professional Builder
We all think at some point in our lives that we have it all figured out. However, a professional’s help is what you must take into account if you want to make the most of your living space.
Contact Us Today For Garden Renovation in Melbourne West
In Melbourne West, it’s quite a task to find a good builder who aligns with your outdoor space dreams. Worry no more now that you have us in the picture. From exquisite backyard flooring to providing insights to make your outdoor space more aesthetically pleasing, we do it all.
Make sure you contact us and get a FREE quote to make your outdoor living space dreams come to reality.
Cheers to your new outdoor living space!