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A well-planned play space should feel like part of the garden rather than an object placed in the middle of it. The best designs combine climbing, swinging,…

Porous vs. non-porous paving: which is best for drainage? The answer depends on more than the surface material. Soil type, rainfall, slope, sub-base…

A motorized awning can turn an exposed patio, balcony or alfresco area into a more comfortable part of the home. With a wall-mounted remote, smartphone control…

An outdoor sofa has to do more than fill a patio. It needs to feel comfortable during a long lunch, look considered beside paving and garden beds, and cope…

A Zen garden brings a sense of order and calm to an outdoor area through a restrained palette, considered spacing and natural textures. Gravel, bamboo, timber…

Home design is about making leisure time feel comfortable, attractive, and well suited to everyday life. The same principle can guide online entertainment: a…

A timber fence can define a garden, improve privacy and give a home a warm, natural edge. In Australia, however, outdoor wood must cope with intense…

A small suburban backyard can become noticeably cooler and more comfortable with the right tree. A well-placed canopy filters harsh summer sunlight, softens…

A herringbone paving pattern brings movement and visual structure to patios, courtyards, garden paths and entertaining areas. Its interlocking arrangement is…

Outdoor curtains can turn a bare patio, balcony or verandah into a more comfortable living area. They soften harsh sunlight, screen neighbouring properties and…