{"id":4510,"date":"2022-02-09T15:36:12","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T04:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/nsw\/?p=4510"},"modified":"2022-06-14T17:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T07:06:58","slug":"outdoor-entertaining-area-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/nsw\/outdoor-entertaining-area-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Entertaining Areas on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When purchasing a new home, one of the areas that usually need to tick the boxes is the outdoor entertaining area. There\u2019s nothing better than enjoying a summer barbeque with family and friends or sitting by the fire pit in winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscaping and outdoor renovations can get costly quickly, but it\u2019s not impossible to create the ultimate outdoor area on a budget. Below we list a range of budget backyard ideas<\/strong> to consider for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to plan <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to think about how you would like your area to look and what needs to be removed\/replaced or what can be refreshed. The more that you can reuse will reduce the cost. Remove any items that you won\u2019t be keeping so you can see the space properly and are able to measure out the areas you plan to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search online for the type of look you\u2019re hoping to achieve, do your research and sketch your area out so you know exactly what you will be doing once you start your renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s important in an entertaining area? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shade. You want to ensure that you have some shade to ensure that you can use your entertaining area in all climates. You may already have an existing patio with roof coverings, but if you don\u2019t, there are options that are cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase aluminium gazebo\u2019s which can be fixed to the ground to ensure their sturdiness. Many are rust-resistant so they will fare well in the weather. This is a much cheaper option than having to install a Colorbond patio roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is not within budget, you may consider using shade sails, whilst this will restrict you from using the area when it\u2019s raining, it will still give you protection from the hot sun and summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work with what you have<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning your outdoor area will be a lot cheaper if you work with what you already have. Take the time to decide what you currently love about your outdoor space and what you want to feature. You may want to focus on a pool area, so that is the talking point of your outdoor entertaining, or you may have a large patio area that will be used most, focus on your main feature, and expand out from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple things like removing rotting trees, patching areas of grass, and fixing anything that you feel detracts from the space can make a huge difference to your DIY garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furniture can be expensive and it\u2019s not too hard to bring back to life existing furniture. Timber furniture can be sanded back and re-stained, or you may decide to paint it instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Budget Backyard<\/strong> Shopping!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, eBay, and good old fashioned garage sales all provide the opportunity to find some amazing bargains for your budget backyard<\/strong>. Upcycle! It doesn\u2019t need to be daunting, there are some great tutorials online to help you get a little crafty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Additions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n