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Design Inspiration
Australian home design trends explained with James Hardie
Week 10: Britt and Taz
The room: Alfresco terrace and shed
Cash spent: $27,930 (Budget: $20,000)
Score: 27/30 (third place)
“It looks gorgeous; it’s got a lot of amenity,” said Darren Palmer about the outdoor kitchen.
A huge outdoor kitchen was the star of the alfresco space for Britt and Taz, including a barbecue, pizza oven and even a teppanyaki grill
Britt and Taz decided to create an “entertainers paradise”, as Taz called it. Their alfresco design included a huge U-shaped outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and pizza oven together with a teppanyaki plate. The generous stone benchtop also had an eat-in area, complete with bar stools.
“Our outdoor kitchen is bigger than some people’s normal kitchens,” said Taz, with a laugh.
“This is great,” said judge Marty Fox when he first walked onto the space, highlighting all the amenities that Britt and Taz included in the area.
The dining section was designed on a large scale, complementing the adjoining living area’s colour palette, and seating 10. It won lots of praise from Shaynna Blaze, who called it “superb”.
The couple’s shed was divided into two spaces, with a workshop and tools down one end and a bar at the other. The toolshed was a big hit, with practical storage solutions and wall-mounted tools for ease of access.
The bar space was a “speakeasy”-themed wine storage area with recycled wine barrels for tables.
Design tip
Look to energy-efficiency when you are doing a new build. Thoughtful choices such as including underfloor heating, solar energy and batteries, and using recycled materials when possible.
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Health & Safety
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.