go-to zone

“The whole design for the outdoor areas revolved around the covered couch zone (above), which functions as a family hub,” explains Matt. The indoor living area opens to the zone, with polished concrete floors and smoky grey engineered oak ceilings.

Delta Light ‘Spy Clip’ downlights from Inlite illuminate the space at night-time. To ensure the area was a haven not only during summer but also through the cooler months, under-slab heating was installed to accompany the warmth provided by the Jetmaster 1200 fireplace (see page 190), which features an oversized chimney, rendered in the same finish as the outdoor kitchen. A hanging chair is a place to relax while waiting for a bite from the sleek Le Panyol wood-fired pizza oven. (For a similar chair, try the Nova Caeli 'Orhan' hanging pod chair from Zanui).