A beautiful garden invites you outdoors to host gatherings with friends, pool parties, and barbecues, as well as to relax with family. However, being outside in the sun, sweating and squinting, can cut short even the most wonderful get-togethers.
Enjoying your outdoor space, whether it’s a patio or a vast garden, is as important as your interior, especially when sunny weather beckons. The right outdoor structure makes this possible and luckily there are endless choices that can accommodate your family and friends seasonally that are tailor made for entertaining and enjoying quieter moments.
Keen to enjoy your garden this year? Chill out with our favourite outdoor structures perfect for spaces of all shapes and sizes and create your own backyard paradise.
SHADE SAILS AND UMBRELLAS
Transforming your outdoor space into a comfortable, shaded retreat is easier than ever with a variety of stylish options. Shade sails, which are large fabric structures, create shady inviting oases when stretched over specific outdoor areas.
Cantilevered outdoor umbrellas, featuring side-mounted poles and swing arms, provide a striking design that is perfect for larger gatherings. They are easily adjustable, allowing you to reposition them throughout the day to ensure ample shade and comfort. Available in various materials and configurations, these umbrellas enhance both the practicality and sophistication of your outdoor living spaces.
“Shade sails and umbrellas are adaptable and budget-friendly options that elevate outdoor living,” agrees TDL landscape designer Ruby Johnson. “They also add a strong design element and ambiance to any alfresco space.”
AWNINGS
If you have an outdoor area that experiences excessive glare or heat that you also feel from inside your house, an exterior awning is a popular solution. Extending outward from a wall or roofline covering windows, doors, patios, and walkways, it provides shade and protection from the elements, creates a comfortable outdoor space and protects interior areas from intense heat. “Awnings are perfect for west-facing windows or openings where natural shade cannot be achieved,” agrees Ruby. “Depending on the style of your home, they can also serve as a strong architectural element while remaining functional.”
In terms of design, material quality and innovation, our awnings are an effective choice if you are looking for high-quality, heavy-duty and aesthetic sun protection. Talk to our team about whether retractable or fixed awnings are best for you. Each provides varying levels of flexibility and convenience for different weather conditions, and we can guide you through this decision to ensure your awning perfectly meets your needs.
RETRACTABLE CANOPIES AND ROOFS
Our flexible roofing systems can be simply opened and closed allowing you to take complete control of your outdoor space. Rain or shine, you and your family can enjoy luxury, comfort, and functionality whenever you need it.
At TDL, we specialise in creating custom retractable roofs and canopies that combine functionality and aesthetic appeal, using premium, durable materials like weather-resistant fabrics and robust metals. Our tailor-made awnings are designed to seamlessly fit a variety of structures, providing the perfect coverage for windows, doors, patios, and walkways. These elegant solutions heighten the beauty of your outdoor spaces and create shaded areas for relaxation and entertainment. By significantly reducing the harsh glare of the sun and minimising heat intrusion, retractable roofs and canopies help maintain a comfortable climate, and a welcoming retreat throughout the seasons.
GAZEBOS
Freestanding gazebos feature a solid roof and foundation and no walls, allowing them to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscaping design. Typically found in classical gardens, a larger gazebo can create the illusion of more space in a smaller garden, making the area feel larger than it is.
We consider the gazebo the ultimate place to relax, unwind, or host small gatherings. You can add screens to keep insects away and curtains or blinds along its supports for added privacy. Furnishing it with comfortable seating, heaters, and other essentials help create a cosy and intimate atmosphere.
A gazebo serves as a perfect secluded spot for dining, relaxing, or entertaining, and is ideal for enjoying morning coffee, cocktails, Pilates, or just relaxing. You can match its design to your interior aesthetic so that it feels like an extension of your home or use it as a support structure for climbing plants, making it a living part of your garden. In contemporary spaces, leave your gazebo unplanted, allowing it to function as an architectural element and a striking focal point in your garden.
PAVILIONS
For generous outdoor spaces, a pavilion is an ideal option for hosting sizable sit-down dinners, movie nights, parties, and events, as well as large group workout sessions. Larger and more open than a gazebo, pavilions feature covered roofs and ample space, providing some protection from the elements.
The square or rectangular shape and minimalist design of a pavilion offer flexibility, and flooring transforms it into a valuable and more permanent living area. Create various spaces within your pavilion, such as a small lounge or a cooking space, and enhance its ambiance and practicality with curtains, furnishings, and fireplaces.
CABANAS
Wellness space, teen zone, or home office? You decide. A cabana is the perfect covered poolside area with a myriad of uses. Chic and tropical in style, a cabana brings the holidays to you, adding a resort vibe to your garden and landscaping design. Use it as a changing room and lounging area for snacks and drinks or add furniture and turn an underutilised pool area into the ultimate splash zone!
Guidance from the TDL team is key when considering a poolside structure. “You need to think about how it is accessed and the interface between the cabana and the garden beyond,” says Ruby. TDL offers various options for customising your cabana, allowing you to choose different materials, designs, and finishes that complement the style of your home and landscaping design. You can also enhance the space by adding climbing plants, such as lush, verdant vines, to create a cool, inviting atmosphere.
OUTDOOR ROOMS
Transform your space with a beautifully designed outdoor room featuring a solid roof. TDL specialises in constructing partially enclosed outdoor rooms, surrounded by stunning landscaping design, perfect for relaxing after a day by the pool or enjoying a casual dinner party. These spaces can include permanent features such as outdoor kitchens, cosy lounge areas, sauna and electronic amenities like TVs and sound systems. You can further enhance their functionality by adding awnings, effectively creating an extra room for the whole family to enjoy!
What we love most about outdoor rooms is their flexibility, as a gym, an art studio, an office, or a weatherproof outdoor dining room all while enjoying that relaxed, breezy feeling a connection with nature provides you.
Contact the TDL team in Perth to explore the latest landscaping ideas and selection of stunning outdoor structures. With intuitive design, we can help make your space more user-friendly and blend indoor and outdoor elements while reflecting your personal style.
