ROOMS with a view

Making the most of your backyard or alfresco area is as simple as creating outdoor 'rooms' that beckon with open-air ease

- SUE WHEELER

While we haven't permanently moved into our gardens just yet, alfresco spaces might soon need their own floor plans as we increasingly embrace multi-zone living. “People are happy spending more time at home and want to make their outdoor space as inviting and multipurpose as possible, even with a small footprint,” says Anna Williams, director of Your Beautiful Home. “More people are asking for a variety of zones in the backyard; destinations that create a sense of occasion in different areas and for different purposes.” Whether your dream is a sunken fire pit or cool cabana, our experts provide you with all the inspiration you need to plan, create and decorate your own outdoor living spaces.

OUTDOOR KITCHEN