Living Down Under is unique and wonderful in many ways. To begin with, there is so much to see and experience that you will rarely be bored. Next, there is the climate. Australia offers so much sunshine and it would be a shame not to make the most of it. There is a whole lot to stay and amazing places to stay.

However, in order to be able to fully enjoy the experience, you need to make sure your home is properly furnished and decorated. This is particularly true when it comes to the exterior of your home. So, what is it that you can do to create perfect conditions for you, your family and friends?
Declutter your garden

No-one likes spending time in a place that is packed with either people or things. The same is true for gardens. If you really want to enjoy the time spent outside, the first thing you need to do is get rid of everything that doesn’t belong in your back- or front-yard. This will also minimize the risk of any injuries caused by people tripping and falling over objects that shouldn’t be there in the first place.

Plant wisely

Any house can look good or feel welcoming with the right amount of greenery. Depending on where you live, you’ll have to make some crucial choices regarding the type of plants and their position in relation to your house and garden. Make sure that you go for those plants that not only look good but also have a good chance of growing without any problems in the area where you live. You might want to consult an expert when it comes to this if you’re not particularly keen on gardening yourself.

Façade

If your home is clean from the outside, it’ll look much prettier. Keep the façade clean and paint it regularly for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Also, consider decorating windows and doors, since they are a very important feature. For example, installing a feature such as plantation shutters in Melbourne will help your home look great from both inside and outside and it will also provide much-needed shade indoors during the hot summer days.

Patio

Another highly popular feature is definitely a patio. Your oasis in your own backyard can provide you with the most amazing time if you allow it. You would need to install some kind of cover from direct sun rays or rain and if you envisage some nice, decorative lights, you can spend many evenings with your family and friends just outside your home, sipping wine and having late-night barbecue parties.

Nook for kids

If you have kids or have friends who have them and who like visiting you, how about turning a small segment of your backyard into a playground. Kids don’t need some fancy and expensive amenities to be entertained. You can keep it simple by creating a small-size football pitch or a makeshift swing by hanging a car tyre on a strong enough branch. This will allow you to have more time for yourself and your adult friends while keeping an eye on your kids at all times. A true win-win situation.

The idea is, of course, to make the most of what you have and put in some extra effort to make your own home a much more pleasant place. This can either help you have more fun and, thus, improve the quality of your life, or it can significantly increase the price of your home if you’re about to put it up for sale for some reason. So, whatever your situation is, investing in making your home look and feel more appealing is a sound investment.

 

by Carolin Petterson