Australian Home Beautiful

DECKING & PAVERS: GROUND RULES

With our love of both the great outdoors and entertaining friends and family, it’s little wonder the majority of Aussie homeowners consider an outdoor living space a must-have inclusion for their backyard. Be it a quiet place to sit with a hot cuppa, a sleek pool deck for a spot of sunbaking, a fully functional meal space or simply a flat area where the kids can ride their scooters, a deck or paved area not only expands the available living space, but also provides an additional vantage point from which you can relax and enjoy nature’s beauty.

“Pavers and decking are an important design tool that can help elevate your backyard and establish purpose within your space,” says Brett Ward, general manager of international marketing for Brickworks. “They can

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