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Indoor–outdoor living
Bring the inside and outside together.
Create an outdoor living space that feels like a natural extension of your home. From alfresco areas and large opening doors to outdoor kitchens and decks, we design and build spaces that make it easier to entertain, relax and enjoy everyday family life.
Designed as part of your home rather than an afterthought, every detail is considered to create a seamless connection between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Whether you already have plans or are starting with an idea, we can help bring your indoor–outdoor space to life.
Designed around the way you live
Bring your home and outdoor spaces together
From spacious alfresco areas and entertaining spaces to outdoor kitchens and expansive decks, SBS Building Services creates functional spaces that make the most of your home and lifestyle. By considering your internal living areas and outdoor spaces together, we create a natural connection between inside and out that’s made for everyday living, relaxing and entertaining.
One connected process
We guide you through design, planning, approvals, estimating and construction.
35+ years of experience
An experienced, professional team with extensive building knowledge and a focus on quality workmanship.
Clear communication
A dedicated point of contact, regular updates and weekly meetings throughout the build.
Licensed and insured
Fully licensed and insured, and a member of both the HIA and the Master Builders Association.
More than a deck
Designed around the way you live
Indoor-outdoor living is about more than adding a deck or opening a set of doors. It is about creating a natural relationship between the spaces you use every day. We consider how your kitchen, living areas, alfresco space, backyard and entertaining zones work together, making movement between them feel easy and intuitive.
- Kitchen and living areas
- Alfresco space
- Backyard and entertaining zones
- Easy, intuitive movement
The details
A natural connection between indoors and out
It’s the details that can make a difference. Wide openings, considered floor levels, complementary materials and carefully planned sightlines all influence how naturally the two areas come together. Depending on your home and lifestyle, that might include large sliding or stacking doors, an alfresco dining area, outdoor kitchen, covered entertaining zone, deck or a reworked internal floorplan that opens more naturally to the backyard.
- Wide openings
- Considered floor levels
- Complementary materials
- Carefully planned sightlines
From design to completion
One team, every stage
Our design and build approach brings every stage together, with one experienced team guiding your indoor-outdoor renovation from the first idea through to the finished space.
- Design
- Planning
- Approvals
- Estimating
- Construction
Established homes
Modernise an established home
Older homes were not always designed around the way families live today. A considered indoor-outdoor renovation can open up enclosed living areas, improve natural light and create a stronger connection to the backyard while respecting the character of the existing home. The result is a home that feels more open, more flexible and easier to enjoy throughout the year.
- Open up enclosed living areas
- Improve natural light
- A stronger connection to the backyard
- Respect the existing character
Before the build starts
Starting with an idea or already have plans?
Whether you already have architectural or building plans or are starting with an idea, we can work with you from wherever you are in the process.
Already have plans?
We can review your existing architectural or building plans and take the project forward, coordinating estimating, any remaining approvals and construction.
Need plans drawn?
Our in-house designer can develop custom floorplans and drawings around your home, lifestyle and budget, then our team coordinates estimating, engineering, approvals and construction.
Why it works
Why create an indoor-outdoor living space?
Indoor-outdoor living is about creating a natural relationship between the spaces you use every day, so movement between your kitchen, living areas and the outdoors feels easy and intuitive.
Entertain
Create generous spaces where family and friends can gather, cook, dine and relax together.
Relax
Design an outdoor area that feels like a true extension of your home, comfortable enough to enjoy every day.
Connect
Improve the relationship between your internal living spaces and the garden, pool, deck or alfresco area beyond.
Bring in more light
Larger openings, glazing and layout changes can introduce more natural light and a greater sense of space inside the home.
Part of the home, not added to it
The aim is for the outdoor area to feel like part of the home, rather than something simply added to it.
Questions
Indoor-Outdoor Living FAQs
What are popular indoor-outdoor renovation ideas? +
Popular options include large sliding or stacking doors, covered alfresco areas, outdoor kitchens, decks and open-plan kitchen and living spaces that connect directly to the backyard. The right solution depends on your home, site and the way you want to use the space.
Do I need council approval for an outdoor renovation? +
Some decks, pergolas, structural alterations and extensions require planning or building approval. We review the requirements for your project and can coordinate the relevant documentation and approvals.
How do you make indoor and outdoor areas flow together? +
We look at the relationship between floor levels, ceiling heights, openings, materials, sightlines and the way people move through the space. When these details are considered together, the transition between inside and outside feels much more natural.
Can the backyard form part of the project? +
Yes, where it forms part of the agreed scope. Decking, pool surrounds, outdoor entertaining areas and other built elements can be considered as part of the overall indoor-outdoor design so the spaces work together cohesively.
How much does an indoor-outdoor renovation cost? +
Cost depends on the extent of structural work, the size of the space, materials, glazing, outdoor features and finishes. If we are developing the design, your budget is considered alongside the layout and scope so priorities can be addressed early. Once the project is defined, we prepare a detailed estimate around the actual work.
Make more of the way you live at home
Tell us how you would like your indoor and outdoor spaces to work together. We’ll help you explore the possibilities and create a design that feels natural, functional and beautifully connected.