5 outdoor home trends to use in 2019

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Jul 9, 2019 8:24:56 AM

Whether your backyard consists of a few acres or perhaps you’ve only got a small patio to work with, there are now endless options for outdoor home design. From outdoor rooms to mixed materials we’ve covered five outdoor trends to keep an eye on for the rest of 2019. Maybe you’re considering a few already for your next project or home reno?

Get inspired and find out how you can make the most of your outdoor space with these top trends.

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Topics: Outdoor living, design inspiration

Front entrance inspiration

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Jul 1, 2019 8:30:53 AM

As the saying goes, first impressions count. People are likely to pass judgement on a home within the first few seconds of looking at it and it is highly likely that some of these seconds are going to be spent looking at the properties front entrance.

Make sure the front entrance of your current or future project creates the right impression. In this blog we’ve covered various aluminium louvres and features, designed to give you some extra inspiration. Read on to find out how you can use louvre screens and canopies to make your front entrance stand out.

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Topics: design inspiration, Louvre, entrance canopies

Our favourite louvre projects

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Jun 10, 2019 3:32:37 PM

The imagination of the architects and builders we work with results in us having the pleasure of working on some truly amazing projects. From terraced housing developments to private estates, we’ve helped large and small projects stand out with outstanding louvre designs.

Instead of keeping these stunning projects under wraps, we've outlined a few of our favourite louvre projects below to help get you inspired for your next project.

If you are an architect or builder, read on to find out how you can add value to your projects using aluminium louvres.

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Topics: Residential louvres, design inspiration, Louvre, custom louvre

Gazebos vs Pergolas – what's the difference?

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on May 10, 2019 9:25:27 AM

When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, many of us can agree that having a shaded area to relax and unwind in is a great addition to any home. We’re lucky that nowadays we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing an outdoor structure. Common structures include gazebos and pergolas.

Gazebos and pergolas both serve similar purposes in an outdoor area – to provide protection from the elements and a space for entertaining. Both can be constructed from various materials and come in numerous designs. Though they're similar, they do have their differences.

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Topics: Outdoor living, design inspiration, Pergola

Aurae's range of louvres

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Apr 16, 2019 10:15:21 AM


Growing in popularity, louvres are a great addition to any home. They help to bring the outside indoors and extend your living area by providing some valuable extra shade. With a multitude of uses louvres are a solution for almost any home, not to mention they are a simple way to add some extra wow factor! Available in an array of finishes and materials, including aluminium, louvres are also very versatile, stylish and practical.

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Topics: Residential louvres, design inspiration, Louvre

What are the different types of louvres available?

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Mar 14, 2019 2:39:56 PM

Louvre blades have been used on buildings since the middle ages, with some of the earliest louvre blades still visible on churches and other historic buildings throughout Europe. Today they are becoming increasingly popular with architects in façade design, and are used to achieve shade control, weather protection, privacy, aesthetics, ventilation and more.

In this article we’ll take a look at some modern louvre systems, and how they’re being used in the New Zealand architectural scene.

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Topics: Residential louvres, design inspiration, Louvre

Using aluminium for pergolas

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Feb 20, 2019 11:00:00 AM

Aurae has a large range of aluminium pergolas used across a multitude of applications. In this article, we’ll explore why we choose aluminium and discuss the range of pergola options available with Aurae.

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Topics: design inspiration, Pergola

5 ways to use louvres on your home

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Oct 18, 2018 3:45:47 PM

The use of louvres on homes can be dated as far back as the middle ages. Nowadays, louvres are much more sophisticated and are made from much sturdier materials like aluminium, steel, timber and more. And while they are still used for their original intentions (in some forms), they are now used for a much broader range of purposes.

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Topics: Residential louvres, design inspiration

7 architectural features that can improve a home's functionality

Posted by Mitchell Stewart on Sep 14, 2018 4:31:32 PM

When designing and building a home, it's important to consider how the occupants will be using a space. Designing to accommodate for this includes the consideration of a number of factors, including space, number of occupants, style of home, location and more. It's also important to ensure the house is made a home, and suits the occupants lifestyle - not only in its performance but also in the way it looks.

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Topics: design inspiration

 

 

 

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