Ideas for improving the covered area in backyard

Bought this house recently and looking for some inputs on way to improve this covered area in backyard. Likewise, plan is to clean/start using the pool which is covered currently.

We would like to leave that threadmill undercovered area as its not possible to move inside house due to dimensions. Any cosmetics recommendations for better looking covered area are highly appreciated.

Thanks guys,

 

PPOR or IP?

 

A good pressure clean of the existing paving would improve things enormously.
Marg

 

If PPOR,

• open up the house to the back as much as possible - convert windows to doors
• deck the rear to the pool
• glass pool fence
• nicer awning/patio cover

Probably cost $20K or so when all done.

 

Thanks guys, this is our PPOR. But may be in next 5-10yrs, we plan to rebuild/reno.
So for now, just looking to some decor/cosmetic ideas for better feel.

 

Am guessing you probably won't get rid of the pool, so renovate that with nice pool fence and decking.

 

It's obvious why you want to give this space a makeover.... it's a concrete & colorbond oasis...

Here's my 2 cents:

1. You need to introduce something living. Suggest vertical gardens either side of shed.

2. All that concrete/brick is too much. Suggest paint brick wall between 2 doors as feature wall section.

3. That very low patio would be very hot. Suggest lining underside with timber panels/batens to help diffuse heat & add a softer texture to the concrete & steel jungle.

4. Pool fence a bit blahhh. .. Suggest replacing section along patio with frameless glass pool fence

IMO, these simple DIY changes will transform the space on a budget if you want to keep the existing patio (i wouldn't)

 

What @Indifference said.

Depending on what things you do/do not do, you could also introduce some green with a carpet of fake (plastic) grass on the ground under the pergola area (and perhaps beyond).

 

Do you need the shed or can the shed go somewhere else? I think moving it and putting some plants there would make a big difference.

Then give everything a massive pressure washer clean.

Consider
- painting or rendering the rear wall of the house in a nice light colour
- replacing the pool fence with some DIY panels from Bunnings. They have some more modern aluminium but also a glass range which is quite affordable Search - Our range
- get a shoe rack to store shoes
- if you don't like the colour of the flooring then you can use paving paint over the top

Its hard to say much more as I can't see the context to the rest of the yard

 

If you dont want to render the brick walls, then add a few large screens, either timber-look or the cut-out designs. A couple more can "break up" some of the colourbond fence. Select greenery (plants) considering all the reflected sun and heat.
Please remove the bouncy curtain in the kitchen window.

 

Some planters and plants along the fence would. are a huge difference