Rural oasis

No matter whether you live in the heart of the city, or the country, having your own al fresco dining area helps you make the most of those balmy summer days.

For the owners of this rural property, finding the space for an outdoor living area was never an issue. But having a large amount of land meant the seating area needed to be well defined to create a focal point within the wider landscape.

To this end, the owners incorporated a white-painted brick fireplace, set within a brick wall, complete with a work surface.

White 500x500mm Haddonstone pavers from the Jagas Paving Platinum range define the patio area. The pavers, which were laid by Executive Paving Co, are interspersed with grey river pebbles. These help to reduce glare.

Jagas Paving is a boutique paving specialist that custom manufactures pavers to order in a wide variety of sizes and colours. Director Robert Sweet says the 12mm topping mix and colour-fast oxides mean many of the company's pavers have the appearance, weathering properties and colour variation of natural stone.

All Jagas pavers are handmade, and are available in two shapes, and with bullnose edges. The Platinum pavers come with either a smooth or weathered texture.

The company's website has an extensive picture gallery to help with your selection. Jagas Paving can also provide a list of paving installers.

For more details, contact Jagas Paving, 69 Kerwyn Ave, East Tamaki, phone (09) 274 1077. Email: info@jagas.co.nz, or visit the website: www.jagas.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas