An outdoor entertainment area to die for

@JudyEv (382412)
Rockingham, Australia
November 4, 2024 6:37pm CST
I promised to put up Vince’s photo of our friends’ outdoor entertaining area so here it is. Isn’t it something? Some people would live in an area smaller than this. I can just imagine the wonderful parties that could be held here. The grand piano in the far corner looks quite small in a room this size. On the right-hand side is a big pizza oven and fireplace which heats the whole room. There are lots of quirky decorations and comfortable armchairs. We’re off to a Melbourne Cup luncheon shortly so perhaps I’ll have some photos from that later.
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@FourWalls (86829)
• United States
5 Nov 24
I love the drum lights!!! That thing looks bigger than my entire house.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
It would certainly be bigger than some people's homes. It has a great bar area too.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Nov 24
Oh what great space for entertaining - or even to live! Enjoy the luncheon!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv I absolutely love that it's so open and looks comforting in a casual way. So many entertaining spaces seem to be so modern and sterile (boring!) - his feels like home!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov 24
@much2say A good place to put your feet up and really relax.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
It's amazing, isn't it? Such a big area and so comfortable.
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@AmbiePam (121065)
• United States
5 Nov 24
That is simply amazing, just amazing.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
They've done a great job of converting their car port into such a lovely area.
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@snowy22315 (209129)
• United States
5 Nov 24
That looks really super comfortable.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
You could have some great parties there for sure.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Nov 24
That's a lovely area. Enjoy your lunch
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
The lunch was great thanks. It was a very enjoyable day all round.
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@rakski (156678)
• Philippines
5 Nov 24
That's a really nice place to hang out. It's really big and cozy
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
You might never get rid of your friends with a place like this!
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@rakski (156678)
• Philippines
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv that is true, they will surely hang around there always
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
5 Nov 24
Quite spacious enough for a lot of activities. Plus it looks like an interesting cross between modern and traditional. Have a nice Melbourne Cup luncheon. By the way, the despirited Indian cricket team would start its new series against Aussies at Perth (Optus stadium). Date : 22 Nov 2024.
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv Yes it is very tough for the Indian team. One very bad series and well, may be you are aware of the much more intense scrutiny of the Indian cricket players as compared to those in Australia or New Zealand.
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
7 Nov 24
@JudyEv Yes and often quite unjustified one!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
Good luck to your team. Sometimes it's really hard to come back when your morale and skills are perhaps a bit low.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Nov 24
My parties are also held in the garden but we hire what is required. This is surely a great venue for outdoor parties Do they rent it out?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
They don't rent it out but friends did hold their wedding reception there.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv If weddign receiptions are held then I can imagine what that venue must look like!!
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• Philippines
5 Nov 24
That's so lovely! I think a lot of warmhearted intimate events will be perfect to celebrate in there. Any friends would love to hangout in there every weekend.
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• Philippines
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv i would love to hangout there overnight talking with friends none stop with coffee or hot chocolate. Its really cool!!!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
There is everything that you need there to have a wonderful time with friends.
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@rebelann (117268)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Nov 24
WOW Thats definitely one really huge room, my living room would fit in there not less that 6 times.
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@rebelann (117268)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Nov 24
A grand piano wouldn't fit into my living room. Well, more like no one could get one into my home due to the small door opening.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov 24
It's massive. The piano looks tiny, not to mention all the lounge chairs in there.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
5 Nov 24
This is absolutely beautiful. I love those large spaces, the heater is incredible!
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv I am sure it does, I have a small wood pizza oven on the left side of the fireplace, we only use it in winter because of the heat.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
They had it sitting to one side last year but it cooks amazing pizzas. It gives out a lot of heat too when the weather is cold.
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@aninditasen (18202)
• Raurkela, India
5 Nov 24
It does look good but the room doesn't have a concrete roof. The roof doesn't look safe.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
There are very few concrete rooves here. It's a standard roof and perfectly safe. They are going to put a false ceiling in above the piano.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov 24
@aninditasen No. Most rooves here are of corrugated iron or tiles.
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@aninditasen (18202)
• Raurkela, India
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv Is that so. Does your house have a concrete roof?
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
6 Nov 24
Love this! This is beautiful.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
It's incredible, isn't it? It was once just a car port.
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
@thislittlepennyearns It wouldn't suit everyone really but it's pretty impressive.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
6 Nov 24
@JudyEv Thats awesome. I am hoping with this next year about to start we will get to do some upgrades to our house and make something similar. It probably wont be that great!
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@MarieCoyle (59332)
5 Nov 24
That looks like an incredible place, I could live there if there was a bathroom and a kitchen!! Have fun!!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
I can't rremember now but I think there are hotplates and of course the pizza oven.
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@MarieCoyle (59332)
7 Nov 24
@JudyEv A very inviting area to spend time in, really nice!
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
7 Nov 24
This is fabulous--It took a lot of care to put this together!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 24
They've done really well. It has a lovely welcoming feel to it.
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@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Nov 24
That looks like a great place to party, I hope you have a really good time,
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
Thanks. We did have a great time. It was fun.
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@Fleura (35092)
• United Kingdom
6 Nov 24
Very impressive - but what makes it an outdoor area? It looks like a room to me!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
I suppose it's hardly outdoors anymore but it was a carport before they closed in the sides. There is no ceiling but they're going to put a false ceiling just over the piano part.
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@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
5 Nov 24
cool room. Love the couch.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
It's quite impressive in its size.
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@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
5 Nov 24
That fireplace looks more like a steam engine from a train!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
You are so right!! It's a huge thing and can really pump out some heat.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
5 Nov 24
Wow! Looks more indoor than outdoor. Have a good day.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 24
They can close off virtually all of it now and keep out the cold or open it up and let in any cool breezes in summer.
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