Amazing renovations to inspire your next home makeover

Bhavesh Rawal: Boring courtyard is now chill-out lounge.Step out onto the spacious patio of Bhavesh Rawal’s villa in new Dubai and the first design element that is likely to catch your attention is the set of stone steps that trace a no-frills pattern on the lush green carpet of faux grass. A smart food and beverage counter stands at one end supporting a couple of elegant juice dispensers and containers while a large owl garden decor piece, its saucer-shaped eyes strangely mesmerising, squats next to it..A minimalist garden with a clump of bamboo shoots and some plants is positioned next to the counter while some sections of the walls are draped with patches of greenery adding to the sense of the outdoors. Across the counter is a gazebo housing a set of comfy chairs and a couch with bright covers and pillows that gently blend into the surrounds. Snuggling in the corners of the yard are more garden accessories, a smartly designed table to seat four and, a little away, a barbecue set that is waiting to be fired up.. Before the renovation Image Credit: Supplied . After the renovation: the remodelled courtyard invites more fun outdoor activities with the family Image Credit: Supplied View gallery as list ."What I had in mind was to create a cosy family area, a chilled-out lounge in the backyard," the father-of-two says, expanding on the idea behind the makeover of the patio that Danube Home executed to perfection.."I gave them a clear brief and they did a very good job with the refurnishing," he says..So, what’s his favourite part of the makeover?."It has to be the lounge seating and the gazebo," he says. "But I must say the entire family, including my two kids, Divya and Anmol, love every aspect of the makeover.". The Rawals now look forward to spending more time in the backyard Image Credit: Supplied . A barbecue set perfect for the cooler months Image Credit: Supplied . Bhavesh says the kids love every aspect of the makeover Image Credit: Supplied . The lounge seating and the gazebo are favourite spots of the family Image Credit: Supplied View gallery as list .The Rawals are looking forward to spending "a lot of time in the backyard thanks to the refurnishing"..With the weather getting cooler, what better way to enjoy it than by spending time in the newly remodelled courtyard..Rohit Jain: Park-like ambience the family enjoys."My favourite part about this makeover? It has to be the conceptualisation. Each and every corner of my balcony was used very well and the accessories that have been added, such as the plant pots, only make it look all the more natural and pretty," says Rohit Jain..The father-of-two and resident of Dubai Townhouse in Al Qudra area is pleased with the way Danube Home refurnished not just the balcony, but his entire four-bedroom home..A district manager for a multinational corporation in Dubai, Rohit is full of praise for the interior design store for refurnishing his home, particularly the 11sqm balcony, to suit his taste perfectly.."The crew from the design store redesigned my home interiors, including putting a false ceiling," he says. So satisfied was Rohit with the work that he had no second thoughts on inviting Danube Home to spruce up his balcony too, one of the favourite areas of his home. "The way they did the interiors, the way they gave my living room a completely refreshing look... I was extremely satisfied. It gave me the confidence to ask them to work on the balcony as well," he says.. Rohit's balcony before the renovation Image Credit: Supplied . Exuding a park-like ambience, the balcony is now one of the family’s favourite spots Image Credit: Supplied View gallery as list .Once the design team at Danube received the brief from Rohit, they began work on converting his balcony to give it a more natural vibe. From the faux grass carpet, the creepers on the rails to the carefully selected potted plants positioned appropriately, the team worked on boosting the outdoor-sy feel, adding nifty outdoor accessories. Smart and sturdy garden chairs and a coffee table were included as was a hanging egg chair, the last-minute demand by his two daughters Mlaahi and Myra. By the time the workers were done with the balcony it was almost unrecognisable from what it had been. Exuding a park-like ambience, the balcony is now one of the most favourite spots of the family. "Truly, I enjoy spending time here with the family," says Rohit..Given the change in the weather, Rohit and his family have started using their furnished balcony much more of late. "We are looking forward to the Covid crisis blowing over so we can invite some friends over for a get-together. Nothing like spending time with friends in a comfortable cool space like this," he says..Shetal Patel: A zen-like experience in my balcony.Shetal Patel was clear about how she was expecting her balcony to look when she contacted the team at Danube Home. "I wanted the balcony to have a relaxing ambience with a natural touch to it," says the IT professional. "I wanted to experience a feeling of spending time in nature – surrounded with greenery… quite like relaxing in a garden but in my balcony." The minimal accessories elevate the area giving it a clutter-free, zen-like ambience..The resident of Dubai’s JBR says that Danube Home took on board the brief she provided them for the space and turned it as close to what she envisioned it to be. "They developed the concept and designed it well; that was the best part for me," she says..Shetal reiterates that the makeover team understood her requirements well. "They understood what I was looking for and then they came back with some design options to give me the feel of a garden, but in a balcony.". The balcony of Shetal's JBR apartment before the makeover Image Credit: Supplied . The renovation elevated the area and gave it a clutter-free, zen-like ambience Image Credit: Supplied View gallery as list .The fact that she could choose the designs, accessories and props all from one place was a huge help. "They brought the different items and put everything together without me having to go to many different places. It was immensely helpful.".From the bright green grass carpet, the carefully curated potted plants, the greenery on the walls of the balcony to the cosy two-seater couch snuggling next to a coffee table, not to mention the two single seaters with brightly coloured covers, the balcony was the perfect space for the family to spend a relaxing evening or a leisurely weekend, what with the weather changing for the better now..What did her family have to say about the makeover? "The family was amazed. They just love it," she says..Clearly they are going to be spending these cooler times outside..Shaikh Sahid Hossain: Garden makeover with a new gazebo.Few things give Shaikh Sahid Hossain greater joy than watching his children happily run about and play on the trampoline while he and his wife relax and enjoy their newly refurnished patio – a 390sqm area in his Al Furjan villa in Dubai. Until recently quite bare and lifeless, the yard underwent a complete makeover and now boasts a snazzy, luxurious gazebo – complete with cosy seating and mood lighting – that occupies pride of place and is a magnet for the family to spend their evenings in.."What we had in mind was a modest gazebo, seating area with a play area for the kids and a barbeque pit," says Hossain, explaining the brief he gave the Danube Home team when he planned to redo the patio.. The bare and lifeless yard was given a complete makeover Image Credit: Supplied . Danube gave the garden a makeover and also designed a new gazebo Image Credit: Supplied View gallery as list .One look at the area now and it is almost difficult to imagine that you are not admiring a scenic spot in a park. "I must say, they got everything perfectly right," says Hossain, his voice resonating with happiness..Danube Home did a makeover of more than just the patio; they also refurnished the terrace..So what is his favourite part of the makeover? "The terrace," he says, although he is quick to add that the patio too, deserves praise. "From the garden makeover to the selection of the props to designing the new gazebo, they did everything really well." The lively vibe that the area now gives out encourages him and his family "to love to spend the evenings here", he says..While Danube Home did the complete project, the gazebo clearly takes centrestage and grabs the attention. Tastefully erected at one end of the patio, it is illuminated with a set of lovely lights that hang from the ceiling. Comfy couches, a modern coffee table, a few accessories with light touches of bright warm colours all combine to make the interiors perfect for relaxing on a cool evening. A swing chair and a set of garden chairs are perched on the periphery for those who would like to lean back and admire the stars on a cool night. A mini garden bench helps accentuate the space giving it a Pinterest post look.. Hossain says the terrace is his favourite part of the makeover Image Credit: Supplied .Hossain admits that everyone in the family is delighted with the results. "They loved it. Every one. It is very nice. Yes, I am really happy with [how the Danube Home team remodelled the space]." Clearly, it was as close as he had envisioned it..Hossain is looking forward to spending more time in his patio with his family now that the mercury has started slipping south. Maybe even get some barbecuing done!.Adel Sajan, Director, Danube Home, says:."We consistently strive to provide customers with all that they need and more in terms of home interior and garden needs. We are so elated to see the impact we have made in the lives of our valuable customers over the years.. The company aims to deliver the best and widest range of products for every design aesthetic, says Adel Sajan Image Credit: Supplied ."As a company our goal has always been to bring the best and the widest range of products to suit every design aesthetic backed by the expertise that makes dream makeovers like these happen!".For more garden furniture inspirations, visit uae.danubehome.com..Read more