Designing Outdoor Spaces with Concrete: BBQs, Seating & Alfresco Living

Outdoor living has become an essential part of Australian design - spaces that flow seamlessly from the indoors, built for entertaining, relaxing, and connecting. At Edje Concrete, we believe concrete is one of the most versatile and durable materials for creating outdoor spaces that are both functional and beautiful.

From custom BBQ benches and outdoor kitchens to seating and dining tables, GFRC concrete allows us to combine strength with refined design - built to handle the elements while looking effortlessly high-end.

Why Concrete Works Beautifully Outdoors

Concrete feels naturally at home in the outdoors. It’s durable, weather-resistant, and timeless in its appearance. Our GFRC (Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete) offers additional benefits - it’s lighter, stronger, and designed to withstand sun, rain, and humidity without compromise.

Unlike traditional concrete, GFRC doesn’t rely on heavy steel reinforcement, meaning there’s low risk of internal rusting or cracking over time. Each piece is sealed with a high-performance, UV-resistant sealer to ensure long-term protection against moisture, stains, and fading.

Creating a Seamless Alfresco Space

Outdoor living is all about connection - between materials, textures, and the landscape itself. Concrete allows you to create continuity from indoor kitchens to outdoor entertaining zones through colour, finish, and form.

Some of our favourite ways to use concrete outdoors include:

• BBQ Benches & Outdoor Kitchens - Custom-built for cooking, entertaining, and storage, designed to suit your cabinetry and appliances.

• Integrated Seating - Built-in benches or curved seating areas that flow naturally with the surrounding architecture.

• Dining & Coffee Tables - Durable yet elegant statement pieces that anchor any outdoor setting.

Each piece is handcrafted to suit its environment - from minimal coastal palettes to moody, textured finishes that complement natural stone, timber, or greenery.

Choosing the Right Finish for Outdoors

For outdoor spaces, we often recommend our trowel finish. As it brings out the character of the concrete while offering easy maintenance and excellent durability.

Colour also plays a big role in how your space feels.

• Light tones like Sand or Oatstone keep spaces fresh and bright.

• Richer shades like Pewter Drift or Moss Green add depth and contrast against natural landscaping.

Our full 16-colour range allows you to tailor the design to suit your home’s architecture and surroundings.

Built for the Australian Lifestyle

Every outdoor piece we create is designed to endure Australian conditions - whether it’s coastal humidity, sun exposure, or changing temperatures.

Because GFRC concrete is lighter and stronger, it also opens up design possibilities that traditional concrete can’t achieve. Large outdoor tables, cantilevered benches, or curved seating elements can all be created without excessive weight or structural complexity.

Bring Your Outdoor Space to Life

Whether you’re designing a coastal alfresco, a poolside retreat, or a restaurant courtyard, concrete can elevate your outdoor experience with texture, durability, and timeless design.

Get in touch to discuss your project - from custom BBQ benches and outdoor kitchens to bespoke seating and tables, we’ll help bring your ideas to life in handcrafted GFRC concrete.