By Wojciech Brożyna, MD Aluprof UK - For the homeowner, outdoor living refers to the design and use of exterior spaces, such as patios, decks and gardens, an extension of the home’s interior living areas. It encompasses everything from seating and dining arrangements to outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pergolas, and garden features, all thoughtfully arranged to create functional and comfortable environment outside.
The goal is to blur the line between inside and outside, allowing people to enjoy nature while retaining many of the conveniences and comforts of indoor spaces. By integrating durable, weather-resistant materials such as aluminium, brick, paving stone and all-weather fabrics, alongside amenities such as lighting, heating elements and shade structures, outdoor living spaces can be used year-round, even in the UK’s climate. Beyond aesthetics and functionality, outdoor living supports lifestyle and well-being, it encourages social gatherings, family time, and relaxation in a natural setting.
Even simple design choices, like adding potted plants, a water feature, or ambient lighting can transform a garden into a retreat that invites outdoor cooking, al fresco dining, or quiet reading. Moreover, spending time outdoors has been linked to reduced stress, improved mood, and greater physical activity, making well-designed outdoor living areas not only attractive but also health-promoting. Whether in a small urban courtyard or a spacious rural garden, outdoor living turns ordinary outdoor spaces into extensions of personal style and daily life.
Aluprof’s outdoor living portfolio is anchored by its state-of-the-art pergola systems, the MB-OpenSky 120 and MB-OpenSky 140, which feature motorised, rotating aluminium slats that can be angled from fully closed to fully open (0°–135°) for precise control over light and ventilation. Both free-standing and wall-mounted configurations are available, each integrating concealed drainage channels and custom seals to ensure water-tight performance even under heavy rain or snow loads. These pergolas can be enhanced with Aluprof’s SkyRoll side-screens or MB-OpenSlide glazed sliding panels for added weather protection, and offer options for integrated LED lighting strips and infrared heating modules to extend usability into cooler evenings.
Beyond pergolas, Aluprof broadens the concept of “outdoor living” with modular outdoor kitchen frameworks and architectural aluminium elements. Through its Flexocube collaboration, Aluprof supplies fully customisable, weather-resistant kitchen modules built on robust aluminium profiles, allowing homeowners to mix and match components for BBQ and prep areas with “screw-not-weld” assembly simplicity. Complementing these are decorative facade slats from the ‘Earthline’ range, available in multiple widths, in finishes such as wood or stone sublimation, complete with LED lighting options that unify interior and exterior design themes across walls, screens and garden structures.
Aluprof ensures homeowners are fully supported from the earliest planning stages through to completion by offering comprehensive specification and design consultancy. Potential buyers can access tailored guidance via Aluprof’s website, dedicated UK offices in Altrincham and London, or by phone, where experienced technicians advise on the optimal product configurations to suit each project, including tips on minimising thermal bridging and ensuring seamless integration with existing structures. For those who prefer an in-person experience,
Aluprof’s flagship showroom in Greater Manchester, with virtual tour options also available, allows homeowners to see and handle products firsthand while discussing bespoke requirements with aluminium experts. Additionally, an online configurator streamlines the process of obtaining quick, accurate quotations for pergolas, shutters, and other outdoor living systems. Once installation begins, homeowners benefit from Aluprof’s network of certified installers, who have been trained and assessed to ensure high standards of workmanship and minimal disruption on site.
After handover, ongoing support is maintained through extensive technical documentation with installation and maintenance manuals, troubleshooting guides, and product datasheets readily available online. Should any issues arise, Aluprof’s technical support team offers real-time assistance by phone or email, while scheduled maintenance services and warranty coverages help preserve performance and extend the lifespan of outdoor living installations. This end-to-end support framework guarantees that homeowners can enjoy their Aluprof outdoor living spaces with confidence, knowing expert help is always at hand.
Aluprof UK have been supporting specifiers in the UK and Ireland for over fifteen years with advanced systems that include, high performance windows doors and facade systems. Many UK and Ireland based fabricators and installers supply these systems and are on hand to offer surveys and cost analysis as to what improvements can be made with likely paybacks.
Further information about the wide range of systems and specification support is available through the company website at aluprof.co.uk or for home improvement at aluprofliving.com and direct from their UK head office in Altrincham by phoning +44 (0) 161 941 4005.
