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Lifestyle
Abode

Tropical abode Craft at commercial scale

Our essential guide to upgrading Architectural facade screens can be
your tropical home.
manufactured to almost any size and to
suit any situation. OceanBlue Living’s
Durable. Functional. And Beautiful. aluminium screens have a greater
That’s a neat summary of OceanBlue lifespan relative to composite
Living, a local business making materials, keeping your building
elegant, functional, and timeless branded for many years.
architectural applications that “We love collaborating with architects,
transform spaces. builders, designers and artists,”
From screens, panels, gates and OceanBlue Living’s Vince Cassaniti.
letterboxes, to signage, wall art, and
garden sculpture, the team at
OceanBlue Living use water-jet Ocean Blue Living
cutting technology and the finest “We’re craftspeople who love
materials available to create products transforming living spaces.”
with high standards. Boat builders by trade, OceanBlue
Clients can design their own Living was founded by Vince and
creations, choose from OceanBlue LeaAnne Cassaniti in 2003, and has
Living’s pattern range or you can evolved from a partnership into a
bring your own idea and let the team team of craftspeople with both
help you turn it into reality. design and technical skillsets who
have the knowhow and experience
to bring your ideas to life.
Rugged outdoor versatility

The outdoor range includes letterboxes, house
numbers, fire-pits, columns and sculpture.
“Our versatile cutting technology means that if
you have an idea, we can create it,” Vince said.
“Our outdoor metalworks broaden your living
spaces – which is especially useful in Cairns.”

“We believe in transformational
Screens redefine space effect of spaces: spaces that
people want to be in, that help
Create shade and privacy. Add a visual break. people work, and live,” LeaAnne
Hide or reframe a view. Segment a room. said. “We’re here to help you
Redirect paths through your house or office. discover, design and fabricate
And make it beautiful. architectural pieces that make
“Large, small, flat, folded, framed, rusted, ideas real and transform your living
powder coated…every screen we do is custom space.”
made to order and is proudly designed and oceanblueliving.com.au
built in our Cairns workshop.”

Secure, durable gates
OceanBlue Living makes gates
that are safe, strong and secure
yet aesthetically pleasing,
blending into and enhancing
your living environment rather
than compromising it.
“Our team designs and creates
all types of custom made gates
including sliding, swing,
pedestrian, motorised and
more.”