OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS
Smart Spaces That Bring the Outdoors In – and the Indoors Out
Smart spaces aren’t always limited to the inside of the home. As you may well know, outdoor living areas, such as decks, porches and patios are often the most enjoyable spots for entertaining, pursuing pastimes, or just taking it easy. A nice gazebo also makes for a relaxing outdoor spot. Backyard or outdoor kitchens have also become a popular feature for taking a typically indoor activity outside.
If you’re not the “outdoorsy” type, however, you may prefer a space that provides a sense of the great outdoors from beneath the shelter of your home’s roof. Sunrooms and 3-season rooms (unheated sunrooms), are cheerful, versatile spaces that offer an abundance of natural light and expansive views to the outside from within the home itself.
Two covered porches span the front of this quaint three-bedroom one story home. Inside, the family room provides an intimate setting for family and friends, with the eat-in kitchen politely tucked to the side. All three bedrooms adjoin the family room area and share a centralized bath. |
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Whether it’s a deck, patio or 3-season room, be mindful of how outdoor living spaces can make even the smallest square footage live larger.
Consider the following to enhance the ambiance of your outdoor living areas:
- Low-maintenance composite decking material
- Artistic stone or brickwork
- Fire pits or portable fireplaces
- Propane patio heaters
- Fountains or water sculptures
- Weatherproof music systems
- Mood lighting
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