Edmund Barr
Outdoor rooms are the latest phenomenon in home design.
What Is an Outdoor Room?
Read on to find out how to achieve this with these helpful tips.
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Put Function First
Start by thinking about how you want your outdoor room to function.
Its all about maximizing the functionality of the space.
One way to do this is by creating zones like you would in an interior.
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Think of it like an interior open-concept plan that flows from the kitchen to the living room.
She suggests using differentdeck board colorsto highlight a spot with a welcome richness.
“The contrast between color choices gives the outdoor room dimensionality and purpose,” she says.
Credit:Courtesy of Premier Outdoor Living
Courtesy of Premier Outdoor Living
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ThePremier Outdoor Livingteam regularly installs protective elements such ascovered decksand retractable screens for all kinds of entertaining features.
Depending on your climate, consider adding heaters, ceiling fans, or both.
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Another easy way to connect the spaces seamlessly is by continuing the samefloor tileindoors and outdoors.
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“Holistic, intentional design helps these spaces reflect the homes they’re attached to,” she concludes.
Add Plenty of Greenery
Accessorize your outdoor roomwith an abundance of plants.
Choose evergreen plants or shrubs, likelily-of-the-valley shruborboxwood, or plants withseasonal colorfor year-round beauty and privacy
