August 28th, 2013

How to Blend Indoor and Outdoor Areas

Blending the interior of a home with its surrounding outdoor space is a new style that many homeowners are now choosing to adopt. Cathie Coulter, an Australian design enthusiast, created a home that blends in with a lovely forest background by adding glass windows and accordion-style doors.

Because people are tending to spend their days indoors, there is a growing trend geared towards integrating the outdoors with the home. This is done by extending the existing living space to the outdoors.

Furthermore, many people want easy and quick access to an outside space. This is important as more people, even young families, are downsizing and living in small homes with smaller backyards.

To achieve this seamless look, experts recommend using the same flooring from inside to outside. Having plenty of windows is essential, as it gives the illusion of a combined outdoor/indoor space. Easy access from all areas of the house, including the bedroom, is also important.

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