SPECIAL SECTION: HOME DESIGN TRENDS: INSPIRED UPGRADES
INDOOR-OUTDOOR
CONNECTIVITY
Decked Out
Your living space doesn’t have to be
contained within the four corners of your
home. Discover the flow of open-concept
living that expands from beyond the kitchen
and den and into the great outdoors. Creating
an all-in-one space—where there is an indooroutdoor connectivity—is more on trend than
ever. From a design perspective, you can start
at the door with a grand entrance. If you don’t
already have a suitable entryway, consider
building French-style doors that lead onto
your deck. You want the outdoor space in
your home to transform into another living
room with the addition of a few key pieces
and accessories.
Start from the floor up and begin sectioning
off areas to create more interest and to give
the illusion of more space. The easiest way to
accomplish this is with area rugs. A natural
jute rug is one of the most outdoor-friendly
styles you can use. From here, you can
position a decorative table and accessorize
by placing lanterns and potted plants along
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