TheBeyondWoman Magazine Issue #10 | Page 64

OUTDOOR LIVING

10 CLEVER WAYS TO LINK YOUR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ROOMS

As we begin to pick up the pieces of what remains following the passing of the year 2020 , we can now say without hesitation that good and bad may be found in the experiences of the past year . One of the good is the increased awareness of each other and making time for each other . Many of us have had to reinvent our home wheel and we now recognize that we can have as much fun indoors as well as outdoors ; all it takes is creativity and seriously reinventing the fun wheel . So , my focus is , how do we make the most of our living spaces — both indoor and outdoor . Stay with me , let us see how we can help each other . It is natural to think of your yard and home as two separate entities with an imaginary boundary in between that clearly defines each space . But linking your outdoor space with your indoor living space can actually make the interior of your home feel larger . This also includes homes with small spaces such as a balcony of a few square feet of backyard space which is common to townhouse homes .
So how do you make the indoor and outdoor rooms connect ? When you get it right , you are more likely to spend your days with the backdoor open , enjoying lots of daylight and fresh air . Achieving this feel and extension of space does not mean you have to break the bank .

Here are 10 Clever Ways To Link Your Indoor & Outdoor Spaces .

1 . Install windows in the kitchen with a view of the backyard . Instead of installing wood or metal louvers , try installing a glass window that allows for a full view of the outdoor living space .
2 . Install flooring to your outdoor space . This will extend the living room or kitchen . Some flooring options are outdoor tiles , concrete or pavers .
3 . Install Glass Doors . The glass doors will increase lighting indoors and provide a full view of the outdoor living space . A double panel sliding door would make the indoor space much bigger .
4 . Install a Gazebo / pergola outdoor . Adequate use of outdoor space will require a design that invites its users to step outside and enjoy the offerings of the space . Especially when it is cozy and inviting .
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