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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