Extend Your Living Space… Outdoors
April 13, 2010
It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to figure out just how to bring an outdoor room together to make it a peaceful spot to relax or enjoy quality time with friends and family. But if you think of it as yet another room to decorate and furnish, the space will come together more easily.
In order to create a comfortable space with pleasant atmosphere it is important to consider these details:
- Circulation – How will people walk through the space? Position a sitting area in a location where circulation will not pass directly through the space.
- Seating – Where will people be sitting? Create comfortable seating for conversation, orient chairs, sofas, and gliders towards each other, 6 to 8 feet apart; this is a comfortable distance for talking without feeling too close.
- Views – What will people be looking at when sitting? you can create focal points with trees and shrubs in the distance, or planters and ornaments closer by.
Creating a sense of enclosure is a great way to make your outdoor space more intimate; it is also a great way to create separation and privacy from your neighbors.
Add shrubs, trees, arbors, trellises, or pergolas to improve the atmosphere of your patio space and create shade.


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