Tips for Merging Indoor and Outdoor Space

Today, home owners put a much higher value on outdoor living space and on making the backyard and patio area an inviting extension of the home.  Especially in Arizona, we enjoy our backyards almost all year round and here are some ideas on how to seamlessly merge your indoor and outdoor area in a way that is livable and functional:

In order to accomplish the seamless transition, use large windows or full hight sliding doors to visually extend the view beyond the indoor space.  When designing the outdoor space, use materials, furniture, rugs, color schemes and designer touches that mirror the interior: lighting fixtures, furniture and decorative objects that match or compliment the theme inside your home.  Consider how much sun exposure the area gets and invest in durable, weather proof upholstery.

If you want your family and guests to want to spend time outside, make the space more functional by creating a comfortable sitting area, outdoor kitchen, maybe a bar, a TV and maybe a fire feature.  Add Wi-Fi extenders for better connectivity and install outdoor speakers that connect to your home entertainment system.  Summer temperatures in Arizona mostly hover in the three digit range and installing a cooling mister system will make entertaining more pleasurable for your guest.

When building a home in Arizona, consider what part of the house will be exposed to the morning vs. afternoon sun, especially if you plan on spending time in your backyard.  We are a full-service home building company and we can help you with finding the perfect lot as well as architectural and contracting services to build your dream home.