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Interior and exterior design are separate words on paper, but they are as fit for one another as the sun and the moon. Merging the two within your home improvement plan could be the most cost-effective way of extending your square footage.
Working from the inside out, look for ways to open your living space past the closure of windows and walls and onto the patio or maybe even the garden.
One of the best ways to open up your home is to focus on where the “living” happens—where you will treat your guests and find yourself relaxing on many Saturday afternoons. Connecting these spaces creates a natural flow from indoor to outdoor entertainment.
From Walls To Windows
First and foremost, a clear view can improve visuals. Large windows or sliding glass doors leading out to your yard are critical components to making this work.
With an open view, you can clarify special features such as lighting, color combinations, and décor that will coordinate between both territories. If you don’t already have a functional outdoor patio in your home, it’s never too late to add one. A professional home improvement company like pwhomeimprovement.com can help you create a custom outdoor living solution.
Matching Materials
Consistency is critical when incorporating one space with the other. Moving from a modern interior to a rustic exterior can feel jarring – you’ll want to maintain a similar aesthetic throughout if you want the spaces to feel connected.
Tiled flooring is an excellent option as it can keep things clean and straightforward indoors and extend into the outdoors. You can mimic the design along the floors and up and along the walls, over countertops, or even lining your pool. Your outdoor and interior spaces don’t have to match exactly, but adding intimate details and keeping a similar vibe will help blur the lines between the two.
Into The Looking Glass
As captivating as a room may look, it is only as appealing as what can be seen. With your views extending outdoors, the appearance of this visual is essential! When looking through the windowpanes, think of how the lighting changes from day to night and what will be visible from the inside and the outside.
From the inside, curtains, paintings, and the surrounding color of the walls will frame the window. This ideal image should not be a mirror but a gateway to the beyond. To keep the space enlarged, try finding a minimal curtain in thickness and size that does not draw too much attention and does not hide but enhances the view.
Choose furniture that doesn’t require too much space to keep both spaces clear of clutter. Configure these objects so that people can see one another, such as by facing couches towards the entranceway. To finalize the arrangement, light each space appropriately, keeping in mind that the light will shine through the glass—you don’t want it to blinding, but you also wish to make it easy to see from either room.
A Plant Party
Consider utilizing plants as a common denominator for indoor or outdoor retribution for added extras that can contribute to the overall atmosphere.
While most of us know the power and beauty of these living decorations, a recent favorite feature is the vertical plant wall. Building one outside can completely change the look and feel, helping create a mock indoor space on your patio that will informally dominate the enclosure even from the inside.
A Look To Remember
The unique ambiance you choose will shape the presence of your home’s indoor and outdoor statements. Whether bold, organic, or elegant, this style will reflect your creativity, so have some fun with it!
