Outdoor spaces are the perfect canvas for extending your home’s ambience, creating a spot that’s both stylish and liveable. Whether it’s a cosy patio, a spacious deck, or a breezy pergola, it’s all about blending comfort and design to make the transition from inside to outside effortless.
Every element needs to work together – landscaping, furniture selection, lighting, and heating or cooling options – just as you would carefully consider for an indoor space.
By treating your outdoor area with the same attention to detail, you can create a cohesive and functional extension of your home.
Marylou always collaborates closely with her clients to understand how they want to use their outdoor area, whether it’s a space for relaxing, entertaining, outdoor dining, or a peaceful nook for reconnecting with nature. Designing with functionality in mind ensures the space not only looks great but works perfectly for their lifestyle. To create that seamless indoor-outdoor flow, using similar textures, colours, and materials helps to create cohesion between the spaces.
This connection makes the home feel bigger and adds valuable depth to the overall design. Marylou works with landscape architects to incorporate greenery and plant designs that suit the space. This can also be a great way to define zones, with large pots helping to create subtle divides between areas. Climate is a key factor too. If your space gets plenty of sun, pergolas or retractable awnings can provide shade without sacrificing style.
For cooler evenings, fire pits, outdoor heaters, or even a gas fireplace will keep things cosy and comfortable.
Efficient lighting is essential to ensure the space is usable day or night. Layering lighting options is a smart move! Brighter lights around the BBQ area for cooking, and softer, ambient lights for a warm, inviting glow as the sun sets. Incorporating these elements will ensure you get the most out of your outdoor space!
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