Design Trend Spotlight: Indoor-Outdoor Flow
With the indoor-outdoor living space trend gaining significant traction in recent years, it continues to evolve. Homes and buildings with a seamless flow between indoor rooms and the surrounding nature are becoming increasingly popular, resulting in some breathtaking and innovative design features. This unique trend is one of our favorites to construct, as it lends itself to simply extraordinary results. Read on to discover more about the chic indoor-outdoor flow design trend.
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Blurring the Line Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Many people are seeking to create a seamless connection between their functional interior spaces and the natural environment beyond. The line between indoor and outdoor spaces is being blurred through the use of retractable glass walls, large windows, skylights, and creative architectural features like extending the roof to create a connected living space outside. Comfortable seating, outdoor kitchens, and even dual-sided fireplaces add to these semi-outdoor spaces. This allows for an effortless transition from a luxurious interior to a natural and refreshing outdoor area. The result is a beautiful and harmonious environment that maximizes the potential of both indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Water Features and Landscaping
Incorporating natural elements such as plants, water, wood, and stone can add dimension and texture to a home or office, creating an inviting yet elevated atmosphere. Biophilic design principles aim to create spaces that connect people to nature and improve their well-being by integrating natural elements into the built environment. This can include features such as living green walls, indoor gardens, live-edge wood, courtyard ponds, and floor-to-ceiling stone. By incorporating nature into the design, a space that not only looks beautiful but also promotes a sense of calm and relaxation can be created.
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Material Choice Is Key
When designing an environment that is both indoor and outdoor, the materials must be durable enough to withstand the elements yet functional and aesthetically pleasing enough for indoor use. Outdoor materials like stone, brick, and concrete may be a good choice for outdoor surfaces, while wood, tile, and natural fibers may work well for indoor spaces. However, to make the transition between indoor and outdoor spaces seamless, it is important to bring some of the indoor elements outside and vice-versa. This can be achieved through the use of outdoor rugs, plush weatherproof furniture, and even by extending outdoor flooring materials into indoor spaces. By choosing materials that are both durable and aesthetically pleasing, a beautiful and functional living space that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor elements can be achieved.
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If you’re looking for a unique way to incorporate an elevated and relaxing mood into your future space, look no further than the indoor-outdoor flow design concept. From walls of glass to indoor water features, there’s a myriad of ways to utilize this trend in your dream home or commercial space. When bringing high-end designs like this to life, you can trust our team at Devonshire Construction to execute your project with the utmost attention to detail and produce the highest quality results.