A staycation is the perfect way to enjoy your summer and make some new memories. Plus, staying home is an opportunity to rethink the way you use certain areas, including your deck or patio. With the right flow and decor, you can create a seamless transition between your indoor-outdoor spaces for a flexible area fit for whatever activity you want to do.
Focus On The Flow
Think about how your outdoor space fits into the rest of your home to make this area more practical. For example, you can enhance the visual flow by opting for window treatments that let in plenty of natural light and give you a view of your deck.
Additionally, keep the path to walk out to your deck clear so you’ll be more likely to use it, but frame it with some decor items or storage options to make it both fun and functional. Also try using the same flooring or repeat motifs and color patterns to create a sense of continuity as you transition between your indoor-outdoor spaces.
Make Your Deck Functional
Adopting new daily habits around your outdoor space will come more naturally if you make this area more useful. Cushy seating options are a necessity, with wicker and rattan being popular materials that you can easily waterproof.
Don’t forget about other comfort must-haves either!
If you don’t have enough natural shade from trees, for example, umbrellas or an overhang can do the trick. You’ll also need clear visibility to enjoy your patio in the evening, so good lighting is crucial.
Chilly evenings call for a source of heat, like a fire pit or outdoor heater, and if ambient noises make it hard to relax, use a wireless speaker or fountain to mask them.
Upgrade Your Indoor-Outdoor Spaces with The Right Decor
Ceramic, reclaimed wood and DIY items are popular knick-knacks you’ll find displayed on patios and decks. Or, if minimalism is more your style, hanging wall art on the side of your house is a fun way to personalize your deck without making it feel cluttered. You can add a canopy or some hanging curtains for comfort and privacy, and use a fire table to create a focal point too.
Incorporating landscaping into your outdoor space can also smooth the transition from indoors to nature. Make greenery an important part of the decor with potted plants, a plant wall or hanging planters.
Things To Do Outdoors
As the summer season kicks into gear, it’s the perfect time to plan for an outdoor dinner party and show off your revamped patio or deck space. Guests can dine comfortably outside, surrounded by lush greenery, plenty of space and chic decorations that bring your indoor style out. Plus, with the right lighting and a functional fire pit, you and your company can visit for hours, without being interrupted by the night or the weather.
Your outdoor space is also the perfect place to upgrade your deck with a reading nook or a corner for your favorite creative hobby. Plus, you can spend some quality time together by having family game nights outside or even hanging a white sheet and using a projector to watch a movie. The possibilities are endless with a flexible, functional area that is designed just for you.
Craftmark Homes’ floor plans offer great indoor-outdoor flow to help you take advantage of the natural settings outside our communities. Contact us today to find out more about available homes and upcoming communities!