June 07, 2018
In traditional home design, there has always been a clear demarcation of the indoors and the outdoors. The house is for living and the back yard is a place for the kids, and maybe the occasional BBQ, hot tub or pool. In 2018, things have changed.
Modern design calls for indoor-outdoor flow, a change of perception that sees the inside and outside of your home as all part of the same thing. The modern trend is for homes to seamlessly flow – hence the name – from one space to another. This doesn’t mean losing the luxuries of the indoors, however. Far from it.
Joining Elements
One of the keys to building indoor-outdoor flow is combining elements from the home – colors, materials and features – with the outdoor area closest to the home.
Think about how outdoor decking connects with the house. The ideal is for color schemes and materials to mesh seamlessly, creating the feel of passing from one area of the homestead to another, rather than seeing indoors and outdoors as separate places. Features like sliding doors can help create this flow, opening up the indoors to the outdoors and vice-versa.
Outdoor Cooking
Aside from the traditional, moveable barbeque, outdoor cooking solutions more akin to a kitchen outside are becoming more and more popular.
Inset wood or stone counters, teamed with a dedicated cooking area, are the perfect way to create the feeling of a homely kitchen outdoors. The kitchen is the natural venue for people to congregate and an outdoor setup is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and have it feel homely.
Fire Pits
One of the best feelings in the world is sitting by a warm, roaring fire. The crackle of the wood and the hiss of the flames is something everyone loves, and an outdoor fire pit is the perfect way to cultivate this feeling outdoors.
Consider setting your fire pit somewhat close to the house, surrounded by comfy furniture. This, coupled with an opened-up house, will create a cozy zone that is perfect for making Smores and looking at the stars.
TV, Outdoors
One of the main obstacles to many creating true indoor-outdoor flow is the lack of convenience outdoors when it comes to things like entertainment. With an outdoor weatherproof TV lift unit, this isn’t an issue.
Designed to complement your outdoor décor, you can watch sports, listen to music or just catch a movie in the comfort and splendor of your backyard. Cabinet Tronix offers a range of outdoor backyard TV lift furniture in an array of designs and materials. Unobtrusive, safe and weatherproof, you can choose between wood looks, tile topped stacked stone or a sturdy mantle design that complements your house’s looks and feel. The range of options is comprehensive and enables you to truly bring the comforts of indoors to your backyard.
