How To Perfectly Blend Indoor & Outdoor Spaces?

 

 

How To Perfectly Blend Indoor & Outdoor Spaces?

 

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Today's article is a special treat, exclusively crafted for our esteemed community members who are fortunate enough to own a house with a yard.

 

Designing a backyard is a multifaceted task, demanding a profound understanding of home design principles.

Lucky for you, as always, we've got your back and have already explained everything you need to know about backyard design, including landscaping, outdoor furniture selection, and lighting.

However, a point still needs clarification: how to move smoothly from the house's interior to the yard.

Or, in other words, as the title of this article suggests, how can an indoor and outdoor space be blended to create a seamless transition that enhances the overall living experience?

Rest assured, this article equips you with all the necessary tools and guidance to seamlessly blend your indoor and outdoor spaces.

 

As always, later in the article, there will be a refreshing infographic presentation and a video summarizing its content for you.

 

'How to perfectly blend indoor and outdoor spaces?'

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1. Continuity.

 

British editor Sonny Mehta once said:

 

"We think continuity is important."

 

The number one thing you need to do if you wish to blend indoor and outdoor space is to create continuity between those two.

Continuity will provide a smoother transition from the house's interior to the yard.

"Ok, got it. But how do I create continuity,"? You must be asking.

Well, with the help of some design tools, the person walking from your house into the yard will feel like he is still inside the house to some extent.

Let's dive in a bit:

Keeping the same design style.

As most of you probably know, There are many home design styles. You can find all the information you need about them in our sweet blog (and here's some more).

In order for you to be able to create good continuity between your house's interior and your yard, you must keep the same design style.

If your house is designed in a modern style, so will your yard. And if a country is your home interior choice, well...you get our point.

Maintaining an identical design sequence will lead to the prevention of differences, something that will help you in your efforts to blend your indoor and outdoor space.

 

The same materials.

Combining the same raw materials, such as type of flooring, etc., is a big help to create a continuity that will lead to a good blend in your indoor and outdoor space.

Although each space has its own unique character that affects its appearance, you must still combine the same raw materials, especially in the seam line between the inner and outer space. Doing so will make the transition between the areas almost indistinguishable.

 

Gradual continuity.

Although the phrase - 'Gradual continuity' - may sound like a built-in contradiction to some of you, it is not.

On a practical level, in our context, you can create a gradual continuity between your house's interior directly into the yard by placing some "Green" home accessories/furniture at the edge of your house's inner space at the yard's frontier.

You can find more information regarding "Green" home accessories/furniture here and here. 

Doing so will create a natural and smooth feeling for the one walking from the house's interior towards the yard (green by nature).

It will significantly boost your efforts to create a blend of indoor & outdoor spaces.

 

 You must create continuity!

  

 

Matching Color.

Another action that will help you to blend an indoor and outdoor space is continuity in terms of paint.
You must 'drag out' the color from inside (walls, flooring, balcony ceiling, etc.) and use it for your yard. 

 

 

2. No Doors!

 

In contrast to the above 'continuity,' which is relatively easy to carry out, the next tip is a bit more complex. 

If you are capable of doing so, ensure there is no 'Real' door in the seam line between the inside of your home and your yard.

Sliding window.

French Door.

Folding Doors.

Roll Up Glass Doors.

Pivot Doors.

Accordion door.

 

All these and more will get the job done quite easily.

There are many examples, but the guiding principle remains the same - 'A transparent 'door.'

Make sure the person standing within your house, on the yard's threshold, can see outside through the transparent 'door.' Doing so will lead to the absence of a difference's sense between outer space and the interior. Thus, blend your indoor and outdoor space properly.

 

Make a link between the inside and the outside

 

By the way, No rule of thumb here. A little creativity won't hurt.

 

 

 

 

3. Construction 'Stretch.'

 

One of the most thrilling ways to transform your home is by 'stretching' an internal construction element outside - to the yard. This innovative approach can completely change the dynamics of your living space. 

Envision your house's ceiling extending slightly and expanding into your yard, creating a unique and creative space. Or a distinctive flooring placed both on the house's threshold and in the yard, blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. Even a well-designed deck can bring a touch of creativity to your home.

In both scenarios, the 'stretching' of the construction elements can create a harmonious blend between the house's interior and the yard, fostering a sense of unity and contentment.

 

A construction addition connecting the inside with the outside would be excellent! 

 

Here, too, there is no rule of thumb regarding the types of construction elements that should get expanded and which will result in the desired blend.

As long as it is in good taste - you're good to go.

Roof\flooring\walls, you name it.

 

 

4. Let It Shine.

 

Another great tip for blending indoor and outdoor space is to fill your house - or, more precisely, the inner area next to the yard - with as much sunlight as possible.

According to most people's intuitive perception, the sun's rays originate outside, certainly not within the house's walls.

 

Let as much sun in as possible!

 

Therefore, by flooding the space within your house next to the yard with some sun's rays, you will provide a bit of - 'being outside feeling' - thus, when stepping outside to your yard, you won't feel too much of an A difference's sense. By doing so, you could seamlessly blend your indoor & outdoor spaces.
 

 

 

We hope this article - 'How to blend indoor and outdoor spaces perfectly' - helped with your efforts to understand the whole thing better. And if you have any more questions on the matter, please feel free to reach out.

 

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