OUTDOOR ROOMS have become an exciting way for homeowners to incorporate the pleasures of nature with family designed living areas. The concept for the outdoor room may have originated in temperate Mediterranean climates where al fresco living has remained the same for centuries. New advances in architecture, lighting, and furniture have dramatically increased interest in outdoor room functionality in the modern Mediterranean style home.
Mediterranean outdoor rooms and gardens are sheltered, intimate spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Garden fountains cool the terrace in warmer months and outdoor fireplaces keep outdoor living spaces cozy on cool evenings. Containers filled with lavender and rosemary offer an abundance of fragrances. Large earthenware garden pots, iron hanging baskets and iron window baskets are commonly filled with Mediterranean herbs, grasses and flowering annuals. A patio garden is an ideal location for growing cooking herbs as well as flowering plants for seasonal color.
Outdoor rooms are used for relaxing, lounging, entertaining and recreation. Exterior rooms integrate multi-level decks, charming patios and elegant terraces into the home landscape design.
Outdoor areas designated for recreation depend on family interests. Swimming pools, outdoor spas, workshops, hot houses and sports areas are all possibilities and can be tastefully integrated into a backyard landscape design.
Outdoor rooms designed for sitting, lounging, or simply enjoying the beauty of the garden are often centered around a focal point in the surrounding landscape, like a fountain, garden sculpture or distant scenic view. Outdoor rooms include comfortable seating, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor dining areas and outdoor kitchens.
Decorate your outside room to reflect your tastes and comfort. Modern outdoor rooms are decorated with the same degree of thought and planning by using the same basic rules of thumb when creating any great room design. Accents of Salado can help.
