The weather in the North Bay is unbeatable. Our temperate climate beckons North Bay residents to the outdoors year-round. Designing residential projects to maximize enjoyment of our world-renowned weather is key to a successful project. Read on for tips on designing the perfect indoor/outdoor spaces.
Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors
Today’s door manufacturer's offer a wide variety of expansive glass doors capable of seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Large multi-panel sliding glass doors provide an expansive view when closed and, when it comes time to enjoy the outdoors, completely disappear into an adjacent wall. These wide openings make it feel as if the indoor and outdoor spaces have become one. Imagine a twenty-foot-wide opening between your kitchen and your outdoor dining area. Picture your great room expanding out onto a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Envision sliding away a glass wall to open up your master bathroom to a private outdoor garden. All this can be achieved with modern multi-panel sliding glass doors.
Design Outdoor Spaces to Complement Indoor Spaces
A key to indoor/outdoor living is designing outdoor spaces that complement indoor spaces. A covered outdoor dining area directly off the kitchen is a wonderful place to dine while enjoying the summer sunset. A private outdoor garden connected to the master suite provides a place to unwind and relax free from unwanted distractions. A balcony off an upstairs loft can take in views of distant mountaintops. Considering these relationships at the beginning of the design process can turn a good design into a great design.
Incorporate Fans and Heaters for Year-Round Use
Our temperate climate allows for year-round use of outdoor spaces. To ensure those spaces are comfortable at all times, consider including ceiling fans and built-in heaters. Ceiling fans come in many styles and sizes to fit the design of any outdoor space. The correctly sized fan can take the edge off a warm day ensuring sweat-free comfort even in late summer. Built-in heaters, whether electric or gas, can extend an easy summer evening with friends late into the night. Feel like another glass of wine? Flip on the heaters, fill up your glass, and enjoy your outdoor space no matter how chilly the evening air.
If you’re considering building a new residential project in the North Bay, there’s no doubt it could benefit from our experience designing the best indoor/outdoor spaces. Feel free to call us today for a free consultation on the best way to bring indoor/outdoor living to your dream project.