Add an all-purpose outdoor area to your home
If you're planning on adding an extension to your home to take advantage of the garden, look at adding a space where the whole family can spend time together.
19/11/2018
If you're thinking about adding on to your home, think about how you can transform an outdoor area in a space that's a living room with different zones where the whole family can spend time together. Not only will this increase your floor space, it will also add to the value of your home.
LIVING AREA
If you're setting up a space where the entire family can gather together, or if you want to invite friends and family round, arrange the furniture to encourage conversation. You can even set up a casual dining area with a mobile trolley that contains all your dining essentials such as cutlery and glassware, etc., or invite your friends over for snacks for a games evening. You can even fill a mobile trolley with cocktail accessories for evening entertaining.
Have plenty of comfort underfoot with colourful or patterned rugs that will warm up the space and add personality. Rugs will also bring warmth into the outdoor room if you plan on using all year round.
You can create zones within the living space to allow for different activities in the room. A comfortable chair placed off to the side is a great place to sit and relax and read your favourite book, or simply a place to chill out after a hard day at work.
A mobile trolley can serve a dual-purpose as a drinks trolley, or for an easy way to set up for casual dining in an outdoor living room.
Storage is an essential component, whether indoors or outdoors, so make sure you plan for this when designing the space. A large storage unit can be used to store accessories for the room, and even a extra set of crockery if you plan on making this new room an all-purpose space.
For the ultimate relaxation in your outdoor living room, shop for furniture that can easily be arranged into a daybed. In this room, two 3-seat sofas can be placed together to create a comfortable daybed for taking in the sunshine - all year round.
If you need a place to work that is separate from the house, it's easy to create a corner where you can set up your home office. Fit a curtain that doubles as a room divider that allows you to work in privacy. Shop for furniture that complements what's already in the room, such as an adjustable office chair.
Your new outdoor room can also serve as a workout space. Make sure you have plenty of storage for things such as yoga mats and small gym equipment. Let your new space work for you and give you the space to do what you love. Equipment can be stored away out of sight when not in use.
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