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How to create outdoor living spaces.
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Creating Outdoor Living Spaces
Presented by Wendy AlbeeMaster Builders Association, Remodeler Council, NKBA, CGP, CAPs
Extension of Interior Spaces
#1
Create Rooms Kitchen, dining, fire pit, lounging, etc. Divide spaces with plants, natural setting,
stone wall, trellis, benches, flooring material, or walkways
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• Draw a map of the area delineating the rooms• Make a priority list
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Kitchen area, dining area, and chatting area
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Various ‘rooms’ divided by water feature.
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Rooms connected by a walkway
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#2
Use a Focal Point Keeps the room balanced Offers much needed structure to the
space Allows the ability to layer elements
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A great view
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Stunning water view
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A traditional fireplace
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Oversized or Normal Fireplace
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An Architectural Element
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A Garden Bed
Or Potted Plants
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#3
Use Your Garden! Incorporate favorite plants As always, be aware how they will change
over time Use colors inside your home to ‘tie’ spaces
together
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Romantic setting
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Even more romantic!
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Small and Cozy
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Walls of Flowers & a Green Carpet
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Stately trees add drama
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Hedges, pots, vines all add to the ambiance
#4
Water Features Use as a focal point, or not Can be natural or man-made Maximize the sound
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Waterfall and Hot Tub
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Natural Pool and Stream
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Background
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Waterfall
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#5
Light it Up! General lighting Light focal point and featured elements Create ambient lighting
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Hedges, pots, vines all add to the ambiance
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General and Ambient Light
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Chandelier and String Lights
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Spot Lights
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Candle Light
#6
Color Creates Interest
Coordinate color palette with interior Easy to create impact using flowers ,
furniture, and accessories in same/similar colors
One accent furniture piece adds interest
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Warm Colors Pop
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Cool Colors Are Serene
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Or Just Have Fun With Color
#7
Make It Personal
Get creative Use unique materials or re-purpose
materials Add personality to your exterior rooms
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Bottle Art
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Iron Art
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Creative Flooring
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Flying Fish Art
Tile ‘River’
Seven Points
• Create Rooms• Use a Focal Point• Use Your Garden• Water Features• Light It Up!• Color Creates Interest• Make It Personal
Thank you!
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