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Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Living
Design Ideas for a Fluid, Connected Space
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Create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow to enhance your lifestyle and expand your living space. This popular design approach connects your home with nature, making it feel more open and harmonious.
Key strategies include:
- Using open-plan layouts with large sliding or bi-fold doors.
- Extending flooring materials like timber or concrete from inside to out.
- Choosing cohesive furniture and decor for both areas.
For New Zealand's climate, add pergolas or outdoor heaters for year-round enjoyment.
Timber flooring in the open-plan kitchen dining area transitions seamlessly to the timber deck, creating a harmonious link between the two spaces. Image: Zico O’Neill
A covered outdoor area with operable louvres means that use of this space is not governed by our changeable weather. Image: Simon Wilson
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