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Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Living

Design Ideas for a Fluid, Connected Space

By Clare Chapman (Editor in Chief, HOME)

Last updated: 11 November 2024 | 5 min read

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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Clare Chapman

Editor in Chief, HOME

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