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Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Living
Design Ideas for a Fluid, Connected Space
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Enhance your home with seamless indoor-outdoor living using an open-plan layout. Large glass sliding or bi-fold doors are key for connecting your interior with a deck or patio.
Create a unified look by extending indoor flooring materials outside and choosing complementary furniture. For year-round enjoyment in New Zealand's climate, consider adding weather protection like pergolas or outdoor heaters. This makes your outdoor area a true, functional extension of your home, perfect for relaxation and entertaining.
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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