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Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Living

Design Ideas for a Fluid, Connected Space

Clare Chapman
Last updated: 11 November 2024 | 5 min read
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Enhance your home by creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Utilise open-plan layouts and large glass sliding or bi-fold doors to connect living areas with decks and patios, making your home feel more spacious and light-filled.

Achieve a unified look by using consistent flooring materials that extend from the inside out. Complement this with cohesive furniture and decor choices to visually link the two zones. For year-round enjoyment, add weather protection like pergolas or outdoor heaters.

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 Clare Chapman
Editor in Chief, HOME