One of the most highly desired home features by our Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale clients is to create the ultimate indoor/outdoor living spaces for them. These spaces are extremely popular because they provide people with the best of all worlds. Whether you want to cook, dine, work on your suntan, or just lounge around with friends watching ballgames on TV, there is something for everyone to enjoy in these blended living spaces.

Some insights for creating the perfect indoor/outdoor space

At Ross Brothers, we like to use recessed doors between the indoor and outdoor areas since they create the most space and are barely visible in either the interior or exterior wall. You can’t even see the track the door slides on, thus giving the illusion that it’s one ample space, not adjacent rooms.

Another way to ensure that the space flows is to keep the floor level. This helps keep the continuity of the space, making the rooms feel more connected. We would also recommend using the same flooring inside and out and some design materials such as counters, fixtures, and fabrics. You also want to use the same (or very similar) color palette inside and out and keep the decor style consistent with what that sees throughout the rest of the home.

An outdoor kitchen with umbrella is an excellent addition for those who love to cook. Our designs often include a spacious kitchen with barbecue grills, sinks, cabinets, refrigerators, and special features like a pizza oven or wine cooler.

Comfortable seating is another significant part of the indoor/outdoor living space design, whether you plan on using the space for lounging, dining, or just taking a nap. We often design different seating areas throughout the space for multiple functions. Perhaps one area will have a dining table, another area will have chaise lounges, and we will have floating beds elsewhere. And in the adjoining indoor space, sometimes we use a sectional sofa that opens up to the outdoors when the retractable wall is parted. And finally, to make sure that the indoor-outdoor space is functional and provides fun, make sure to install a TV outdoors and speakers.

For exclusive homes located in areas such as Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, opening up the home to create a seamless transition between the indoor outdoor living spaces serves many valuable functions, whether if you are want to host a dignified cocktail party or to have a space for the family to lounge around on a lazy Sunday afternoon. As with all of our projects, Ross Brothers provides our clients lifelike 3D renderings of the indoor-outdoor space so clients can see how it looks at all hours of the day and night before bringing the design to life.