When homeowners decide to redesign their landscape, one of the most common requests is an outdoor living space. At COVIS we work to blend the inside of the home to the outside elements with clients eager to transform their backyard. Creating this environment involves a blend of structures and amenities and here are some tips and pointers to help you in your decision making process.
Lighting
Safety is always a concern in backyard spaces, especially when night falls. Placing landscape lighting in or around an outdoor living room ensures that guests can navigate the space with ease at any hour. An added bonus is that it also keeps the area more secure.
Seating
Living rooms are often home to plush seating that accommodates large groups. The same should go for an outdoor living room. Furnishing the space with various types of couches and chairs makes it the ideal spot to relax and entertain. Make sure your fabric choice is suitable for outdoor use, especially for moisture in the air, pool water, rain water, cold temps or those crispy summer days!
Television
Whether tuning into a big sports game or an evening movie, a television set makes the perfect addition to a backyard space. Mounting the television on the wall is typically the best option as this makes it easy to view, conserves space and keeps the system safe.
Dining
Open-concept layouts have become popular inside homes. They make it easy to socialize between rooms, and a similar trend has emerged in backyards. Outdoor living rooms are often paired with outdoor kitchens and dining areas to create the ideal flow.
Ready to build an amazing outdoor living space in your Virginia backyard? The team at COVIS would love to hear from you by calling our office or submitting an online form with all your project needs and wants! We’ll get in touch with you to schedule a free on site consultation.
