Outdoor Rooms: Blurring the Line Between House and Garden
Written by
Henna Terason
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6 MIN READ
Create an easy relationship between indoor living and the landscape through thresholds, materials, shade, and flexible gathering spaces.
Extend the living space beyond the glass
Terraces, covered courtyards, and garden rooms work best when they feel like a natural continuation of the interior. Align floor levels where possible and carry a related material palette across the threshold.
Design for shade, breeze, and changing weather
A well-used outdoor room needs more than a view. Pergolas, deep overhangs, movable screens, and planting can temper sun and wind so the space remains comfortable through more of the year.
Make the landscape part of the composition
Frame mature trees, create layered planting near windows, and position seating so the garden is experienced at eye level. Landscape should not be a backdrop; it should become a living part of the architecture.
When the boundary between house and garden softens, everyday rituals feel more connected to the seasons.
Other insight
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