Eight Ideas To Consider For Outdoor Living Rooms

  
     
  By Susan Schlenger
  
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  Outdoor living rooms have become quite popular in recent years. Outdoor kitchen islands, outdoor pergolas and even wide screen tvs can all be part of the design. Magazine photos show how beautiful they can be and what they can possibly look like.

So, where do you start? Here are some ideas and features you might consider including in this type of outdoor living space.


How large of a room do you need or want?
If you decide it is just for immediate family, a smaller size will do. This does not mean, however, that you still can't have all or most of all the features that make outdoor living rooms exciting. It will just be more of a compact or intimate design.

An outdoor kitchen island is a great addition to a usable outdoor space. There are many outdoor appliances to choose from that can be part of the island. As an alternative, you might consider one of the fabulous gas outdoor grills that you can buy, and these would be less costly than an entire kitchen island.

Outdoor furniture should be considered. Look for weather resistance in both the frames and fabrics. Sofas, club chairs and chaise lounges all help to create a living room atmosphere.

The area may be open aired or covered. If covered, an actual roof may be built over the entire area, or you may opt for a slightly more open pergola.

Consider creating shady areas if the space is hot and sunny. Large shade trees, pergolas and gazebos all work well.

Who doesn't enjoy a water feature? Whether it be more of a formal pool or a naturalistic pond with a waterfall, the sight and sound of running water is always enjoyable.

Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits both function for warmth and cooking and also add to the ambiance. Either of these may run on gas or be the more rustic wood burning types.

There are many choices of paving materials. Natural bluestone, travertine pavers and concrete pavers all create beautiful flooring and are easy to care for.

Keep your budget in mind as you choose your outdoor living space amenities. However, by being creative, regardless of budget, beautiful spaces can be had.



  
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  About The Author
Susan Schlenger is a Landscape Designer with a degree in Landscape Architecture. You can read more about outdoor living rooms 		 
     
 
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