Summer always seems to end way too quickly! The cool evenings, crisp mornings, and shortening days make enjoying your backyard a little more difficult. What if there was a way to extend your outdoor living experience for a few more months each year? There are a wide range of solutions available to help with this, allowing you to create a true extension of your home—something you can use all the time with family and friends.
Roof Covering
The first thing to consider is a covering for your space. It’s important to think about how this will complement your home’s existing architecture. Options range from a roof attached to the current home, a completely detached structure, or a pergola. Roof styles can vary as well, from flat roofs to gable designs. The key is choosing a structure that enhances your home’s aesthetic while providing the coverage you need.
Heat Source
Imagine sitting in front of a crackling wood stove or cozy stone fireplace—these are popular options for heating the space. Other possibilities include ceiling-mounted gas or electric patio heaters or fire tables. Whether you want a rustic look or a modern touch, there are heating solutions for every style and budget, ensuring that your outdoor living space stays warm well into the fall.
Windows/Screens
To transform your covered porch into a 3-season space, enclosing the sides is essential. This helps cut down the wind, retains heat, and provides privacy during the evening. Automated drop screens are an excellent solution—they offer wind and bug protection and can be retracted when not needed. For a more permanent option, sunroom glass walls or patio enclosures can extend the use of the space even further into the cooler months.
Connection to the Home
The way the structure connects to your home is another important consideration. Upgrading a single door to a sliding system or opting for elegant French doors can create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing you to enjoy the views and fresh air all year round. The design of your doors and windows will play a key role in both the aesthetic and functionality of the space.
Enhancing the Experience
The overall experience of the room is something we help you with at every step. Privacy is a significant factor, and solutions can include tree plantings, privacy walls, or curtains. Another key element is sunlight—do you want to maximize it to heat the space, or would you prefer to minimize it to avoid overheating? Finally, consider the views from the structure out into the rest of your property, as these will impact the enjoyment of your new addition.
Why Work with a Professional?
Collaborating with a professional design-build firm like LandArt ensures your outdoor extension meets zoning and permitting requirements, complements your home, and enhances your lifestyle. From helping you explore options to deciding how your new space will work with your home and budget, we guide you through the process, making sure that your new outdoor living area is perfect for you and your family.
LandArt is a full service Landscape and Home Renovations company, providing a full design - Build approach for every client. Dedicated to Beautiful & Creative Design, Professionalism, and a Client-Centric Approach.
