Inside Out and Outside In: The Best of Both Worlds

There are people who describe themselves as outdoorsy. And those who consider themselves to be more indoorsy. But what if you like them both? We know some homeowners who came up with the perfect solution: a screened in porch with some amazing features that beautifully bring the outdoors in and the indoors out.

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These homeowners were smart about how they went about this renovation. They lived in the space for a bit before planning their home improvement project. This strategy gave them the opportunity to see where they like to spend time in their home and what renovation project would give them the most bang for their remodeling buck. The former screened in porch was a much used, much loved part of the home. It was small, dark, and a bit dated, but the homeowners found themselves spending a lot of time there with family and friends. Making it bigger and better seemed like a no brainer.

First, the enclosed porch was extended and given a vaulted ceiling. A new masonry fireplace gave a place to gather on those cool, fall evenings. The extended space gave room for multiple seating areas, as well.

This porch combines the best of the indoors and outdoors, with matching wooden floors and ceiling with exposed beams. Recessed lights, ceiling fans, and built in heaters, as well as the fireplace, make this covered porch a useable space for all four seasons. The house was given new sliding doors. The former door to the house was repurposed as the new door leading to the now attached garage/rec room space.

New steps lead from the covered porch to the paver patio, providing a wider entry to the porch and some extra outdoor seating.

The existing patio got a major upgrade in the process. The fireplace isn’t just for those sitting on the covered porch. Instead, a two-sided fireplace was installed, so it can be enjoyed from the inside or the outside. Double the cozy seating areas, which can be enjoyed no matter if you’re outdoorsy or indoorsy.

As the sun sets earlier and the nights grow cooler this time of year, it’s the perfect timing to post this project. You can imagine sunset happy hours at this home. With a little planning, we can create an indoor/outdoor oasis just as lovely in your home. The first step? Give us a call.

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