Creating Outdoor Living Spaces

Presented by Wendy AlbeeMaster Builders Association, Remodeler Council, NKBA, CGP, CAPs

Extension of Interior Spaces

#1

Create Rooms Kitchen, dining, fire pit, lounging, etc. Divide spaces with plants, natural setting,

stone wall, trellis, benches, flooring material, or walkways

My Office

• Draw a map of the area delineating the rooms• Make a priority list

My Office

Kitchen area, dining area, and chatting area

My Office

Various ‘rooms’ divided by water feature.

My Office

Rooms connected by a walkway

My OfficeOr a bridge

#2

Use a Focal Point Keeps the room balanced Offers much needed structure to the

space Allows the ability to layer elements

My Office

A great view

My Office

Stunning water view

My Office

A traditional fireplace

My Office

Oversized or Normal Fireplace

My Office

An Architectural Element

My Office

A Garden Bed

Or Potted Plants

My OfficeA Fire Pit

#3

Use Your Garden! Incorporate favorite plants As always, be aware how they will change

over time Use colors inside your home to ‘tie’ spaces

together

My Office

Romantic setting

My Office

Even more romantic!

My Office

Small and Cozy

My Office

Walls of Flowers & a Green Carpet

My Office

Stately trees add drama

My Office

Hedges, pots, vines all add to the ambiance

#4

Water Features Use as a focal point, or not Can be natural or man-made Maximize the sound

My Office

Waterfall and Hot Tub

My Office

Natural Pool and Stream

My Office

Background

My Office

Waterfall

My Office Fountain

#5

Light it Up! General lighting Light focal point and featured elements Create ambient lighting

My Office

Hedges, pots, vines all add to the ambiance

My Office

General and Ambient Light

My Office

Chandelier and String Lights

My Office

Spot Lights

My Office

Candle Light

#6

Color Creates Interest

Coordinate color palette with interior Easy to create impact using flowers ,

furniture, and accessories in same/similar colors

One accent furniture piece adds interest

My Office

Warm Colors Pop

My Office

Cool Colors Are Serene

My Office

Or Just Have Fun With Color

#7

Make It Personal

Get creative Use unique materials or re-purpose

materials Add personality to your exterior rooms

My Office

Bottle Art

My Office

Iron Art

My Office

Creative Flooring

My Office

My Office

Flying Fish Art

Tile ‘River’

Seven Points

• Create Rooms• Use a Focal Point• Use Your Garden• Water Features• Light It Up!• Color Creates Interest• Make It Personal

Thank you!

Q & A