The idea of an outdoor living room may sound appealing to a lot of homeowners, but they may not know exactly what they want out of an outdoor space. The basic idea is to create a comfortable living area in the backyard, but beyond that there are a lot of options for increasing comfort and entertainment. Below are some ideas that may help give some insight to home owners who are looking to create the perfect outdoor living room for their home.
Waterfalls – a rock waterfall can provide a soothing and natural experience to an outdoor space. Trickling water can make an outdoor living room feel like it is a part of nature and can make the environment far more relaxing. Control over the amount of water flowing over the falls can create different auditory conditions for different occasions.
Fire Pits – circular fire pits are a great way to gather family and friends around a single space during cool nights. There are lots of different types of fire pits available, some provide cool flame effects and warmth while other can mimic the crackling flames you might find at camp fires at the beach or in nature. Whatever effect you are looking for there are options available.
Benches vs Chairs – the type of seating in an outdoor living room will depend mostly on how you plan to use the space. Benches can be great for large gatherings so that more people have the space to sit down, while individual comfy chairs are good