Backyards are wonderful things. They connect a home with nature and provide an open area with natural light and fresh air. Sadly, many back yards are underutilized. They are nothing but open areas covered in concrete with no character or usefulness. You can put a couple of chairs or even a table there, but the space is may still lifeless and uninviting. Adding an outdoor living room to the backyard creates a comfortable and inviting environment for outdoor relaxation and entertainment.
There are many different types of outdoor living room designs to help fit in with a home. You can create a simple canopy with independent lighting and some comfortable chairs and tables. You can also extend the structure of the house so that you have an actual room, electricity and all, with open space to the backyard being the walls. The uses for any kind of outdoor living room setup are extensive. Mom and Dad can comfortably enjoy a glass of wine while their kids play in the grass or they can host a casual gathering that seamlessly transcends boundaries between house and yard.
In Southern California, an outdoor living room can be used nearly year round. While people living in Nevada or in Maine may only find use for an outdoor room a few months a year, San Diego provides nearly limitless nice days to take advantage of this type of feature in a home. San Diego based remodeling company Marrokal has extensive experience in outdoor living room design and construction. Their gallery offers a sneak peak at what an outdoor living room can look like in any home.
