Outside… an extension of the home! | Home Coach Ja
From verandah, to patios to decks; Jamaicans have an affinity over the years with creating an outdoor space for different purposes.
lighting, Plants, Green space, Roof Extension
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Outside…an extension of the home!

Wherever you are on your homeownership journey, an investment in this space likely to reap big rewards.

From verandah, to patios to decks; Jamaicans have an affinity over the years with creating an outdoor space for different purposes. However, you don’t have to settle for a simple patio or deck. How about building an outdoor living room or kitchen?

Whether it’s for entertaining a few friends, cooking up a feast or relaxing while you gaze up at the stars, expanding your living experience into an outdoor space allows you to do so much more with your home while bonding a little with nature.

Wherever you are on your homeownership journey, an investment in this space likely to reap big rewards.

For the young couple, it’s a space to entertain. For a family, it’s another area where you can take your family time. If it’s big enough, you could actually kick around a ball and when the children have fled the nest, you can always revamp the space to reflect your life.

Here are a few tips on how you can bring all the warmth and décor of indoors outside:

  • Accessorise: an area rug, throw pillows and a matching seater set does the trick every time
  • Water features: maybe it’s the gentle trickling sound akin to a stream but nothing says relaxation like a water feature. If you can add some ornamental fish to it, even better.
  • It’s in the lighting: soft lights allow you to embrace the natural light tones of the space more such as moonlighting. Also, choose lighting that allows you to go between what you’re doing in the space such as relaxing or hosting.
  • Go green: plants, plants and more plants. And no, not artificial ones. If you’re not a green thumb at heart, then there are always palms, vines and other plants that you can get to give you greenery and cooler temperatures as well.
  • A roof extension such as a pergola allows you to create shade in your spaces hard hit by the sun. Also, it’s a great conversational piece.

Outside has the potential to be the most entertaining space of your home. Unlike indoor rooms, you can change it to suit the seasons of the year using light and colour to create a dynamic living environment. Step outside and look in to what possibilities exist for that space.

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