Modern Residential Architecture: Outdoor Living Space

How can we design an Outdoor Living Space that can be used for at least 10 months out of the year?

I’m not sure if it’s the fact that many of our projects are located in the gorgeous Catskills area of NY’s Hudson Valley or because most of our clients are outdoorsy and active people, but “outdoor living space” has been very high on almost all “must have” lists. And I’m not talking about a “side deck” or “entry patio” kind of outdoor space – I mean one that is completely integral to the design as a space that could be used on a daily basis for at least 10 months out of the year. For example, one of our clients – who is a chef – actually put “large outdoor space” as a top priority over kitchen!

Now don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of brilliantly designed decks that work quite nicely with their adjacent architecture. I don’t think its just a roof overhead. I think it’s more about designing a space that feels cozy and has a purpose – a living space. Outdoors. Perhaps what I’m trying to describe here is done better with images… (this is a perfect example of why we creative-types (I) prefer to speak in images or sketches rather than words!)

Design Inspiration for Outdoor Living Spaces:

Modern Residential Architecture: Outdoor Living Space

Modern Residential Architecture: Outdoor Living Space

Bridge House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects,  Photography by: Greg Richardson

 

Modern Residential Architecture: Outdoor Living

Modern Residential Architecture: Outdoor Living Space

Paso Robles Residence by Aidlin Darling Design,  Photography: Matthew Millman

 

Modern Outdoor Living: Residential Design Inspiration

Outdoor Living Space: Modern Residential Design Inspiration

Castle Rock House by Herbst Architects, Photography by: Patrick Reynolds

 

Outdoor Living Space: Modern Home Design Inspiration

Modern Residential Architecture Inspiration: Outdoor Living Space

Mill Springs Ranch by Lake Flato Architects, Photographer: Casey Dunn

 

Modern Residential Architecture: Outdoor Living Space

Modern Residential Architecture Inspiration: Outdoor Living Space

Hacienda Sac Chich by Reyes Ríos + Larraín Arquitectos, Photography by: Marcelo Troché & Pim Schalkwijk

 

Outdoor Living Space: Modern Design Inspiration

Modern Deck - Outdoor Living Space

Ocean Deck House by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, Photography by: Matthew Carbone

 

Even though the weather is getting colder, don’t these images just make you want to cozy up in one of these outdoor living spaces?!

 

 

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