Owning a home in South Florida affords homeowners the luxury of expanding their living space from beyond their interior to the backyard, front porch and beyond! The temperate climate allows residents in Weston luxury homes and elsewhere to increase where they actually spend their time.

Many people who enjoy Weston luxury homes love their living in this area because they not only have dining rooms and family rooms to enjoy each other’s company, but also porches, lanais, and decks. Taking advantage of the outdoors is a great way to expand your Weston luxury homes livable space.

As you start to consider the outside area around your Weston luxury homes, consider the following few tips as you begin planning your design.

Selecting the Area

Depending on how your neighborhood is structured, you may be limited on where you actually can or want to spend your outdoor time.  Some Weston luxury homes may be limited in front of the home or it could have a large open area along with an outdoor front entry that would be a perfect place to sit and socialize. The reverse also could hold true, so homeowners need to assess the possibilities before they do anything else.

Determining Its Size

Although it may seem obvious, it actually may not be. When working outdoors, you can expand your space pass the outlined perimeters of a concrete porch or deck, depending on how the area is set up.

As you assess the area, you may want to think about what types of adjustments could be made to expand or correct any discrepancies. You also may want to just leave it as is. Small areas lend themselves for intimate discussions while larger spaces can be used for big parties. Either can be used to develop interesting gatherings for friends and family.

Main Purpose

Now that you’ve thought about the different areas around the house, what exactly are you envisioning using this space for? Do you see yourself dining with a small group or are large weekends parties more of what you’d like to see happen? It may be one of these or both, either way, you now have a starting point to truly get the design moving.

Remember the Environment

In South Florida, the sun can be hot and direct and the critters can be biting and plentiful. If you want to have a pleasurable experience outdoors, you can’t forget to set up the area to combat a few of the natural elements that are likely to come into play.

Whether it is installing ceiling fans or just having movable fans stored nearby to ensure a breeze keeps everyone comfortable, these are things to keep in mind. Pest control also can turn into a major issue if not handled well. Consider screening in a space, hanging mosquito traps, or strategically placing citronella candles around the area as a way to make your outdoor space as comfortable as possible.

Making it Happen

Now it is time to consider the furniture and color scheme so you can start enjoying the outdoor living space available to you!

Florida Realty News
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