The Appeal Of Outdoor Living

Viewed from the pool and patio area, an open-air room addition provides the seamless bridge between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

In temperate climates like Vero Beach, it seems as though outdoor rooms have been around forever, providing a popular place to relax, entertain or simply take time out from the demands of daily life. It’s no wonder, then – thanks to advances in architectural design and technology – today’s version of outdoor living space has garnered enhanced appeal. As a result, many Vero Beach homeowners view the addition of an outdoor room as a lifestyle feature that adds value to their existing residence. 

“This is more than just a passing trend,” says architect Harry Howle, who has seen a rise in the number of requests for outdoor spaces. Many are the result of referrals from previous clients, whose new open-air rooms have become a popular gathering place for friends and family. Casual and inviting, they offer a seamless extension of the home and an expression of the owners’ personalities and style. 

“We’ve become proactive in presenting the outdoor living space as a lifestyle feature because we know how important it has become. We also understand the flexibility these spaces offer the owners and how it can enhance the use of their home,” Harry emphasizes. “The addition, which bridges the use of the house with the out-of-doors, blurs the definition between the two. In many cases it can almost double the interior family space.”