Indoor-outdoor living has increased in popularity over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why! By blending your indoor and outdoor spaces together, it provides more living space, offers the opportunity to host more guests, and gives you additional benefits of being connected to nature.
But, what exactly is the key to achieving ideal indoor-outdoor living? Blending your spaces together seamlessly — so they no longer act as two separate entities, but instead they are perceived as one cohesive design. We’ll take a look at how to do this through a few simple steps (and give you some tips and tricks along the way!). Keep reading to get started:
1) Bring The Light In
Lighting is one of the most important elements to consider when blending your indoor and outdoor spaces together. It’s important to let as much natural light as possible into your indoor space. By doing so, it’ll naturally create a connection between the two — so one is not darker than the other, and vice versa. Consider removing light-blocking blinds for something a bit more airy, like fabric curtains or drapes. This will help lighten and brighten the space in a super simple way.
Pro Tip: The type of furniture you use makes a difference, too. If you really want to blend your spaces together, consider adding furniture that works well in both — like a hammock! The Miami Rope Hammock and Kilimanjaro Black Tribal Hammock provide a comfy place to sit back, relax, and take in the joys of indoor-outdoor living.
Discover all of Fab Habitat’s hammocks here.
3) Add More Texture
Texture is a great way to distract from any inconsistencies in your spaces, especially the transition from indoor flooring to outdoor flooring. Add a natural fiber boutique rug — like jute, wool, or recycled cotton — to create a comfortable and stylish transition from indoors to outdoors. This Lassen Rug in Ivory is simple yet chic, making it a great choice for any transitional area. This Glenwood Natural Rug is also beautiful, with tassels on either end to create even more texture.
Shop all of our boutique rugs here — including machine washable area rugs that are great for indoor-outdoor living, too!
4) Go For Greenery
Adding plants where your indoor space meets the outdoors is a great way to merge the two together. From floor planters to hanging pots, mix and match the two to create a space that feels really connected to nature. These Pattaya Hanging Planters and Batu Plant Hanger and Pot Holder bring boho vibes to life! Add succulents, greenery, and flowers to complete your indoor-outdoor spaces.
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5) Have a Place to Entertain
One of the best benefits of having indoor-outdoor living in your home is being able to entertain lots of guests! So be sure to provide an area for them to hang out, dine out, and more. A dining table is a great way to create a lot of seating in a small area. Add a colorful, comfortable rug beneath the table for a design that feels totally transitional. This Joy Boho Rug is elegant and easy to clean — you can even throw it in the washing machine when it needs a little love! It’s a great pick for any and every indoor-outdoor space.
Explore more from the ReaLife machine washable rug collection here.
Spring is the perfect time to upgrade your indoor-outdoor living spaces — so go ahead and get started! For even more design inspiration and additions, shop all of Fab Habitat’s collections here.