Oregon offers one of the most unique opportunities for clients who are looking for a custom-built home. The unique coastline, valleys, and beautiful mountain ranges allow homeowners to embrace nature as a backdrop for indoor and outdoor living spaces. We have a few ideas on how the natural landscape can be integrated into your Oregon custom-built home.
Large Sliding Glass Doors – With all the majestic scenery the state of Oregon offers, you want to enjoy it as much as possible. Large sliding glass doors offer homeowners two great ways to enjoy that scenery. When the doors are closed, you can still see everything that nature has to offer. When open, it makes for an easy transition from indoor to outdoor spaces.
Covered Outdoor Spaces – Oregon has a propensity for rain, so you don’t want to lose out on your time outdoors because Mother Nature is not cooperating with your plans. A pergola with roof extensions or retractable cover would ensure that a little rain does not mess up your evening plans. You can also install features like a firepit or overhead heaters to get the most from your outdoor living space.
Flooring – One of the keys to a seamless indoor-outdoor experience is using consistent flooring in the transition area from inside to the outside. This does not necessarily have to be the same material, but the visual impact of the transition space should be the same. By doing this, it makes the room appear to be one expansive space rather than two smaller areas.
Landscaping – Oregon has some of the most amazing native flora you will see in any state in the country, and you surely want to take advantage of this. Not only that, but you can improve the continuity between your indoor and outdoor spaces by using native plants inside the home to offer that consistent flow from the indoor to the outdoor area.
Transition Zones – While the natural environment of Oregon offers some amazing scenery, that combined with the weather also means you should have a transition zone near the entrance, such as a mudroom where wet coats, shoes, boots, etc., can be left so people are not tracking dirt and mud through the home.
If you are looking for more ideas on integrating Oregon’s natural beauty into your custom-built home design, consider using Better Build Now as your construction consultant or residential construction project manager. For more information, give us a call at 888-402-4180