Coastal Living: How To Maximize Your Outdoor Experience For Spring and Summer
Across Westchester and Fairfield County, waterfront homes are highly requested for their spectacular coastal views. The beautiful sights and sounds of the sea provide a peaceful and calming sanctuary. As the days grow longer and the temperatures grow warmer, now is the perfect time to prepare your outdoor spaces for the spring and summer.
Transform Your Waterfront Residence
Steven Mueller Architects' recent Coastal Shingle Style project provides guests and homeowners with a harmonious lounging experience, leveraging location and home orientation near the water. If you’re seeking to create your own sanctuary, this blog outlines some of the best architectural tips for enhancing the outdoor experience. Whether you're building a newly constructed home or contemplating renovations, here are some essential features to draw inspiration from:
01.) Refresh Your Poolscape
As Greenwich architects, we specialize in finding the ideal pool placement to complement your residential architecture. Our Coastal Shingle Style project aimed to create a seamless transition between the poolside and the natural landscape. The pool extends beyond the back porch, overlooking the ocean view. Landscaping, an essential aspect of refreshing your poolscape, ties the appearance together. The surrounding stone wall and plants provide a stunning visual effect. A bonus: adding more greenery to your pool area can add warmth and privacy toward late summer.
02.) Get Ready For Outdoor Dining
During the warmer seasons, there's plenty of opportunity to elevate your outdoor dining experience. Coastal living offers the freedom to enjoy alfresco dining on summer nights. There are a few ways you can create a coastal experience your guests will love. Consider positioning your dining table perpendicular to the shoreline–this creates a sense of depth and dimension, making your guests feel fully immersed in the coastal experience. For special occasions, think about incorporating live entertainment, whether it's a live band or bonfire, highlighting the Long Island Sound backdrop. As an extension of the indoor dining room, you can also include additional seating outdoors to accommodate more guests.
03.) Ample Weather Protection
Ensure you have a dedicated area that can protect guests from unpredictable weather. This Coastal Shingle Style residence has two primary outdoor areas. One is a covered porch that provides a comfortable seating area for guests to relax or enjoy the view, while the other is a dining area equipped with a ceiling fan and lighting–perfect for evening gatherings. Whether it's a sudden downpour or an unbearable heatwave, both dedicated spaces will keep your guests safe and comfortable.
04.) Coastal Ambiance
Infuse your outdoor space with nautical decor elements and weather-resistant furniture. A well-designed patio is an excellent way to set the coastal ambiance and set the tone for your outdoor experience. At SMA, we have carefully selected blue-gray, cream, and sandy beige hues to mirror the interior theme of the house, giving this contemporary shingle style a cohesive and polished look. We created a space that not only looks beautiful but also feels comfortable and welcoming.
Get Started With SMA
Get ready for the warmer days ahead! If you're interested in building or renovating in Fairfield County or Westchester County, reach out to our architect firm today. We're committed to bringing our clients' visions to life. Contact us for more information.