When we talk about creating the perfect staycation home, we generally focus on recreating high-end features that are found inside the world’s finest resorts and villas. But what about the vacation spaces that seamlessly intertwine indoor and outdoor spaces to create a truly unique summer staycation experience? Today we explore how to achieve the indoor/outdoor villa right at home by utilizing architecture styles that blend home with nature. Read on to find out how to achieve a summer paradise at home

Portals to the Outdoors

Opening the door to the outside world can be as easy as retracting a window with these unique architectural marvels that utilize floor-to-ceiling windows to let in an abundance of light and spectacular views as well as offer an easy escape onto a landscaped patio or into a close-by outdoor pool. Many modern ranch houses also create the illusion of a “cut-out” in the structure by creating a windowed corner room that blends almost seamlessly with the outdoors.

Open-Air Living

More immersive than a windowed living or dining space, having an open-air space for leisure or entertaining purposes can offer the perfect transition between the indoors and the outdoors. Open-air kitchens and dining rooms recreate the rooftop or patio restaurant experience at home with ease, while open-air living and lounging spaces that integrate seamlessly with the structure of the home offer a great alternative to a simple patio.

Inner Oasis

Enclosed courtyards, gardens, and other open air spaces are the perfect solution for those who wish to marry their indoor and outdoor spaces while retaining ultimate privacy. Completely surrounded by the home, these secluded spaces combine the serenity of the home with the natural beauty of the outdoors to create a truly unique and relaxing atmosphere.

Intertwined with Nature

One of the easiest and most effective ways to blend indoor and outdoor spaces is to incorporate thoughtful landscaping and garden work in and outside the home. Letting an outdoor patio gently transition into a lawn or garden area, artfully growing trees inside or close to the home, and making sure that the view from indoors is crafted to showcase nature first are all ways to give every home added closeness to the outdoors.