For Jamie Gasparovic, founder and principal designer of Studio Gaspo, one of today’s biggest design trends is cohesion — bringing the style and feel of interiors seamlessly into outdoor spaces.
To achieve this, Gasparovic recommends echoing interior aesthetics but not copying. “If your interiors lean sculptural and restrained, your outdoor space might carry that forward with curved concrete seating and a pared-back plant palette,” she says. One or two elements like metal finishes, stone tone or a signature scent can signal continuity.
If your interior is layered and full of personality, Gasparovic recommends doing the same outside: ditch the matchy patio set, mix textures and materials, play with scale, sprinkle in vintage finds, and pick pieces that could feel right at home indoors.
Kirt Roque of Oasis Pavers and Pools suggests looking at the architectural style of the home to inspire the design of an outdoor space.
“Good designers deliver functional projects, but great designers make it look as though the indoor and outdoor spaces feel as though they were always meant to exist together,” Roque says.
Landscape Fusion founder and general contractor Mike Loomis says continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces can be achieved with sliding doors rather than windows or solid walls, creating a more seamless transition. Covered patios and porches can extend the living space, while using a similar color scheme for indoor flooring and exterior pavers further enhances the connection.
In the end, thoughtful design choices can blur the boundaries between indoors and out, creating a living experience that feels effortless and complete.
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