Outdoors, All-Year Long
Four outdoor living rooms built for the good times and the bad, through better and worse weather. Annie Cebulski | February 11, 2021
Outdoor living has exploded in popularity during the pandemic as more and more homeowners create safe gathering spaces from the comfort of their own homes. Many families reallocated budgets from canceled vacations and instead invested in outdoor oases, and remodelers don’t see that trend stopping any time soon. Houzz reports an increased demand for outdoor home professionals, with demand up three times in June 2020 compared to June of 2019. The National Kitchen & Bath Association likewise found a rise in the popularity of outdoor kitchens based on member surveys. As we find ourselves in the middle of what feels like the longest winter, it’s apparent that outdoor spaces need to be ready for all kinds of weather. Here are four designs built for both the dog days of summer and cozy wi