Take Your Family Room Outdoors

If natural beauty is said to come from the inside out, then it makes sense to consider how such a viewpoint might also apply to our homes

outdoor living space
Want to enjoy outdoor films with friends and family? Ask your pavers contractor to wire your outdoor living space for electricity. (Photo courtesy of Go Pavers)
outdoor living space
Want to enjoy outdoor films with friends and family? Ask your pavers contractor to wire your outdoor living space for electricity. (Photo courtesy of Go Pavers)
Written by Charlie Gaston
Contributing Writer
Updated December 27, 2021
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Most people want an outdoor space that feels natural to their everyday lives, meaning they can live in it comfortably and design it around their truest needs: family, friends, and food. Interlocking pavers can help homeowners achieve this special space. Consider the following when creating an outdoor living oasis.

Think About How You Will Use Your Outdoor Space

Most homeowners tend to lean toward an outdoor living room because it offers the same conveniences and amenities as inside of the home while allowing you to enjoy the fresh air outside. 

Select the Color, Texture, and Pattern of Your Pavers

Choose from a wide range of vivid colors that can complement your house paint, or for a more elegant look, opt for a classic hue. For a rustic look, install textured pavers. They feature a naturally worn appearance that is reminiscent of old, European chateaus.

Accessorize Your Outdoor Family Room

Add an array of amazing outdoor rugs and cool furniture that speaks to your personality and style. And if you’re wondering whether a flat-screen TV will work in your new natural space, the answer is yes! Just be sure to have your pavers contractor wire the space for electricity. While they’re at it, have them install an overhang. A wooden overhang provides a Caribbean feel, and you can use it to hang a ceiling fan, so you and your loved ones can keep cool during those hot summer days.

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Written by Charlie Gaston
Contributing Writer
Charlie Gaston represents Go Pavers, a family-owned and operated paving contractor in Valley Village, California. Gaston is a writer for the Experts Contributor Program.
Charlie Gaston represents Go Pavers, a family-owned and operated paving contractor in Valley Village, California. Gaston is a writer for the Experts Contributor Program.
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