5. Make the most of indoor-outdoor opportunities.
A well-appointed sunroom or enclosed porch promises the best of both worlds—a peaceful scenic escape with familiar indoor comforts. Let the view beyond your windows serve as the focal point, forgoing draperies and fussy décor that compete with the greenery and other natural elements in sight.
Traditionally used for entertaining and relaxing, these airy rooms are gaining popularity as places to work by day and prop up your feet by night. “People always long for a connection with the outdoors; it is in our DNA,” says Sarah. “We will continue seeing more accordion doors where you can open up an entire wall of a room to the outdoors. This allows for a more seamless transition, like the outdoors are becoming part of the actual room.”