Many new home developments are making communities of homes with smaller lots and backyard space. However, private custom homes are trending in the opposite direction. Expansive outdoors spaces are an important preference for many reasons but especially in the wake of the pandemic when people were spending much more time in their homes. The realization of the importance of outdoor space in a home is important.

 

At Sturman we are both commercial and residential architect. Our job is to be your advocate and help you. Being involved in the process is a huge benefit to building a custom home versus purchasing a pre-designed home in a planned community.

Here are some creative outdoor space ideas.

 

Nature Inspired Courtyards

In a custom residential house you can create the space you desire from the get go. That space could be a front courtyard that will greatly add value to the curb appeal of your home or an interior courtyard common in more temperate climates but becoming more common in environmentally focused design. If you want English Manor, or modern urban chic and everything in between, we have a team of local landscape focused designers who we will work closely with to marry the house with the courtyard design you so desire.

 

Outdoor Living Spaces
What good is having space around your home without functional spaces to enjoy it? Built-in outdoor kitchens and fire pits are very common in designs of custom homes we make in the Pacific Northwest. Creating a defined space to recreate, gives permanence and allows the space to flow into and out of the design of the house. A good architect can also help you blend it with an existing home design after the fact. An outdoor space you’re able to enjoy all year, works to extend the livable space to outside your home.

 

Garden Veranda

If you have the acreage a veranda tucked into your garden, providing shade and sitting areas to enjoy another part of your property, is lovely. If you want to plan this concept into a new home it’s great to design from the ground up with an architect to space plan your property so that you can get the most enjoyment out of it. When you work with us our vigilance begins during the initial creative sessions and lasts through the final touches on the exterior and interior finishes. We are your personal guide as the project moves from an abstraction to a real structure resulting in architecture that surpasses expectations.

 

Sturman Architects can help you design your dream home and outdoor space. Here at Sturman Architects in Bellevue we can help you design the home of your dreams with the help of our experts, from the initial creative sessions to working with qualified professionals through the build phase all the way to the final touches. Contact us today to discuss the possibilities for your next project. Schedule a consultation with us today!