Whether you are looking to make subtle enhancements, or create a completely new flow, 2017 is the year to make changes to your San Diego home. A major trend we are seeing capture the interest of many homeowners is creating an outdoor living space.
Builders and buyers have essentially created a new room by embracing indoor-outdoor living. Kitchens are now extending beyond the typical interior and second living rooms are sprouting out for San Diegans to enjoy the glorious sunsets.Televisions being brought outside as well as wood-burning fire pits and other amenities.
Now is the time to make the move towards outdoor living in San Diego. Trulia predicts ten interior design styling trends that will shape this year’s homes, and some of these can be applied to your newest outdoor living addition. Here are a few ways to translate these trends outdoors
1. While we have seen a San Diego homeowner purchase outdoor patio seating for a family to eat dinner outside, why not bring the entire kitchen out there? Wood fire ovens and refrigerators are a great way to create a second kitchen outside. Matte finished appliances in dark hues will be replacing the stainless steal look this year and can give a dramatic dimension to your outdoor living space.
2. Jewel tones are a new trend that can add warmth to match the San Diego weather outside. When designing your outdoor home space, consider colors like emerald and amethyst that will create a unique pop.
3. When thinking of hardware to add you’re your outdoor room, think shiny metal finishes. Polished brass and bronze knobs are making a comeback and can be the finishing touch of any outdoor room. This can also be applied to the lighting fixtures you go with outside. Go big and bold.
4. Marble surfaces are turning basic rooms into chic spaces and this can be applied to your outdoor living space. Outdoor marble water features like fountains, waterfalls, and rain showers can add a romantic ambiance as well as negate outdoor noise.
Picture this- your dinner tonight could be cooked prepared and eaten all while watching the sunset over the Pacific. Sounds ideal, right? San Diego residents can reap major benefits of creating an outdoor living space; so don’t wait to jump on these 2017 interior design trends!
Rachel Larraine 
