Architecturally, many homes now blur the line between outside and inside.
Many of the same materials, surfaces, cabinetry, lighting fixtures, appliances and even fireplaces that used to be found only inside are now finding their way into outdoor areas.
The growing demand for homes that flow naturally from the inside out has fostered the creation of transitional areas that are neither completely inside nor completely outside.
Here’s how to do it right, in the Summer Best in American Living article, Designing Beautiful Transitional Spaces by Phil Kean, president of Phil Kean Design Group in Winter Park, Florida.
