Create A Connection
At these homes, the owners asked Shmariahu for a design that would encourage their children to spend time indoors and outside. “They wanted them to explore and play in a safe, calm environment,” she says.
The great room connects to the large deck and pool at the yard. The raised ceiling and large doors keep the connection between the interior and exterior spaces almost seamless and allow in plenty of light and air circulation. “They wanted to enjoy the backyard spaces and the pool more often, and feel it as part of the interior space” Shmariahu says.
In this home, the remodeled kitchen, dining room, family room and living room all connect to the large deck and yard. Bifold doors keep the transitions between the interior and exterior spaces almost seamless and allow in plenty of light and air circulation. “They wanted the family to be together so there’s plenty of room for everyone to interact,” Shmariahu says.