Why Interior Spaces Remain Important in Landscape Design

When many folks hear the words "Landscape Design," they tend to think of plants such as trees and shrubs as well as outside structures, such as patios, arbors, fences, and decks. Water features such as fountains, ponds, pools and spas may even come to mind when dreaming about the ideal landscape.

One important feature that many fail to consider as they make their plans is how the interior spaces of a home and its other buildings remain important when designing and creating the perfect landscape.

When interior spaces are taken into consideration during the design phase, you can maximize the appearance, utility, comfort and value of both the interior and exterior of your home. Landscape design that anchors and unifies interior spaces with the outdoors benefits both large and smaller structures.

A good example of this is how smaller homes can be made to feel more spacious and airy when they are opened up to the outside world through the use of large windows and glass doors. This simple renovation allows natural sunlight as well as an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape into the room. Additional outside "rooms" are then created by anchoring interior spaces that have been "opened up" with outside features such as a covered porch, or walkways that lead to gazebos, pergolas and other structures. Finishing touches include greenery in the form of trees, shrubs and other plants to draw the attention of our eyes and soften the edges of the outside structures.

Larger homes often appear cold and foreboding from the outside unless great attention is paid to the design of their landscaping. These homes achieve greater harmony with their surroundings by taking interior spaces into consideration during the design phase. Owners can reveal a bit of their personality and convey a sense of warmth, grace, charm and unity by paying attention to scale when choosing landscaping greenery and creating outside structures.

At RMF Landscape Construction Ltd., we have a dedicated design team with years of experience in working with our residential and commercial clients and helping them turn their landscaping dreams into reality. Whether your property is large or small in size, we have the skill and expertise necessary to help you make the most of your interior and exterior spaces. Contact us today and find out more about how we can help you make spending time on your property more enjoyable for everyone.