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# [Outdoor Living Spaces](https://www.simsbuilders.com/blog/2010/10/21/outdoor-living-spaces/)

 Written by [Marie Sims](https://www.simsbuilders.com/blog/author/marie-sims) | 10.21.2010

Over the last several years, homeowners and homebuilders alike have welcomed a new trend in custom home design: incorporating comfortable and creative outdoor living spaces. In fact, more than 75% of respondents in the 2007-2008 National Association of Home Builders’ Consumer Preferences Survey stated that having a patio, front porch, or deck on their home was “desirable” or “essential.” This article highlights some of the Outdoor Living Spaces we’ve created in recent years.

**Features of this outdoor living space:**

- Expansive L-shaped loggia with two seating areas

- Milford green slate flooring with Italian mosaic inlays

- Antique pine beams supporting V-groove pine ceiling

- Several arch openings for cross ventiliation with doors for closure during winter and inclement weather

- Masonry fireplace with antique Spanish tile surround and antique timber mantle

- Summer kitchen with Al Forno pizza oven, barbecue grill, ice maker, kegerator, warming drawers, fridge, sink, and blue tile countertops

To view additional photos of this home, visit the [Spanish Colonial portfolio](https://simsbuilders-4669371.hs-sites.com/portfolio/spanish-colonial) on our website.

**Features of this outdoor living space:**

- Spacious loggia with views framed by seven stone columns atop rock and back pedestal bases

- Antique pine beams supporting 1×6 tongue-and-groove clear cedar plank ceiling

- Summer kitchen featuring 48 inch grill with custom designed and fabricated copper hood, concrete countertops and sink

- Masonry fireplace with rock cladding; Limestone flooring set in Ashlar pattern; Custom iron chandeliers

- Two interior courtyards with Tuscan-style water features and landscaping

To view additional photos of this home, visit the [Tuscan Villa portfolio](https://simsbuilders-4669371.hs-sites.com/portfolio/tuscan-villa) on our website.

**Features of this outdoor living space:**

- Loggia and Veranda overlooking infinity edge pool and 75 acre lake

- Cedar planked vaulted ceiling with timbers and beams supported by Doric columns

- Summer kitchen featuring pizza oven, custom cabinet system, concrete countertops and integral sink

- Reclaimed Old Chicago brick walls and masonry fireplace; Pennsylvania Blue slate flooring

- Large elk antler chandelier and stained glass window details

To view additional photos of this home, visit the [Louisiana Acadian portfolio ](https://simsbuilders-4669371.hs-sites.com/portfolio/louisiana-acadian)on our website.

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