- by Denise H. Osborne Inside to Outdoors www.selifestyle.com · JULY 2009 · soUTHeAsT Lifestyle 3 your desire to spread out. Some of the new homes include outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and covered patios. Or how about a fire-pit, awnings, or screened in areas? What about porch swings, water features, backdoor recreation? Go ahead, make a wish list. You may not accomplished it all this year, but you can start small and enjoy your progress. Remember to consider lighting, and sound systems in your planning. Take it in stages. Talk with some landscapers to see which plants would be good for you. You may want to consider outdoor art to brighten up some exterior walls. Choose your materials wisely. It is good to remember that outdoor `rooms' can add 10% to the value of a home. I am reminded of a famous line in a movie that says "There's no place like home." So what are you waiting for...summer is here. u Send in a photo of your outdoor living spaces to Southeast Lifestyle at info@SELifestyle.com The most creative outdoor living space winner can win a $250 gift certificate from Accessory Design Services. ummertime is here! We think of family vacations, outdoor activities, grilling, reading a good book, sunshine/shade, having fun, cool breezes, watermelons, strawberries, summer storms, hanging out with friends....well, you get the picture. `Summertime' is usually a pleasant place in your mind. One cool trend in the home furnishing industry is outdoor living spaces. In this area, many homes have covered outdoor spaces that you can enjoy for half the year or more. Nothing is more enjoyable than starting your day, having a cup of coffee, and listening to the birds sing in the morning. Have you thought about creating a space for you S to enjoy? Go on....get busy. Outdoor living spaces have floors, walls, and ceilings just as the inside counterparts. Floors which can be grass, patios, decks. Walls can be hedges, lattice, fences. Ceilings can be lawn umbrellas, shade from a tree, covered porches. Privacy is a consideration as well. What would you like to do in these spaces? Dine, cook, sit by a fire, chill out in a comfortable chair, entertain, relax with friends? All the same principles apply when working with the outdoor living spaces as they do on inside spaces. Many homes are being remodeled to fit the needs of today. Outdoor living extends your space to enjoy and