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A Year-Round Outdoor Living Space
A little Dutch Colonial gets an open plan and lots of year-round living space.
To read more about how homeowner and architect, Eric Odor and his wife transformed their Dutch colonial house in Santa Monica, Calif., into an urban oasis, sign in with your Fine Homebuilding online membership or try a 14-day free membership trial and read the article here.
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When the mosquitoes get to be too annoying, the screened porch that hangs suspended between the house and the garage offers the homeowners some bug-free relaxation.
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This view from the backyard shows the suspended screen porch (right), as well as a sunroom (left). The sunroom offers another way for the homeowners to enjoy the outdoors without the threat of pesky bugs. The foundation of the sunroom also serves as a potting shed accessible from the backyard.
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In winter months, the homeowners can retreat to the sunroom (AKA the orchid room) on the back of the house to get a taste of the outdoors without the cold temperatures.
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It's hard to believe that the house was so disconnected from the outdoors before the remodel.
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I really like the rustic feel that this concept displays. It almost looks like a resort with flora and fauna just nearby. With a very homely and welcoming aura, the decor theme looks really cozy. Not only that, it has an ample amount of storage space that I am sure every household needs. The cabinets look so abundant in number and their wooden appeal is just pleasant to the eyes and adds a touch of serenity to the atmosphere.