Outdoor Living Spaces that Support Wellness
How to Design for Life Beyond the Walls
We believe a truly healthy home isn’t confined to the indoors. Wellness-centered living includes the spaces outside your walls—those natural extensions of your home where peace, connection, and restoration flourish.
We often talk about bringing the outdoors in, but the inverse is equally powerful. Creating intentional outdoor living spaces that invite you to spend more time in the fresh air, fully at home.
Whether it’s a stone fireplace with a covered living area or a patio that flows directly from your living room, outdoor spaces should offer both comfort and function while enhancing your connection to nature.
Creating a Sanctuary in Nature
One of our favorite outdoor living projects is the Falstone Residence. This covered living area nestled in a leafy setting features:
A natural stone fireplace for warmth and ambiance
Woven lounge chairs with soft, weather-friendly cushions
Earth-toned accents and candlelight for a grounded atmosphere
It’s a space designed for gathering, quiet mornings, and reconnecting with nature—all key aspects of a wellness-focused lifestyle..
Wellness Tip: Just 20 minutes a day spent outside can reduce stress, improve sleep, and support mental health. Designing spaces that make outdoor time easy and enjoyable helps make that habit stick.
Indoor Comfort, Outdoor Flexibility
At the Wynne Residence, we created an outdoor lounge area that blends seamlessly with the home’s interior. This space extends directly from the main living room and includes:
A sleek, modern stone fireplace with integrated TV
Plush, rounded chairs for lounge-worthy comfort
Retractable screens that open or close based on the weather—or the bugs!
Layered textures and potted plants to bring in natural warmth
This patio is perfect for family movie nights, quiet retreats, or hosting guests year-round. And thanks to its flexibility, it’s functional no matter the season.
5 Tips for Wellness-Focused Outdoor Living
Thinking of transforming your outdoor space? Here are a few Shine-tested ideas to get started:
Design With Purpose
Start by defining how you’ll use your space: entertaining, resting, working, or dining? Let function drive your layout
Blend Indoor and Outdoor Style
Use similar materials, color palettes, or lighting to create flow between your indoor and outdoor living areas.
Choose Performance with Comfort
Opt for performance fabrics and durable finishes that are cozy and resilient. Outdoor comfort shouldn’t be a compromise.
4. Include Lighting Layers
Incorporate overhead lights, lanterns, and task lighting to extend use into the evening.
5. Plan for Flexibility
Retractable screens, ceiling fans, and covered areas ensure your outdoor space works in every season.
Designing for Wellness, All Year Long
Our approach to outdoor living design is rooted in intentionality, comfort, and connection—so you can enjoy every corner of your home, all year long.
Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy fireplace patio, a bug-free screened porch, or a fully integrated indoor-outdoor space, we’re here to bring it to life.
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Ready to Bring Your Outdoor Vision to Life?
Whether you’re dreaming of a peaceful patio, an outdoor lounge perfect for entertaining, or a wellness-focused retreat just steps from your door, we’d love to help. And if your project includes landscape architecture, pool design, or custom outdoor features, we have a network of trusted partners we collaborate with to bring every detail to life.
Let’s design a space that extends your home—and your well-being—into the great outdoors.
Contact Us to start the conversation.