{"id":118,"date":"2017-05-25T21:43:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T21:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2017-07-01T23:02:41","modified_gmt":"2017-07-01T23:02:41","slug":"dont-just-pursue-a-deck-addition-make-it-an-outdoor-living-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/dont-just-pursue-a-deck-addition-make-it-an-outdoor-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Just Pursue a Deck Addition, Make it an Outdoor Living Room!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m sure many people can agree that spring and summer are the\u00a0<em>best<\/em>\u00a0times of the year. Longer days, warmer weather, what could be better? Well, maybe just one thing -being able to enjoy the outdoors all year round comfortably in your own back yard! Outdoor Living Rooms have made a huge splash in outdoor living trends! They allow you to relax, entertain and get more use out of your deck in all seasons. The first step is to call\u00a0us and request a consultation for a deck addition. Our experts will help you decide how and where a deck addition would best work for your home, what materials to incorporate, and how to design it so that it meets your needs. Here are 4 ideas to consider for your new outdoor living room using some examples from projects that we&#8217;ve recently completed for our customers:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remote Control Blinds<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_0343-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46\" src=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_0343-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_0343-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_0343-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_0343-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remote control blinds are almost essential for your outdoor living room because they can provide shade when necessary, protect against insects, control the climate, and increase privacy. You can get blinds in different materials like fabric, mesh, or vinyl. Not to mention, you don&#8217;t have to get up to open or close them!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Television\/Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-47\" src=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin2.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s an outdoor space without some entertainment?\u00a0We typically install a television or speakers throughout for those who like to host Football games or just like music to play while lounging. Either way, it&#8217;s important to get a professional to configure the wiring and placement to best protect your equipment and ensure long lasting enjoyment without hazard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fire Pit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkinfirepit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-50\" src=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkinfirepit-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkinfirepit-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkinfirepit-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkinfirepit-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkinfirepit.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A fire pit has been the staple focal point of almost every outdoor living room we&#8217;ve completed. It&#8217;s cozy, central, and functional.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51\" src=\"http:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin4.png 418w, https:\/\/www.earthadelic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popkin4-199x300.png 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some homes don&#8217;t have access to natural lighting where they need it most. Whether it be because of a wooded area or blocking structures by installing custom outdoor light fixtures, you can ensure you have light where you need it and when you need it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m sure many people can agree that spring and summer are the\u00a0best\u00a0times of the year. Longer days, warmer weather, what could be better? Well, maybe just one thing -being able to enjoy the outdoors all year round comfortably in your own back yard! 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