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HGTV Dream Home 2012: Outdoor Living Room Pictures

November 25, 2014
A natural extension of the great room, the outdoor living room offers a casual approach to design that places emphasis on location and views.
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Outdoor Room With Stone Fireplace and Flat Screen TV
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With easy access from both the great room and first-floor guest suite, the casual-chic outdoor living area invites cozy gatherings.

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Soft, touchable and durable fabrics pull inspiration from the great room's decor. "I didn't want to introduce new colors because I wanted this room to be part of the palette that was happening inside," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

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Quilted pillows reference the collection of fabrics chosen for the great room interior.

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Porch is transformed into an outdoor living room.
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Sturdy, solid aluminum furnishings are paired with cushions covered in stain-, mold- and mildew-resistant performance fabric. The chocolate upholstery color complements the bold, graphic, all-weather area rug.

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Paired with muted fabrics, a hand-hammered aluminum bowl provides a hint of sparkle.

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Birch branches, tucked in a moss-topped planter, offer texture and a connection to the property's natural landscape elements.

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Dark light fixtures preserve the nighttime environment. The modern cage design complements the home's own modern rustic style.

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The ceiling's see-through effect lends architectural interest. Exposed rafters and corrugated metal roofing also continue the invented story of an old stone structure or farmhouse extended over time.

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A nearly 12-foot island houses a gas grill with rotisserie. Two warming drawers and undercounter storage accommodate the grill master.

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Statement-making architectural elements, columns with timber haunches tell a story of rusticity.

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Durable, low-maintenance composite decking in a gray finish gives the illusion of age.

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Locally quarried limestone forms the base of structural pillars. The thin-set cladding material tells a stylish — and sustainable — story.

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Karl Foerster grasses create a natural barrier of privacy around the living room. The low-maintenance, ornamental grass provides green foliage in spring that transitions to golden tan in the summer and fall.

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Reed Grass Near Outdoor Living Room
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Clusters of feather reed grass complement natural meadow grasses that surround the property.

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Snacks stand ready for moments of relaxation. A twisted madras tray, which totes easily from great room and kitchen to outdoor living room, keeps casual dinnerware organized.

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Thin-set Utah limestone surrounds the vent-free gas fireplace, a stainless steel and extruded-aluminum unit protected in a high-temperature, powder-coated finish.

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Contemporary Outdoor Living Space With Blue and Beige Tones
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Grommet curtains may be drawn to create a cozy nook of privacy and buffer the space from cool breezes.

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Lamb's wool throws, draped over seating, continue the great room color story and provide a cozy cover on chilly evenings.

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Outdoor Living Room With Neutral Chairs, Fireplace and Grilling Area
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The great room design aesthetic, one of comfort and quiet calm, extends to this outdoor space. "There's a wonderful peacefulness about being outside and having no sense of time," says Linda. "This is just forever."