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HOME IMPROVEMENT Time to Warm Up to the Great Outdoors
HOME IMPROVEMENT Time to Warm Up to the Great Outdoors
By Jeff Weeks
As warmer weather sets in, many of us are naturally drawn outside to soak up the sun, relax with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment with family.
Your outdoor living space naturally takes center stage this time of year, offering a relaxed extension of your home and lifestyle. When that space includes a pool or pool house, it becomes the ultimate setting to unwind in both comfort and style.
Thoughtful design plays a key role in ensuring your outdoor space not only looks beautiful, but also enhances the way you live—bringing comfort, flexibility, and a lasting connection to the outdoors.
One recently completed project highlights the transformative power of smart design. The homeowners had a pool house that once served as a horse barn. It was dark, closed-off, and lacked the inviting atmosphere they envisioned for entertaining and relaxing. Working closely with them, our team reimagined the space, preserving its character while introducing modern functionality and timeless style.
Standout features included:
• Expanding access to the outdoors with wider openings and new sliding doors that let natural light flood in and create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
• Incorporating warm, natural materials like wood accents, stone countertops, and ocean-blue tiling to establish a calming, coastal-inspired atmosphere.
• Opening up the kitchen to serve as the central hub for poolside gatherings, while upgrading the second-floor guest suite with pocket doors and a refreshed en suite bath to provide a serene, private retreat.
• Adding a gabled porch to offer shaded seating and a graceful transition from the pool house to the surrounding landscape.
The resulting space achieved the homeowner’s vision of a welcoming, relaxed retreat that feels cohesive with their main house while offering an escape right in their own backyard.
Designing an outdoor space that complements your lifestyle and home takes more than inspiration, it takes the right team. With decades of experience in luxury renovations and dedicated, on-site project managers who oversee every detail of your project, BOWA brings expert guidance to every stage of the process.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or have a specific idea in mind, now is the perfect time to plan. Reach out today to explore the possibilities for your home.
Jeff Weeks is a Bowa project leader.
