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Social spaces combine comfort and thoughtful design to turn your landscape into a space for connecting with the people you love. Intimate nooks for conversation, outdoor cooking and dining areas, fire features that extend the day or season…by intentionally designing zones for gathering, your landscape will encourage time well-spent with loved ones.
Outdoor social spaces can include:
- Cooking or dining areas
- Fire pits or fireplaces
- Seating areas for larger groups
- Secluded nooks for quiet conversation
Consider using social spaces if you want to:
- Extend your usable living space.
- Bring friends, family, and neighbors together.
- Boost your mental health and well-being.
- Blend social connections with connection to nature.
Design tips:
- Consider environmental factors like sun or wind exposure when planning comfortable gathering spaces.
- Size spaces for the intended use.
- Place social areas where you’ll actually use them: dining areas work well near the house for easy access, while cozy conversation setups can be tucked away in more secluded corners.
- Define zones with intentional edges. Paths, contrasting hardscape materials, and strategic plantings all create natural boundaries between areas.
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