In the case of many home renovations, one of the most sought-after features is a seamless connexion between the indoors and outdoors. The garden to the living room transition is not simply an architectural one - it’s an emotional one, blurring the boundary between the comfort of the home and the vitality of nature. Flowers are the central character of this passage softening it, making the transition feel natural, refreshing and harmonious.
Imagine a newly renovated living room and sliding glass doors that open on to a lush garden. By having vases with freshly cut flowers - roses, lilies or daisies - on a side table near the entry, the garden visually continues into the living space. Matching the arrangement indoors with the outdoor flower beds provides continuity for the eye that flows easily from sofa to garden path.
Flowers also make these transitions a reality. Their fragrance comes inside, reminding occupants subliminally that they are connected to the earth. Seasonal blooms add rhythm to the living spaces and vary as the outside changes keeping the inside alive. Even in an apartment with no yard, flowering potted plants on the balcony can serve as miniature gardens that provide an interface between nature and home life.
Conclusion / Area of Thought: Renovations may build the doorway between indoors and outdoors but flowers build the relationship. They enable living rooms to breathe with gardens, where living space for relaxation is created and celebrated. As you design or renovate consider: what flowers will guide you on your way from home to nature, and back again?