Living in Temecula or any of the surrounding areas has its perks—especially when it comes to the amazing weather we enjoy pretty much year round! In most other areas of the country, you could never barbecue outside in February or spend time in your backyard in the middle of summer without getting eaten alive by bugs or sweating excessively from the humidity. Our mild temperatures—even in the middle of the winter and summer—really set Southern California apart!
If you are contemplating a custom home build in Temecula in the near future, you might want to consider incorporating your outdoor space into your building plans to take advantage of our great climate.
When you read that last sentence, you might have thought we were talking about landscaping your front and/or backyard. While landscaping can certainly help you enjoy the outdoors spaces on your property, what we have in mind is something a bit different. Since we’re custom home builders in Temecula and the surrounding areas, we like to help homeowners extend their living spaces into the outdoors.
Here are some ideas that you can incorporate into your Temecula custom home build to help you better utilize your outdoor space:
California Rooms
A California room is a covered space attached to the home, typically with only one open wall to the outdoors. The side walls of the open-air room help protect the space from the elements, and can also be used to house things like outdoor fireplaces, wet or dry bars, entertainment systems, and more.
California rooms will often have a roof similar to the one on the rest of the home, and the ceiling will contain lighting and usually a ceiling fan or two as well. You can also incorporate space heaters into the ceiling of a California room to keep the space comfortable in the evening or in the cooler winter months.
Many families use their California rooms as extensions of their living rooms, allowing them to entertain larger crowds in comfort. They furnish their spaces with pieces similar to what you might see indoors, such as sectional couches, dining tables, rugs, televisions, and more.
Adding a California room to your building plans is a great way to get more usable space out of your property.
Outdoor Kitchens
Including a great outdoor kitchen to your home is another way to get more use out of your outdoor space. If you really love spending time outdoors—and especially if you like to entertain outdoors—a fully equipped outdoor kitchen is a must!
Think beyond the built-in barbeque. Your outdoor kitchen can contain a small refrigerator, an ice maker, a sink, and counter and storage space for all of your outdoor cooking and serving pieces. Do you want to add other outdoor cooking appliances, like a smoker, a pizza oven, or a griddle? No problem! The team at Cal-Pacific Contracting can help you customize the perfect outdoor kitchen for how you like to cook.
Large Patio Doors
Perhaps the easiest way to take advantage of the great Temecula weather is to provide easy access to the outdoors. Including a set of large patio doors that open up to the backyard or patio is the best way to do this. Patio doors allow you to let in a ton of fresh air on a sunny day, or help you throw a great indoor-outdoor party, where guests can roam freely from the house to the backyard.
There are so many options nowadays when it comes to patio doors! You have traditional sliding patio doors, as well as French doors, bi-fold doors, telescoping doors, and even garage-style patio doors. The team at Cal-Pacific Contracting can help you select the patio door style that best fits your space, your aesthetic, and your budget.
Ready to start your custom home build in Temecula that includes revamping some of your outdoor space? We’d love to help! Contact us at Cal-Pacific Contracting to talk about your project and see if we’re the right general contracting company for you.
