Next she plans to build an atrium on the deck, extending her living space.

Extend your living space by going outside.

In Orinda, as in much of coastal and near-coastal California, gardens and trees do the representational work that lawns do elsewhere: they enhance your property by extending your living space and by advertising your ability to bring nature to heel.

Patios are a fantastic way to extend your living space.

But with a little know-how, you can easily extend your living space to the outdoors, too.

It is "decorative and functional for people who want to extend their living space," said Paula Thornton-Greear, a Target spokeswoman.

The Ultimate Patio Materials Quiz Patios are a fantastic way to extend your living space.

Extending your living space is always a good idea, but the danger is that your conservatory ends up looking like something just bolted on the back.

Plus, he said, "people with smaller homes like to extend their living space outdoors."

Top 5 Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces Most people spend the bulk of their home renovation time working inside, but you can easily extend your living space to the outdoors, with a little know-how.