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5 Ways to Define Spaces Without Walls

Think of your favorite room. Imagine its textures, colors and openings. Picture all of the objects that sit in it. Now take the walls away. What's left? Does it still feel like a room? What elements are intact to distinguish it as a space?

Walls are arguably the easiest and most recognizable architectural elements that define a room. Let's stretch this notion and identify other ways to perceive space. Consider the following tips to create your home's spaces without relying on the typical vertical barrier for enclosure.
Defining a space without solid walls is best exhibited in a place with no walls at all! This patio relies on pavers versus landscaped areas to give it a sense of place.

Tell us: What techniques do you rely on to define zones in your home?

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