Indoor-Outdoor Living at Four Seasons Private Residences

Indoor-outdoor spaces are high on the wish lists of many homeowners. By seamlessly integrating indoors with the out, these living areas are not only beautiful but also yield a variety of added benefits. Whether the rooms are interior, exterior or a bit of both, the connection between the cosiness of home and the beauty of nature is keenly felt throughout.

In destinations such as Lake Austin, the Dominican Republic, Las Vegas, Istanbul and Cairo, Four Seasons Private Residences offer a unique spin on the indoor-outdoor living trend with designs that are tailored to the surrounding environment and the desires of each homeowner. If you’re looking for modern indoor-outdoor living inspiration, these luxurious Four Seasons homes offer some excellent examples.

It’s no secret that spending more time in nature can be healing. Studies have shown that it can reduce stress and improve both memory and mood, so incorporating nature at home can do wonders for your overall health and well-being.

This direct access to the natural world is one of the biggest appeals for residents at Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin. Surrounded by 2,000 acres of protected land and rising 380 feet above Lake Austin, this stand-alone residential property comprises 145 acres of pristine natural landscape and 3,070 feet of untouched waterfront, featuring elevated views from a hilltop that intersects with a 90-degree bend in the lake.

Designed by Lissoni & Partners, each home offers a floor-through living experience, blurring the boundaries between indoors and out to fully embrace the natural environment as well as the panoramic hill country views of the site. The Garden Pool Residences, however, take this natural experience one step further. Situated from 280 to 360 feet above Lake Austin, they offer ample views of the water from the living room, study and primary bedroom suite. These unique residences also offer an additional 1,200 square feet of outdoor living space, including a 40-foot pool along the back terrace. The area is covered with a louvered roof for extra shade and privacy, and combined with the front terrace, homeowners in a Garden Pool Residence can call 2,100 square feet of outdoor living space their own.

With a community-wide dedication to wellness and sustainability, Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin also has a number of ways for owners to nurture their personal well-being. From the 76,000-square-foot Wellness and Indoor Sports Club – poised to become the largest private indoor wellness and fitness facility in Texas – to the indoor Renaissance-style pool in The Orangerie, and the abundance of lakeside activities at the Lake Clubhouse and private marina, you won’t need to go far to unwind and reset. Everything you need is right at hand.

Another benefit of indoor-outdoor living is the added feeling of space you get when a room opens up to nature. With living rooms that flow seamlessly to outdoor terraces outfitted with dining areas, lounge furniture and private plunge pools, the homes at Four Seasons Private Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia make the most of their lush, tropical surroundings.

Designed by architect Isay Weinfeld, the 25 residences include 16 three- to four-bedroom Beach Flats and nine single-storey Beachfront Villas, all set along a secluded paradise on the shores of Playa Esmeralda. By incorporating natural stone and wood, each home is effortlessly integrated into the pristine natural landscape, with layouts that open to the wonders outside via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

Originally conceived by the Cisneros family as a private retreat, Tropicalia is inherently family friendly – which means everyone can feel at home. Having these private indoor-outdoor spaces gives homeowners even more options and flexibility when it comes to both relaxing and hosting during extended family visits.

Tropicalia’s residents will nurture their relationship with the land and sea outside their homes through a variety of nature-driven activities and water sports, as well as through the property’s close relationship with the Cisneros family’s sustainable organic farm, La Querencia.

From dinner parties with friends to family barbecues on the weekend, gathering the people you love in your home is a lifestyle for many. Having an indoor-outdoor living room or outdoor dining area is not only a great way to get everyone outside for some fresh air, but it also offers a variety of ways to maximize your entertaining space.

At Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas, each home features an expansive outdoor terrace overlooking panoramic views of the city, Red Rock Mountains and the Las Vegas Strip. Some residences feature wraparound balconies with furnished seating areas and an optional whirlpool, while others feature wet bars and outdoor kitchens perfect for al fresco meals. Owners also have the added convenience of letting a Four Seasons private chef create and prepare tailored menus for unforgettable dinner parties out on the balcony with the lights of the Strip illuminating the desert sky in the distance.

In Las Vegas, the opportunities for entertaining and socializing also extend beyond each individual residence with curated services and resort-style amenities available exclusively for residents and their guests. Host movie nights in the state-of-the-art Media Room, lounge in a private cabana by one of the four resident-only pools, relax in the Hot Tub Grotto or gather for a special celebration on the Event Lawn.

In addition to the great natural lighting that indoor-outdoor spaces provide, they can also increase property value, especially in homes located in urban areas. While all of the 82 homes at Four Seasons Private Residences Istanbul feature balconies and an abundance of natural light, the Garden Suites provide the option of single-floor or duplex homes, each featuring a private garden terrace accessible through floor-to-ceiling sliding windows. The three Penthouse Residences – with one atop each of the three residential towers – will also feature 7-metre-high (23-foot-high) ceilings and living areas focused on an expansive outdoor terrace designed to create a harmonious living space both inside and out.

The property’s crown jewel, however, is the Sky Loft, perched on the top floor of the low-rise building that sits at the centre of the residential complex. With high-sloped ceilings and skylight windows in both the bedroom and living areas, the Sky Loft lends a feeling of spaciousness, augmented by innovative glass ceilings that maximize city views for an incredible setting year-round.

Given an address where the districts of Ulus, Etiler and Levent come together on the European side of the city, these urban oases are highly sought after properties in an already iconic city. This location, coupled with the effortless blend of open-air spaces and natural light, will continue to appeal to homebuyers for many years to come.

Another clear benefit of an indoor-outdoor home is the flexibility it gives homeowners in their daily lives. A cosy night at home by the fire? No problem. Brunch outside on the terrace with friends on a sunny day? Make it a standing invitation. Nestled among meticulously landscaped gardens and manicured walkways on 210 acres (85 hectares) of verdant parkland in the heart of Madinaty, Four Seasons Private Residences New Cairo Capital at Madinaty creates the kind of residential atmosphere that gives you never-ending resort vibes.

All 187 elegant private residences created by legendary designer Pierre Yves Rochon feature shaded private terraces and gardens that act as an extension of each home. Enjoy a cup of tea paired with a good book in the refreshing morning air or come home to an al fresco dinner with the family at the end of a long day. The harmony of indoor-outdoor living is executed throughout the 107 Villas, which feature an innovative configuration that provides a multi-storey central space and expansive limestone rooms as well as extensive rooftop gardens with views overlooking the surrounding gardens and park. These villas also feature towering walls of windows shaded by custom screens that shimmer in the sunlight and create daylong patterns of light and shadows reminiscent of Egyptian palaces.

This feeling of living within a garden with its colourful views and delightful aromas helps create a private world for residents within the estate’s remarkable grounds that is tailored to their individual style, wants and needs. The flexibility to move from indoors to out no matter the time of day or season can make a home feel limitless in its function.

All of these benefits, along with the intuitive service that Four Seasons provides for every resident, make these homes not just functional, but beautiful and inspiring places to spend your days.