A home isn’t limited by its walls. On the Costa Blanca, where the climate invites outdoor living all year round, outdoor spaces are true protagonists. Patios, terraces and porches stop being mere add-ons and become liveable, functional areas with their own identity. Places to share, relax, or simply watch the light change throughout the day.
At La Quinta Fachada, we’ve spent years designing homes that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Because we know that good architecture not only adapts to its surroundings — it enhances them. Today, we explain how to make the most of these outdoor spaces in your home or project.
Outdoor spaces at home: A new way of living
Outdoor spaces don’t just increase the usable square footage of a home. They also improve wellbeing, add versatility, and create a closer connection with the landscape. A well-oriented porch can become a summer lounge; a terrace, a dining area with views. And a courtyard can be the heart of a Mediterranean home.
In locations like Dénia, Jávea, Altea or Moraira, having outdoor areas isn’t a luxury — it’s part of the lifestyle. They’re places of shade, of light, of breath and gathering. That’s why more and more clients ask us to make their outdoor spaces truly liveable.
Courtyards: Privacy, coolness and hidden beauty
The courtyard is an age-old element of Mediterranean design. And it remains relevant today, especially in homes where privacy or direct outdoor access is limited.
Benefits of including a courtyard in your design:
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Brings natural light into interior areas
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Enhances cross ventilation
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Allows outdoor enjoyment without losing privacy
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Acts as an organisational core of the home
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Can be landscaped or used as an open-air room
A well-designed courtyard can become an inner oasis, where plants, water and natural materials create comfort and calm.
Terraces: Views, connection and flexible living
Terraces offer enormous potential, especially in homes with sea, valley or mountain views. But their design must suit how they will actually be used.
Key elements to maximise their value:
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Sun protection: pergolas, awnings, vegetation
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Ambient lighting for evening use
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Comfortable, durable and versatile furniture
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Direct connection with the kitchen or living room
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Safe railings and uninterrupted views
A well-planned terrace can become a dining room, a relaxation area, a study or a chill-out space — all depending on the time of day or season of the year.
Porches: A seamless transition between indoors and outdoors
The covered porch is a classic feature in Costa Blanca architecture. It acts as a transition between the interior of the home and the garden or pool, providing a pleasant space protected from the sun or rain.
Advantages of a porch:
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Provides shade during the hottest months
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Reduces direct sunlight on façades
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Extends the living area without the need for enclosures
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Protects outdoor furniture
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Can include an outdoor kitchen, dining area or lounge space
When well oriented, the porch is often the most used space throughout the year.
A design rooted in the surroundings
For outdoor spaces to truly work, they must be considered from the very beginning. It’s not enough to just “add a terrace.” You need to think about:
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How it connects with the interior
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What views it offers
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How the sun moves throughout the day
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How it will be used in each season
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Which materials best withstand the elements
That’s why, in our architecture studio, these spaces are integrated into the overall concept — they are never improvised. They are designed as a key part of the living experience.
Materials, vegetation and furniture: Keys to comfort
Architecture is only part of the equation. Construction details, materials and planting choices play a vital role in shaping the final outdoor experience.
Our recommendations:
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Drainage-friendly, non-slip, cool flooring: natural stone, treated wood, rustic ceramic
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Native vegetation: lavender, rosemary, citrus trees, dwarf palm
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Efficient irrigation and strategic planting to create shade
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Furniture resistant to sun and humidity
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Light textiles and neutral colours that reflect sunlight
The goal is to create spaces that are beautiful, comfortable and easy to maintain.
Outdoor spaces as added value
In a world where we spend more time at home and seek wellbeing and connection with nature, outdoor spaces are no longer optional. They are a true added value — both in terms of quality of life and property investment.
In new builds or renovation projects, the design of patios, terraces and porches can significantly increase a home’s value. And it’s what international buyers fall in love with most: that Mediterranean lifestyle that’s felt in every corner.
The luxury of living inside — and out
A home doesn’t end at its walls. On the Costa Blanca, outdoor spaces are a natural extension of the home and deserve just as much attention as the interior.
At La Quinta Fachada, we integrate these areas from the very first sketch. Because we know that in a well-oriented patio, on a terrace with a view or under the shade of a porch… life feels different. Freer, more open, more connected.
Would you like your outdoor spaces to be an essential part of your home?
We’d be delighted to help you design patios, terraces and porches that turn your home into a place for living — inside and out.
