What is a California Room? (Why Vlaze is a perfect fit!)
What is a California room?
A California room is a hybrid indoor/outdoor space that has a roof but is not fully enclosed, with one or more sides left open to the elements. A high-end California room often benefits from a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, high quality outdoor furnishings and a range of other amenities.
Read on to find out about the origins and benefits of California rooms and the reasons to choose Vlaze!
California room origins
Despite the name, these flexible living spaces in fact originate from southern Europe and were inspired by the classic “loggias” found in warmer countries such as Spain, Italy and Greece. They first arrived in Florida in the late 1990’s and made their way across the country to California where they have rapidly grown in popularity due to the suitability of the local climate.
The benefits of a California room
A California room acts as a transition room creating an effortless flow between the home’s main living space and garden. They are an excellent way to expand the feeling and space of your home while adding functionality and elegance. Successful California rooms are furnished like an indoor space, with the visual connection further enhanced by extending the flooring with matching or complementary materials.
A perfect entertainment space
A well-designed California room creates an intimate space where friends and family can gather for special occasions, to socialize, or just to unwind after a long day.
The right furniture plays a key role in bringing interior comforts outside and Vlaze’s modular indoor/outdoor furniture is perfect for this. You can freely move your Island unit from the kitchen to outdoors with ease. Just roll into position outside and you have an idea focal point for entertaining.
Shade and fresh air (save on aircon)
With temperatures globally on an upward trend there is a real clamor toward cooling outdoor living spaces. California rooms are ideal as they offer shade from the roof and large openings to let in lots of fresh air. It helps reduce reliance on air-conditioning which is good for the pocket and the environment.
Wellbeing
People are drawn to the outdoors and there are many experts that highlight its positive effect on health and wellbeing. Maximizing your outdoor space and creating a comfortable hybrid environment will give you more opportunity to enjoy the benefits.
Add value to your home
A California room is technically classed as an outdoor space and therefore not added to the square footage of a property. However, California rooms fit the way people live today, and undoubtably make property more sellable and able to command higher prices.
Why choose a Vlaze indoor/outdoor kitchen for your California room
Vlaze are the leading producer and award-winning designers of porcelain enamel kitchen furniture. British made and built in the USA by a company with over 50 yrs experience, the build quality meets the very highest standards.
Read on to find out more reasons to choose Vlaze and porcelain enamel!
Recognition
We attended the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2022 in Orlando, Florida where our Vlaze units got a fantastic reception. Topping off this wonderful week was recognition from the show’s famous ‘Design Hounds’. The Design Hounds are a group of renowned bloggers, influencers and interior designers that each rate their top ten products at the show. We were honored to receive 3 accolades for our Ochre Adapt unit with Fire Magic Grills.
Collaboration
Vlaze is proud of its collaboration with Fire Magic – a leader in premium outdoor cooking, cooling and storage solutions who have been crafting products in the USA for 85 years. It is a real pleasure to work closely with a brand and team that so aligns with our own.
Vlaze Adapt kitchens can be teamed with Fire Magic’s drop-in Legacy grills and stainless-steel fridge – a perfect pairing!
Porcelain enamel benefits
Exceptional surface
Enamel is weatherproof and resistant to virtually all alkali, acids, organic solvents & detergents. The result is a luxurious, vibrant glaze that is extremely robust, 100% hygienic and easy to clean.
Heat resistant
Porcelain enamel is resistant to temperature differentials of -40°C to 650°C meaning you can be confident cooking anything!
Color-fast
Colors are locked in and won’t fade over time meaning your investment will look as good as new for decades.
Functional (modular and on wheels)
Just roll into position and you have an ideal focal point for entertaining. Allowing you to reconfigure your space to suit your lifestyle.
Sculptural
More than just furniture, the stunning surface finish and sleek lines create a sculptural and contemporary aesthetic that people gravitate towards.
Environmentally friendly
We are committed as a company to Net Zero 2050 (or sooner). All elements that are used to produce enamel are fully recyclable and the lifespan of Vlaze means less energy and material waste.
A California room is a perfect addition to a home. The busier our lives, the more time we crave spending outside. If you are thinking about creating your own or already have a functioning space, Vlaze offer the perfect kitchen solution to suit your lifestyle.
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