Dreaming of a Bedroom Walkout

After buying a house that offers an outdoor escape directly from the bedroom, I've had a firsthand look at what it's like to have such a luxury. Sure, it's a simple thing, really — we'd never bat an eye at having a door off the front of the house. It's normal and expected. But to have a private escape off the side of your bedroom is something else entirely.

Whether it's a walkout that steps directly into the yard or one that slips off to a small retreat, the overall feeling is the same. Going to bed only to realize that you'd rather gaze at the stars would no longer cause a stir throughout the rest of the house. And better still, waking up and wishing to sneak outside before conversing with others is a very nice option to have. We all have those mornings, right?

So, as an ode to bedrooms that offer such a treat, here are 13 photos of gorgeous bedroom walkouts. Be sure to pay close attention to the doors: It seems that they all have one thing in common. Wide open access to and from, helping the separate spaces merge into one.