A Home's Living Space Includes the Yard- ideas beyond the deck
Rochelle ?? Love ?? Elder
Start-up Branding & Marketing. We Help Brand New Businesses.
Forget about just mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges. People live in their yards too!
When looking for a new home, many put a liveable outdoor space at the top of their wish list.
There must be space to BE. Here are some outdoor living space ideas that go beyond just building a deck.
Pergolas- an outdoor structure consisting of columns that support a roofing grid of beams and rafters.?
These can be attached to a home, or free standing. Typically, they have an open roof allowing the sun to shine in through a slatted top.
It is a space to be.
There are many clever and interesting design ideas for pergolas.
Gazebos- a structure with four or more columns and a covered roof.
Gazebos are usually a little fancier than pergola. They can be simple as well. The main difference is the covered roof vs. the pergola's open roof.
They are great for wetter climates or a more private space.
Fire pits- stone, metal, wood-burning or gas-burning
领英推荐
A great way to set the ambience in an outdoor space and you can't beat the power of a crackling fire to make people gather around.
In places where fires would not typically be allowed, often gas-burning fire pits are an exception. Check on your local ordinances.
Stone Patio-
Stone patios can go almost anywhere. With the price of wood gone up into orbit this can be a cost effective alternative.
It can be done DIY for much less, although it is a considerable amount work.
There are endless design possibilities and styles to play with.
Outdoor Kitchen
Last but not least, at least not dollar-wise (these can get pretty spendy), we have the outdoor kitchen.
It'sa BBQ lover's dream. Including counters and often a sink or even a mini-fridge, they can be as simple or complex as you can dream up.
Not just fun but entirely practical. Under a covered roof, you're guaranteed year round enjoyment.
Valuable?
You bet. Creating a liveable outdoor space can raise a home's total value by 14%-20%. That's a chunk of change for changing out that old lawn space.
Gardens aren't just for looking, they can also be for living!