We spend lots of time customising the interiors of our homes into something we think is beautiful and we enjoy spending time there. Often, we’re so focused on the interior that we forget about the exterior. Your yard and patio can be a wonderful place to spend your time. With a little thought and a few simple projects, improving outdoor space can be a snap.
Create an outdoor kitchen
Most families have a grill and maybe even a patio or picnic table. An outdoor kitchen takes all that to the next level, though. With some beautiful brickwork and countertops, and the addition of simple appliances like a sink and a small refrigerator, you can create an elegant kitchen that lets you prepare a variety of meals. The available today are virtually endless. You can enjoy coming up with breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to cook outdoors and then enjoy at a beautiful table. Add some cabinets where you can store a set of pots and pans, as well as dishes and eating utensils specifically for your kitchen to make it really special.
Upgrade the landscaping
A nicely mown green lawn and are beautiful sights to behold. Take it up a notch and add some colorful flowers in uniquely shaped beds scattered around the yard. Add some trees or nice shrubs. Consider adding birdbaths, small fountains, trellises or arches to add some depth and variety to the area and invite birds to visit.
Add a pool
One of the more expensive ways to improve your outdoor space, a pool provides entertainment options for parties as well as a relaxing way to spend a hot afternoon with the family. It can increase your homeowner’s insurance, so you’ll want to look into that before you break ground, but the addition of a pool can increase the value of your home while also making your backyard more attractive.
Add a pergola
An archway over your patio or deck with a wooden slat roof, a pergola provides better shade, as well as opportunities to install some light curtains to keep out bugs, or to twine strands of lights or greenery through the openings for a beautiful look. Add your patio furniture and this creates a lovely seating area for conversations late into the night or under the afternoon sun.
Add a firepit or fireplace
Depending on your home and yard layout, either a fire pit or fireplace could be appropriate. Fireplaces make a patio a cozy space even on cold winter nights in northern climates, while a firepit can be fun even on a hot summer night in a southern climate. Either one adds warmth, light, and a great opportunity to take advantage of your outdoor space after dark or during the colder months.
Add some lighting to your patio
Pendant lighting and votive candles provide cozy, intimate lighting on your patio. While bright light might be enjoyable in your living room when you’re trying to read, when you’re on your patio after dark, you usually want more modest lighting that allows you to see without feeling like you’re under interrogation.
Get started on your projects now so that you can truly enjoy your outdoor space by summer 2018. Just a few tweaks and modifications can be enough to freshen up your space. Go a step further and totally with major changes to create a space that is comfortable, welcoming, and beautiful.
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