Creating a Functional Backyard
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Summer is here and with it comes children playing outside, backyard barbecues, and time spent enjoying the summer sun. Creating a functional backyard can be an easy process and is attainable on any budget. Use these tips to create the backyard of your dreams:
- Adding a deck to a Home helps to extend the indoor living space and greatly adds to the outdoor appeal. In addition to helping to define the space, a deck provides a place for seating, dining, and entertaining. It is estimated that almost 88% of the cost of a deck is recouped when a home is sold.
- Whether it is constructed from wood, bricks, or stone, a patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor gatherings. This budget-friendly backyard addition can be personalized with a fire ring, flowers, patio furniture, or a wide-variety of other items. Small patios help to create an intimate feel in a garden, while a larger area is ideal for entertaining.
- Gardens are a great way to add personality and color to a space. Whether it is flowers or vegetables, a garden is something that provides beauty, enjoyment, and produce. Adding a water feature to the garden continues to enhance the space.
- Adding a sunroom is the ultimate way to create a functional backyard space. A sunroom provides a comfortable way to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while also containing a protective element during inclement weather. Sunrooms are noted as one of the top ten ways to add value to your home, and coming in at about half of the cost of a regular room, it is easy to see why sunrooms appeals to so many people.
