An Outdoor Living Space Can Be Used and Enjoyed Year Round
Your outdoor living space can be used all year round.
Bears are known for hibernating all winter, but if you have a home with a beautiful, welcoming outdoor living space, you shouldn’t have to hide indoors when the season changes. With the right outdoor design and living area, it can be a place of refuge year round. Here are some ways to maximize your outdoor living area designs for enjoyment during any season.
Install an Outdoor Structure
If you are looking to spend more time enjoying the outdoors, add a deck with a canopy or roof. In order to use your deck year round, add an enclosure to cover the deck. A glass enclosure or sunroom makes it easy to utilize your outdoor space any time of year. If cost is a consideration and you need time to save up for the expense of building a deck and enclosure, use patio furniture with umbrellas for shade.
Revitalize Your Deck
If you already have a wood deck but have neglected maintenance to the point where you can no longer stand the sight of it, consider having it restored. Over time, decks can become splintered, cracked and weathered. These visual changes to your deck can lessen your enthusiasm for spending time in your outdoor living space; however, paying a large sum of money to replace it is not always the only option. There are many deck resurfacing and restoration products and services available to help you maintain that brand new deck look if your deck is not already too far gone.
You should clean your deck at least once a year to remove algae, dirt, mildew and mold. It is also wise to bring in a professional to refinish your deck every few years.
Our outdoor living area designs can provide functionality all year round.
Create an Inviting Garden
One of the aspects people often enjoy most in their outdoor living space is the garden. A strategically designed garden with careful consideration to the weather, land topography, fences and trees will be aesthetically pleasing and improve the usability of your outdoor living space. If gardening is not your forte, don’t hesitate to bring in a professional landscaper. An expert will have the knowledge and skills to turn your dream garden into a reality.
Select Attractive Furnishings and Accessories
Seating made from wicker or metal furniture is a good choice for homeowners because it can withstand all types of weather. A fire pit will be a welcome accessory for those cool nights outside. You can also use thick outdoor rugs to keep your feet from touching the cold ground. If you want to dine al fresco, consider adding an outdoor kitchen complete with a sink, grill, counter and tabletop gas urns.
Applying this advice to your outdoor living area designs will not only increase your enjoyment, it will boost your home’s resale value. Many buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home with an attractive and functional outdoor living space.
If you would like to discuss your outdoor design and living space, contact us. Our experienced Massachusetts contractors can help you create an area that can be used year round.