Don’t limit your design influence and comfort to your interior. Consider upgrading your outdoor space, too.
Your home doesn’t stop at an exterior door. Your yard should feel just as much like it’s part of your home as your interior, which means outfitting it with things that will bring you joy and elevate your aesthetic. Being outdoors is known to be good for your physical and mental health, so it’s important to create an amazing outdoor space for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy. As the weather warms and summer begins, now is the time to think about outdoor additions for your custom home.
Deck or Patio
Nothing is a more classic addition to a home than a deck or patio. Decks can be made in a lot of interesting designs if you want to skip the standard rectangle, and they also come in different materials. A traditional wood deck looks great and has a lot of utility, but there are also composite decks available now that are eco-friendly, low maintenance, and have a much cleaner aesthetic with more options for customization. Patios can be poured from concrete or luxurious natural stone and create a more natural-looking area that can be surrounded by beautiful plants to create a serene and relaxing space.
Paver Walkway
If you’re a fan of gardening, having a paver walkway laid down and planting heavily around it creates a stunning backyard. At the end of the path, you can install a sitting area, a fire pit, or even an outdoor kitchen. Paver walkways come in many designs, materials, and colors so there will be one that fits your aesthetic and elevates the look of your outdoor space.
Fire Pit
Enjoying a fire pit with family and friends is a great way to spend a summer evening. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows or just enjoying some natural heat in the outdoors, a fire pit brings a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere to any outdoor space. You could buy an inexpensive one off the shelf, or have a custom one installed to match your home’s look and feel.
Pool
Nothing says fun quite like a pool! Having a custom swimming pool installed will double your fun, but pools are also good for you and your family. Swimming pools can either be traditional chlorine pools or saltwater pools, both of which are excellent for physical and mental health. Pools can be at the end of a paver walkway or in the middle of a patio to create a cohesive look.
Outdoor Kitchen
If you love to cook, an outdoor kitchen is an addition to consider. Outdoor kitchens are more than just grills, they can be customized with many different add-ons to allow you a full range of cooking options. These aren’t just for luxury, they are capable of lowering your monthly bills. Running a stove in the summer forces your air conditioning to work harder to keep your home cool, but an outdoor kitchen will allow you to cook outside and keep those bills lower. In addition, outdoor kitchen owners tend to dine out less.
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