Article by Kelley Walters These 5 timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional.
Outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t always equal when it comes to home value (think about that house with the falling-down above-ground pool with no curb appeal at all). Homes that get them right, though, have patios and backyards that blur inside and outside spaces. And the best thing: These outdoor entertaining space ideas have been working for decades — and adapt to most any house today. Here are five reasons why they work (and why you may want to add to your home). #1 They Function Like Indoor Spaces The more outdoor entertaining spaces mimic their indoor equivalents, the more functional they are. And you’ll get more than sunshine and memories: an outdoor kitchen will add approximately 60% of its cost to the home’s value, according to Bob Vila. In warmer climates, where the kitchen can be used year-round, an outdoor kitchen could deliver a 100% to 200% return on investment. A couple of small ways to get more functionality in your outdoor space:
#2 They Create Privacy Without Blocking Light Precast-concrete geometric blocks protect privacy without blocking light or air in outdoor entertaining spaces. Plus, they’re super affordable and durable. Use them to screen a patio or carport, fence in your patio, or as a vertical element to make small yards feel larger. It’s a small project with big impact. #3 They Find Clever Ways to Provide Shade Low, sloping roofs help transition from indoors to outdoors by casting shade and protection from the elements. If extending the roof isn’t an option for your home or budget (fair), you can still make some shade. For example:
#4 They Use Lots of Windows — and Big Ones Large windows help merge inside and outside living. Even if you don’t have the ultimate in window bling like this atrium, you can increase the natural light in your home. Consider:
#5 They Take ‘Entertaining Outdoors’ Seriously Though a sport court isn’t exactly a high ROI project, being the fun house on the block certainly does a little something to a home’s appeal. And, after all, an outdoor entertaining space should do just that: entertain. Here’s to a fun summer season!
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