When you buy a home you should see it as an investment and improve it over time to get a better asking price when the time comes to sell it. As well as the interior, you need to keep an eye on and make changes to the outdoors as well. You can do many things to the exterior of your home. If you need some inspiration then take a look below.
Decking
If you are heading outdoors then one thing you can do to the outside of your home is add an area of decking. Decking looks amazing in any garden, especially in one that has lots of extra space. If you are not sure about the type of decking you would like then take a look online for some ideas. You will find lots of pictures that you can use to see what it would look like in your own garden.
Greenery
No garden is complete without some greenery dotted around. If you want a low maintenance garden then you could opt for artificial grass. This will give you the desired effect without the necessary mowing of the grass every couple of weeks. If you like having grass, shrubs, and various plants then you could hire a gardener to take care of these for you if you don’t have the time.
Lighting
Something else to consider when you are trying to improve your garden is lighting. You can’t sit outside if you don’t have the right kind of lighting for your garden. If you are just popping in and out for quick things then you may be better off getting security lights that come on as and when required. However, if you are sitting out there for a long while then you will need something more long term. Perhaps you could also invest in a patio heater for light and warmth.
Seating
If you are holding parties and regularly entertain in your home and garden then you will need some comfy furniture for people to sit down. You can take a look at various pieces of wicker furniture at furniturelisicous, here you will find something to fit every design spec. You need your guests to be comfy so make sure that your furniture comes with cushions. These will need to be removed and out under cover at night and in winter. You don’t want to come out one day to be met with mouldy furniture.
Shelter
If you are worried that the elements will mean you can’t use your garden to its full effect then you could invest in some shelter. You have a couple of options here, you could get an umbrella to sit under or you could get a gazebo that comes complete with curtains and a roof. These are great for when you have barbecues and the weather takes a turn for the worse.
We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some useful tips and tricks on how you can improve your home.
We're considering revamping our deck this summer, not the easiest project but we're all very excited about it.
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of having an outdoor in my future home. Green grass with many chairs for family gathering!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the outdoors, green grass with many trees and chairs is perfect for a family gathering❤️
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great guide. I love that it covers everything you'll need.
ReplyDeleteThese are all things I need to keep in mind for my next home. I do want to have a nice outdoor area with seating but also shelter just in case of bad weather.
ReplyDeleteI like the greenery in the outdoor setting very much. But I always have difficulty to maintain the setup. Nevertheless I still enjoy the time in my garden, when the weather is pleasant.
ReplyDeleteSo many great tips! I love outdoor living spaces - they're my favorite and what I always look forward to in the summer!
ReplyDeleteAll great points here. We have a back porch but I'd love to put a little closed space in the front.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice guide. Greenery makes any space or building seem much livelier. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of adding more greenery, it can really help open a space up and make it feel more inviting.
ReplyDeleteI feel like lighting is often forgotten when it comes to outdoor settings but can really make a space! Thank you for these tips.
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