Backyards are such a valuable part of a home. They hold so much value yet is often ignored.
A well-designed garden can add thousands of dollars in value to your home, and a bad one can reduce it by thousands. Outdoor living spaces are becoming far more popular in America due to their huge potential and the wide variety of options to customize available. From stylish walkways to luxurious water features, there’s plenty that can be done.
The investment is truly worth it when you consider the return from it. Not only will you be able to have your dream backyard and have years of use out of it, but you would also see the money come back to you if you decided to sell your home.
Below are a few ideas to help inspire you to create the perfect outdoor living space for you.
Outdoor Kitchen Area
An outdoor kitchen area is a perfect idea if you love to host for family and friends. Or, if you have a love for cooking and food and love being behind a BBQ, then this is the idea for you. There are so many options to customize an outdoor kitchen area.
Outdoor kitchen areas are becoming more popular because they are so practical that they can be used all year round, and they add a ton of value to your home. Whether you decide to have a simple grill and oven set up or a pizza oven, contractors will work with you to ensure it meets your every desire. Ensure that you place it on a stone patio. They are safer and super easy to clean if you spill any delicious food!
Outdoor Cinema Area
Outdoor cinema areas are more popular with millennials and families. It creates the perfect vibe for any time of the year. Whether it is a cosy film night under the blankets during winter or a summer film festival with your family and friends, an outdoor cinema is something that can be used all year round.
It is best to put an outdoor cinema area on a stone patio so that it is more stable. If you were to put it on the lawn, it wouldn’t have a stable base and could topple. Outdoor cinemas have become a trend across the world, not just in the US because they are so easy to set up without the help of a company.
All you need is a stone patio area to put the screen on, a projector and screen, and some stylish outdoor beanbags or furniture to relax on. Make sure you get a cover to protect it on rainy days!
Playsets
Playsets are not exactly one for adults, and they may not hold as much value, but they are a great addition to a family home. Just as much as you need your space to have fun, your children do too. Playsets are a great way of getting them outside, which some parents will consider a challenge nowadays.
Playsets sit best on stone patios, much like with an outdoor cinema because of the stable base. There are a ton of outdoor playsets to chose from, ranging from basic and low budget to extravagant and costly. They are a pain to put together unless you can find a company that will come and install them for you. Always make sure you are supervising the kids when they’re on it!
Fire Pits
Fire pits are one of the biggest outdoor trends of 2021. A stylish walkway leading to a stone patio area with a big fire pit and some outdoor furniture seems to be all rage this year. They create the perfect space to relax in your backyard until the early hours of the morning.
They also create a great space for hosting guests. Relaxing by the fire with your friends and family makes for good times and great memories. Fire pits are really easy to install and hold their value for years. All you would need is wood or coal to top up the fire. The great thing is, they can be used all year round! A fire pit is a great way to warm up a winter-friendly outdoor living space.
Hot Tub Heaven
Hot tubs became a trend many years ago, and they haven’t budged from being one of the top suggestions time and time again. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is or what the weather is like, a hot tub is perfect.
If the weather is terrible, all you need is a gazebo, and you can carry on enjoying your hot tub! Hot tubs are expensive, but there are now cheaper alternatives, such as the lazy spa, that makes having a hot tub far more affordable.
Make sure you have a stone patio area with a stylish walkway leading up to it. It wouldn’t be wise to put a hot tub on the grass as it would completely ruin it, and you don’t want to get out and have to step on the grass!
A Space to Kick Back and Relax
At the end of a busy day, it’s nice to know that you have space where you can truly relax. During the hot summer months, you might want to relax outside rather than spending all your time inside.
If you want to stay on-trend, Rattan garden furniture has been a huge trend for years. It might not be cheap, but it’s elegant and practical. Rattan furniture could be placed on either a stone patio or a patch of lawn. If you want to be a bit extra, place a hammock or hanging egg chair next to the furniture.
Hanging egg chairs have been a big trend so far in 2021! Make sure you buy covers for the furniture as although they are built for the outdoors, they are not completely waterproof and will damage.
Those are just a few outdoor living trends that you might want to try. There are plenty more if you fancy something different!