Improve Outdoor Living Spaces
Homeowners often take great pride in their yards, while apartment-dwellers love the private outdoor space of their balconies. Whatever your area looks like, you may want a way to spruce it up. You can make your time soaking up the sun more enjoyable or become the envy of your friends with a stellar entertainment space. We’ll explore some ways you can take your outdoor living space, big or small, to the next level.
How to Improve Your Outdoor Living Space
Below are our tips for making your outdoor living space a little more enjoyable.
Be Deliberate
If you have plenty of space, be sure to section off different areas. You can define sections for seating, grilling, gardening and playing with furniture, planters, rugs and walkways. These dedicated spaces can help the yard feel more cohesive and less chaotic.
Pick a Focal Point
One trick for a more straightforward design is to choose a unique or striking piece of furniture, like a rug or chair, and work around that. You can also use the environment as a focal point. What’s the biggest draw about your outdoor space?
Do you have a beautiful view past your yard? Try keeping that view open, go for an airy feel and put your gathering space where you have the best line of sight. Do you have a smaller balcony that feels cozy and intimate? Embellish those moods with some deep colors, greenery and warm lighting.
Consider Your Maintenance Style
Some people love to spend their days performing yard maintenance as a hobby. In contrast, others see it as a necessary household chore. If you’re in the latter category, opt for materials that support minimal maintenance. Choose fabric-free furniture or furniture with weatherproof fabrics. Try to choose easy-to-clean surfaces and more cooperative plant varieties that resist overgrowth.
Create an Outdoor Room
An outdoor room is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors without blinding sunlight or wet furniture. These spaces can upgrade the versatility of an outdoor patio. You can add a pergola or create a complete outdoor room to let a fresh breeze in and keep inclement weather and sunlight out.
Make Some Fun Additions
If you have space, consider adding fixtures like:
- A fire pit.
- A built-in barbecue.
- Heat lamps.
- A treehouse.
- Fun seating options like hammocks and swing chairs.
These spaces can make your backyard one of the best spots in the neighborhood.
Tend to Your Garden
If you love plants, a garden can be both a great hobby and a beautiful way to beef up your yard. You can even use it to grow veggies for a more functional application, too. Even if you lack the space for a full garden, greenery and potted plants can brighten your outdoor space drastically.
Bringing Your Outdoor Visions to Life
Whatever your outdoor space looks like, you can turn it into anything you can envision with the right resources. If you’re looking to renovate or build an outdoor space as part of your custom home in central Pennsylvania, SDL Custom Homes can help. We have extensive experience turning our customers’ dreams into reality. Reach out today or call 717-258-1459 to learn more!
