From Patio to Paradise: Elevate Your Outdoor Lifestyle
Picture this: you come home after a nonstop day, kick off your shoes, and step into your own little piece of paradise – an outdoor living space you actually love.
Sounds like a dream, right?
Reconnecting with nature is like hitting the reset button on your nervous system. Our lives are buzzing with screens and synthetic lighting, so it can be all too easy to feel a bit disconnected. Taking the time to create your own Zen zone right in your backyard – a spot to just breathe, relax, and soak in the beauty around you or even entertain family and friends can help you connect back to what matters most.
The Lifestyle Value of Spending Time Outdoors
Outdoor living is more than just a trend, it's a lifestyle upgrade. Spending time outdoors improves your health. Sunlight dishes out a Vitamin D boost, making your bones happy and your mood even happier. Fresh air and greenery are a natural recipe for reducing stress and upping the happiness quotient.
Natural light improves sleep.
Fresh air and physical activity improve physical and mental health.
Outdoor activities and gatherings with friends and family improve social life.
Outdoor living spaces can be the ultimate entertainment hub from barbecues to fireside chats to garden parties all in your own backyard. Creating memories with family and friends becomes a regular thing, and suddenly, your place is the go-to spot for good times bringing people together.
A Boost in Property Value
Now, let's talk investment – not the stock market kind, but the "boost-your-property-value" kind. Potential buyers are eyeing homes with great outdoor spaces and landscapes more than ever since the pandemic. By giving your space a lasting upgrade, you're making your property more desirable in the market if you decide to sell.
How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Living Space
Creating the perfect outdoor living space involves a combination of design, functionality, and personalization. Structural improvements like adding a composite deck, concrete patio, in-ground fireplace, or brick pavers add to the lasting aesthetic and value improvements. Lifestyle improvements like furniture, lighting, greenery, and activities make spending time outdoors and away from screens even more enticing and part of a regular routine.
Here are some tips to help you craft your ideal outdoor oasis:
Plant native greenery and flowers.
Get comfy stylish outdoor furniture.
Create shaded areas with umbrellas, pergolas, or retractable awnings.
Build an outdoor kitchen or barbecue station.
Create a special feature like a small pond, fountain, or firepit.
Place lighting on pathways and string lights above gathering areas.
Need furniture ideas? We’ve got three!
Telluride Sectional
from West Elm
Orleans 4-Piece Lounge
from Home Depot
George Oliver 6-Person Dining Set
from Wayfair
We’re in the business of homes and your home should be your happy place — however that looks. We believe creating your own personal sanctuary outside can boost your mood and health and contribute to your overall happiness and property values. What’s not to love?
