Outdoor Renovations that Add Value: Proven Ways To Increase Your Home's Value

Exterior renovations have a very powerful impact on your home's value and impression.

Whether you consider your property as your forever home or you're looking to sell it in the future, certain outdoor improvements will elevate your outdoor living experience and yield a great return on investment if you decide to put your house on the market.

Many of our clients tell us to design around certain features like a patio or a rose garden since this feature is what prompted them to purchase the house.

This goes to show how one well-designed element can make your house more attractive to potential buyers.

We made you a list of all the best outdoor renovations that add value to your home and make your yards more enjoyable, as well as a handful of tips from our shrub Hub landscape professionals to help you design the perfect outdoor space.

Curb Appeal Makes A Huge Difference

A home's curb appeal marks the general visual impact of a property and it has the power to make or break a real estate sale.

The first impression of your home is estimated to raise your property value by 8 to 10%.

The best thing about your home's attractiveness value is that it can be achieved very easily.

Here are some simple ways to elevate your curb appeal.

• Interesting Front Door

  Creating color interest by painting your front door a bold color or replacing it with a contemporary one with an interesting style will create an eye-catching element that is granted to make your home entry more attractive.

• Guide Your Guests

  Front walkways are often overlooked. Though, when incorporated, they make a huge difference.

  Front walkways mainly function to guide your guests to your entryway without having to step on the lawn or plants.

  But they also help define and frame your front yard and bring out the style of your home's exterior.

• Points of Interest

  Adding outdoor furniture like benches or a coffee table and seats will make your yard seem more inviting, friendly, and warm.

  You can also create interest by adding big decorative pots or plant stands with big-leaved plants.

• Landscape Interest

  Texture and color variation in a yard's landscape creates a lot of visual interest and defines your home style.

  A nice selection of plants suitable for your zone in a beautiful arrangement is the way to go.

Create An Outdoor Living Space

Outdoor living spaces are reported to raise your home's resale value by 15 to 20 percent.

The popularity of outdoor rooms amongst homeowners stems from their ability to expand a home's footprint and provide more living space.

Outdoor living spaces are highly customizable and can contain a variety of elements depending on your needs and available space.

Patio

A patio is the ace of spades of backyard improvements.

Not only does it offer a space to hang out, entertain, and enjoy the outdoor breeze, but it also defines your space and adds great value to your home.

With a patio in place, you can create many areas from sunbathing spaces to dining and working areas all by choosing the right outdoor furniture.

Backyard Decks

A wooden deck addition to your backyard space is highly recommended by real estate experts. A wooden deck that's in a good shape is reported to raise properties' values by 71 percent.

A deck can be designed to highlight the architectural aspect of your home and is highly customizable to suit all design styles and color palettes.

Outdoor Kitchen

Another outdoor element that's gaining a lot of attention and popularity.

An outdoor kitchen space will allow you to enjoy cooking outside, hosting parties, and socializing with friends and family while enjoying the fresh air.

A related sub-project that's also great for entertainment and hosting is an outdoor bar.

Outdoor bars won't take up a lot of space but are sure to encourage visitors to gather and hang out.

An L-shaped kitchen with a bar on one end is a simple yet luxurious design that will both give you an enjoyable space for years on, and add value to your property when it's time to move out.

Fire Pit

An outdoor fire pit hang-out area is an absolute people's magnet in any exterior layout.

A fire pit provides warmth and light so you can enjoy your yard in the evenings.

And when not in use, the space can still be used for gathering and seating.

On top of that, when potential buyers are touring your home, fire pits will act as points of interest they're granted to find attractive.

Outdoor Lighting

Landscape lighting makes your home more inviting and safe.

It also increases the time in which you can use your yard and in turn, raises its functional value.

Adding lighting to your outdoor spaces may seem like a skippable step but it's a step that will elevate your overall home attractiveness, safety, and value.

Tips to Maintain A Valuable Outdoor Space

1. Be Mindful of The Style of Your Home

The same element that can raise your home value can decrease it if not incorporated right.

When working on outdoor projects such as a patio or a deck, make sure the materials, colors, and designs selected will complement the style of your home. 

This way, you'll end up with a cohesive and well-put-together outdoor space.

2. Keep Your Lawn well-Maintained

A well-maintained landscape is a sign of a home that's cared for.

An easy way to ensure your yard looks finished and organized at all times is by utilizing garden edging.

Garden edging separates different garden textures and prevents unwanted weed growth that makes a yard look messy.

3. Avoid High-Maintenance Features

High-maintenance hardscape structures will make your home less attractive to buyers.

Swimming pool removals are becoming very high in demand due to pools' high-maintenance nature.

Including a swimming pool or high-maintenance landscape can make your home less valuable by driving away potential buyers.

Unlock Your Yard's Full Potential

Lastly, to make the most of your outdoor spaces while granting a return on investment, it's best to have a clear plan of what you want to do with your yard and the best-suited elements you won't have to worry about replacing in the future.

Shrub Hub's design packages are tailored to fit your home style and surrounding conditions.

We aim to understand your space and make the right selection of plants and the most suitable hardscape elements for your yard.

 Our service provides you with a completely inclusive plan that will make your home improvement journey a breeze.

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