Outdoor spaces and rooms used to be something within reach only for people in warmer climates, but the evolving technology of outdoor home renovation has made it more accessible--and practical--even for people living in a New England climate, where the summers are moderate and the winters tend to be cold and harsh. If you’re not convinced about considering an outdoor room or space addition to your home, you should take a look at the following notable benefits of outdoor rooms and spaces.
Benefit #1: Increase the value of your home
Outdoor room and space renovations can significantly increase the overall value of your home. How much value is added may depend on the overalls square footage of the outdoor space, along with the specific renovations? For instance, outdoor kitchens can add a significant amount of value to your home due to the popularity of an additional cooking space.
Benefit #2: Expand your home’s overall square footage
It’s no secret that the real estate market can make finding a home with large square footage unaffordable for many incomes, but renovating an outdoor space to include an outdoor room or living area can expand your home’s square footage without having to actually add to your home. This way, you can enjoy a larger living room, an entertainment area, an additional kitchen, or anything else you dream up for your home’s new outdoor space at a much more affordable cost.
Benefit #3: Ideal space for entertaining
If you love to entertain, then outdoor rooms are definitely something to keep on your radar. They are perfect for hosting outdoor parties, dinners, and even simple hang-outs.
Outdoor spaces are perfect for creating a customized entertainment space that can be enjoyed for most of the year, particularly if you take the time to install warming tiles or fireplaces, which will keep the space nice and toasty for gatherings in the fall.
Benefit #4: Help improve your emotions and health
Did you know that being outdoors is actually beneficial to your emotional well-being and even your physical health? Spending time outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine can help to improve your mood; it’s even been shown to reduce the risk of certain health complications, such as stress and anxiety.
Benefit #5: Added practical benefits depending on the space
Depending on the type of outdoor space you want to be created, you can add a host of practical benefits to your home. If you love to cook but hate messing with the indoor oven, an outdoor kitchen with a grill will help you whip up delicious grilled dinners in no time. If you want somewhere you can relax or even somewhere you can work quietly, an outdoor living room or office will do the trick.
If you haven’t yet seriously considered adding an outdoor room to your home, now is the time. The above benefits are just a few of the many reasons why adding an outdoor room to your home can change your life–and home–for the better.
