5 Outdoor Living Spaces That Can Add Value To Your Home

Adding outdoor living spaces to your home not only increases its value, but it's a great incentive for you to get outside and actually enjoy your own yard.  Real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks especially benefits from outdoor additions because this is the type of gorgeous area where people want to spend more time outside.  Here are 5 wonderful spaces that you may want to build in your backyard.  


Pergolas

A pergola is a an arbor, or archway, that covers an outdoor area.  It is usually made up of a wooden slatted roof and sides made of latticework.  This space offers a wonderful shaded area to relax.  Hanging plants or climbing vines add beauty to this enjoyable structure.        



Deck or Patio

A perfect place to grill, dine, play, tan, relax...  the list goes on and on.  If you choose to incorporate a screened-in area, you can even hang out there in rainy weather.  One very important thing to keep in mind when you add on a deck or patio is to make sure the size makes sense with the house and yard size.  Don't let it take over your entire grounds or overwhelm the house.    



Backyard Pond

This is a gorgeous piece of landscaping to incorporate into a yard.  The sound and sight of the water are both relaxing.  You can add some beautiful water plants to the design.  These ponds tend to attract wildlife that is a lot of fun to watch, too.  



Fire Pit or Fireplace

With Fall just around the corner, a fire pit is a great addition to any home.  The smell of the burning wood, the warmth on a chilly night, and the inevitable S'mores that are sure to happen are all awesome ways to spend an Autumn evening.  If you are ambitious, outdoor fireplaces are a step above the usual fire pit.   

Outdoor Kitchen

If you love both entertaining and being outside, you just may be the perfect person to have an outdoor kitchen.  More than just a BBQ grill, these kitchens bring the ability to prepare for and cook the entire meal while outdoors.  You can build in a sink and garbage disposal, a place for a mini-fridge, and ovens and stove tops are even an option.       




After you add one or more of these wonderful outdoor living areas to your space, you are going to be outside a lot more than before.  You may want to remember to figure a privacy fence into your budget when you start building.  When you are ready to move on, your new outdoor space will be a huge draw for potential home buyers.  If you are wanting to buy a new home that already has these features, give me a call.  I know where to find all of the very best outdoor spaces attached to the most magnificent Lake of the Ozarks homes.   


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