Spring is here and with Summer just a few short months away, this is the perfect time to think about a patio addition. Installing a new patio will help your family spend more time outdoors, enjoying the lovely weather that will be heading your way. You will also see numerous stress-reducing home and health benefits as well!
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Increases the Value of Your Home
Who doesn't want to increase the value of their home? One issue is determining which home improvement projects will have the best bang for their buck. Patio additions have a return of investment of 30 to 60 percent, according to an article featured on Inman. If you incorporate an outdoor kitchen into your patio project, the ROI will be closer to 100 to 200 percent.
Do the project well and not only will you be able to enjoy the space for years, but you'll benefit from the addition when it comes time to sell your home! -
Reduces Home Energy Costs
With the grille fired up, pizza oven piping hot, or firepit blazing, there is no need to turn on your indoor oven. A patio is a great environment for outdoor cooking, which means you don't need to turn on a single appliance in your house in order to create a delicious meal.
If you decide to add any additional heating and cooling features, including patio heaters or misting systems, you can cook outdoors most of the year - which is especially handy if you ever lose power! -
Adds a Common Family Area
Does life seem to go by in a flash, with your family bouncing from one activity to the next? Think of how nice it would be to unwind together in the comfort of your own yard. Adding an outdoor patio to your home is like adding in a second living room or family room - it's a space that your family can enjoy together.
Enjoy dinner, happy hour, or s'mores over the firepit with the whole family sharing tales from their day. -
A Chance for Peace & Quiet
Like adding an extra family space, it is important to note that a patio addition also offers the chance for tranquility away from everyone. Imagine the birds chirping, maybe a small fountain trickling water, a soft breeze, and the warm sun beaming as you sit back on your patio furniture sipping coffee.
While you love and adore your family, you need some "you time" occasionally. A patio can provide you with that sanctuary of peace. Simultaneously, having a patio that seamlessly transitions your indoor living space outdoors can increase the appeal of your house when it comes time to sell. -
Encourages Time Outdoors
Modern conveniences and technology are fantastic, but there are many benefits to unplugging and getting outdoors. A patio can entice your loved ones away from the screens and out into the embrace of Mother Nature. Vitamin D from the sun, inspiration from the natural world, fresh air, and stress relief are a few of the benefits you and your family can look forward to as a result of your patio nudging you outside.
Incorporating features such as lighting, firepits, or chimineas, patio heaters, and patio misting systems can further increase the amount of time you can comfortably hang out on your patio. -
Increases Appeal to Buyers
While you might not be ready to sell your home right now, it's important to keep the interest of future buyers in mind when working on home improvements. According to a March 2019 press release from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), for the second year in a row outdoor cooking spaces are topping the list of kitchen trends.
Incorporating a cooking area in your patio addition is a great way to capture the interest of home buyers down the road - and in the meantime, you get to enjoy it!
Start your patio installation project today!
Whether you already have a patio that could use sprucing up or are you planning a patio addition, HomePro Match can pair you with a local patio contractor to advise you on your project. Find a professional today!