Get Out! 7 Ideas To Enjoy Your Outdoor Space More
It’s summer! Is there really any better place to spend it than Colorado? If your goal is to enjoy as many sunny days and cool evenings as possible, then consider sprucing up your outdoor spaces! HouseLogic.com has some great tips:
1. Get Comfortable!
Your patio or deck should be your little oasis. Outdoor cushions, throw pillows and rugs will add comfort (and withstand the rain). Creating a little privacy of course helps too. So consider screening the space with greenery, curtains or even fencing.
2. Make It Tech-friendly
Why not embrace your need for the phone, iPad, laptop or even TV, by taking them outside! With gadgets like a wireless outdoor Wi-Fi antenna, solar USB charging station and wireless speakers, you can keep texting, pinning and binge watching!
3. Bring the Indoors Out
A smooth indoor-to-outdoor transition will make living outdoors easier. You may not be up for remodeling a wall (though it will increase your home’s value), but you can replace your standard door with a glass sliding door. Use the same flooring (weatherproofed) outdoor as the adjoining indoor room.
4. Let There be Light!
Spending an evening under the stars shouldn’t be done in total dark (or you may spill that cocktail). A little outdoor lighting goes a long way (and is a favorite feature for buyers)! Use lighting to highlight trees or architectural details. Sconces, pendant lights, solar lights…your options are endless!
5. Go Wild with Style!
Outdoor décor is your excuse to have some fun. So why not try some fun and funky ideas that show your personality! Try some bright, crazy colors. Get crafty by making a path with colored glass or found materials.
6. Keep the Family Outside
Some people need a little motivation to enjoy the outdoors. Two words: food and fire. A fire pit with S’mores makes the night fun. Set up an outdoor playhouse or chalkboard fence. Even a doggy door will keep Fido happy (and boost your home’s value).
7. Guard against the Sun & Bugs
Of course the biggest element that keeps people inside: the weather! So add some extra shade (trees, awning or canopy). With a glass fence windscreen, your fire will keep burning. And set up solutions to repel bugs (screening, citronella lamps and etc.).
Curious to learn how remodeling your outdoor space could boost your home’s value? Contact your local RE/MAX Alliance agent for tips!
Source: https://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/decks/outdoor-living-ideas/#ixzz3dqagudun