A garden, patio, or outside area is one of the most sought after features by today’s homeowners - also because the pandemic has shown us the potential and importance of outdoor living spaces.
However, if you don’t have green fingers, it can be challenging to turn a rough lawn into a beautifully designed garden or backyard on a budget.
So, how can you increase the value of your home, beautify your garden, and increase the livability of your space without spending a fortune? Here are some tips to keep in mind - and remember to redesign your outside area during the good season!
Be Clear on Hon How You Will Use Your Garden
To keep your garden redesign within budget, it is important to understand what you want to invest in and what will be superfluous. For this, the first step is to understand how you will be using your garden.
For example, you can make your home more live-able by extending the living room space into a veranda or orangery. Alternatively, if you prefer to spend most of your time outdoors, you might consider investing in features such as a swimming pool, a BBQ, or a fireplace.
Invest in High-Quality Outdoor Furniture
One of the most important features to add to improve your outdoor or garden area is furniture. However, if you are keeping an eye on the budget, shopping for outdoor furniture can be tricky. In fact, finding the perfect options for your climate and geographical area, but also picking furniture that is light enough to be peeled and stored can be hard.
Make sure to study the different materials before visiting your nearest home improvement store.
If your budget is extremely tight - and you are a DIY lover - you could also try to create outdoor furniture by yourself. These might not be so comfortable and they can become affected by sea salt and UV rays - but the initial investment is minimal!
Bring In a Water Feature
A fountain, pool, stream, waterfalls, or pond can add that magic touch to your outside area that might have been missing. After all, water is life, and it has the power to bring to life an otherwise silent and plain garden. If you love to meditate and relax outdoors, adding a water feature can be particularly beneficial. Just beware of the maintenance level that certain systems require!
Create an Extra Space
If you don’t spend a lot of time outdoors, there are still plenty of ways to make the most of your garden or lawn. One option could be to build a conservatory, greenhouse, or orangery. Alternatively, you could build a hut or tiki bar in which to spend time with your dearest friends and family members.
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