Home improvement has evolved from the add-on to just about any project that will bring greater satisfaction to home life while increasing property value. Whether wanting to expedite the sale of the home or simply enjoy a higher quality of living, improvements can include landscaping, gardenscaping and outdoor structures, such as pool houses, greenhouses, gazebos and garages. Even window replacements alone can have a dynamic impact on curb appeal while delivering modern features that perform to the highest standards for more energy efficiency and preserving valuable interior materials. Here are five of the most recent ideas to help lift your home experience to higher plateaus:
1. Space Savers
When space is at a premium, there are ingenious ways to make use of every available inch and create space where you never imagined it could be. With classic traditional styling, kitchen cabinetry can be integrated to make use of pull-out storage columns, in-door storage capacity, and drawer space in those places typically left unused. It is possible to obtain the square footage of storage that you would normally find in large expansive open kitchens. This same planning can be used in bathrooms, living rooms or anywhere this type engineering design can be applied.
2. The Pergola
Pergolas encompass an array of options for making outdoor living space more desirable. They provide an attractive, flexible structure that offers relief from the direct sunlight while still remaining open to the night’s sky. In addition, stonework to dedicate a patio foundation can greatly enhance the appearance and value of the back garden space, regardless of available space.
3. Gardens
Tired of mowing a lawn? Take advantage of the garden space to encompass greenery that also serves as a source of herbs for the kitchen, reduces water usage by comparison and provides a lovely space to spend time outdoors. Replacing expansive lawns with stonework and drought resistant foliage is wide open to your imagination and the vegetation that you would like to have ready for the picking.
4. Coming Out of the Closet
In many an apartment, there is prime real estate right inside the closet. Sure, there have been laundry room conversions in this space, but what about using it to house your office? Closing the doors to simply make the work go away allows the dining space to be free of chores or for entertaining. This is just another creative way to make ingenious use of available space in a new way.
Tips for Creating a Stylish Outdoor Living Space
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