With spring right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about elevating your home’s exterior. From stylish outdoor living upgrades to a new set of window shutters, there are so many ways to incorporate modern design trends around the exterior of your home. Let’s dive in!
Outdoor Kitchens
Having a full kitchen in your backyard is a great asset for cookouts and gatherings with friends and family. But modern design goes beyond just a sink, oven and refrigerator, there are many luxury kitchen items that will take your culinary haven to the next level!
Consider adding a pizza oven to enjoy an enriched taste, thanks to the outdoor oven’s higher temperature. For a restaurant-style crisp, make sure to choose a wood-fired pizza oven for your brand-new outdoor kitchen.
Are you a connoisseur of fine wines and craft drinks? A built-in bar adds an elegant flair to your outdoor kitchen and keeps the drinks flowing when company is over. Some other popular choices such as stainless steel grilling stations and prep areas make cooking out a breeze, so you can spend more time with loved ones.
Patio Gardens
Embrace your green thumb and start a small garden on the patio. Using pots, old milk jugs, watering cans and other weather-resistant containers, transform your backyard with color and the sweet aroma of plants. If you are feeling adventurous, consider adding a few potted vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers that you can harvest later for a farm-to-table flavor. Looking for a starting point? Your local garden store should have potted plants that you can easily transfer to your containers of choice at home.
Honor The Old & The New
Whether you are breathing new life into a historical home or adding character to a recent build, think of ways to make your home stand out without giving it a complete facelift. A great place to start is with new shutters or windows. Adding larger windows, or more of them, brings in natural light and creates an inviting exterior. If your home has a light exterior, consider some darker shutters that will contrast, but not take away from the unique architecture of your residence.
Wicker Furniture
When it comes to outdoor furniture, wicker remains a top material choice. Its durability and craftmanship appeal to homebuyers and is easily accessible. From sofas and side tables to outdoor daybeds, the possibilities are endless to incorporate wicker on your porch and patio areas. Rattan is also a solid choice for weather-resistant furniture!
Install Wider Steps
When you widen the steps up to your porch or patio, you create a warm welcome for guests. Not only does this remodel boost accessibility, but it also makes the entrance to your home seem more open to visitors.
Water Features
At the end of the day, many homebuyers just want to kick back and relax with the soothing sounds of nature. Adding water features like a koi pond, fountain or waterfall is a great way to rejuvenate and promote wellness at home. You can find kits and ready-made fountains at a home improvement store or DIY yourself; the choice is yours!
Ready to breathe new life into your outdoor living space? Contact the Womack Custom Homes team today at 678-776-6872 or online to discover new possibilities for your porch, patio and yard.