Add room for outdoor entertaining as part of your remodel
Sure, there are lots of ways to visually enhance your home as part of a remodel, but one of the most popular is the incorporation of outdoor entertaining space into your remodeling design.
When working on a bigger remodel, say, a kitchen, bathroom, or an addition, a small outdoor living space is a great way to improve your curb-appeal. For example, you can have an entire wall filled with modern glass doors in your kitchen that leads to an outdoor patio.
Below are five types of outdoor living spaces that your designer can incorporate into your house renovation. Not planning a major remodel? These ideas also work well as standalone projects.
The Five Most Popular Outdoor Living Spaces
1. Sunrooms
A sunroom is the perfect modern-day porch that offers openness and visibility to your house. It's an extra interior living space that provides an outdoor view and extends into the natural world. It looks best if you design it to correspond with the style of the rest of your house.
This extension of your home will provide you with a bright and enjoyable view of nature with the benefit of not having to deal with insects or the wind blowing your papers away. It's your way of bringing the outdoors right inside your home. A place to relax and enjoy the sun without the cold breeze hitting your face. A sunroom is also the perfect room to hang string lights and have a game night with the family.
2. Screened Porches
A screened porch, just like a sunroom, will give your house additional living space. The difference between the two is that a screened porch has a way of letting actual fresh air pass through the walls but will still keep the flies, rain, and wind away. In Seattle, it will be great to sit in from April to October but may be too cold for the winter months. However, you can always install an outdoor heater.
Adding a screened porch to your house renovation will allow you to spend time outdoors and enjoy the fresh air while still being screened from insects, all while making outdoor entertaining a breeze.
3. Rooftop Decks
A private rooftop deck is an awesome addition to any house renovation, especially if you don't have a backyard. You will need experienced professionals to make the deck safe, properly engineered, and compliant with zoning and fire codes. However, it's a remodeling addition that is worth the hassle because it can become a super entertaining area.
A rooftop deck may fit well above a newly built garage or above a second-story addition.
4. Patios
Homeowners often forget about the backyard when remodeling their home. Yet, being able to enjoy the outdoors is as vital as your interior design. A beautiful and comfortable patio will unquestionably complement the appearance and façade of your house. The architectural consistency of the patio design with your house will increase your home's value and make your house remodel look complete. It can also be one of the most economical outdoor living spaces to add.
5. Balconies
If your remodeling plans include a second-story bedroom remodel, consider adding a balcony. It will give you that extra personal space where you can escape from the world. It doesn't only upgrade the exterior design of your home but also offers a great view of your neighborhood or backyard and serves as an enjoyable and delightful element of your master bedroom.
