1. Increase Your Livable Space

Open up your living space by adding large French doors or oversize accordion folding doors that bridge the outside and inside together. Consider the ambiance of your outdoor space—how to highlight the unique features in your backyard while still enjoying the comfort and design of an indoor space. Select comfortable (yet durable) furniture, adequate lighting, water features and any other decorative touches that will draw you outside. Adding a covered area ensures a rain shower or the hot sun won’t stop you from utilizing your outdoor living room. Many homeowners even choose to include wall-mounted television sets and music systems for an ultimate outdoor experience.

2. Expand Your Entertainment Options

If you love to entertain friends and family but feel like you never have enough room in your kitchen to handle all of the prep work or seating requirements, then add another kitchen—OUTSIDE! As you create your outdoor kitchen, you’ll want to utilize the same design principles that were used for your indoor kitchen. Think about creating task specific zones: cold areas (refrigeration), hot regions (grills and cooktops), wet areas (sinks) and dry areas (prep counters and storage). These should all work cohesively and efficiently and have enough usable space.
Modern outdoor kitchens can include everything from grills and gas burners to refrigerators, prep stations with sinks, full-service bars with beer taps, and wine chillers. With proper design and planning, your outside kitchen can mimic everything your inside kitchen can do, and more, with the added benefit of fresh air, beautiful natural surroundings and more room to entertain.

3. Add Value To Your Home

Outdoor room improvements can run the gamut from patio improvements and firepit additions to full-blown outdoor kitchens, and in-ground, hardscaped pools and other water features. The exact ROI on any outdoor improvement is dependent on many factors, including where you live. Southwest Florida residents benefit from cost vs. value reports that are similar to national averages.

4. An Outdoor Space May Save You Money

Less invasive than an interior home remodel
Depending on the scope of your project, an outdoor remodel can have minimal impact on your day-to-day life since the majority of the work will take place outside of your home and in a space, you most likely do not need to utilize immediately.

5. May Help You Save Money

You’ll have more reason to stay home when you have an outdoor living space you love and can enjoy to the fullest. With fewer trips to expensive restaurants and bars and more entertainment options right in your own backyard, you may end up saving money throughout the year.