Take It Outside! With so many potential buyers looking for outdoor amenities on the properties they are considering, think about how you can “take it outside” with your next renovation.
by Michele Van Der Veen
W ith the popularity of out - door living spaces on the rise, it’s no wonder more buy - ers are looking for homes that provide outdoor amenities. Patios that extend the indoor living spaces to the outside, outdoor cooking and food preparation areas, spaces designated just for dining, lounging and seating areas for socializing, entertainment areas, and even secluded areas to get away to read a book outdoors are all popular with buyers these days. As such, you should consider them when designing your next renovation. As with any living space, remember that
lighting, heating, and cooling are all things to think about as you design your outdoor living areas.
be perfect for entertaining and cooking outside. If your renovation is on the larger side and allows for an outdoor kitchen, keep in mind you’ll need some sort of roof or covering to protect appliances. OUTDOOR DINING If your outdoor space is adjacent to your indoor kitchen, you may want to turn the space into an outdoor dining area so you can enjoy dining any time without needing to carry tableware and food too far. An outdoor spot for dining
OUTDOOR COOKING Most outdoor kitchen spaces feature spacious grills, sinks, cabinets, small refrigerators, and stovetops. Some even include dishwashers. Everyone loves the idea of having a place to prepare food outside—it gives the sense of having two kitchens! Outdoor kitchens aren’t just for mansions either. Simply staging a home with small square footage with a barbecue grill conveys to the buyers that the home would
will show potential buyers the home’s ability to seat larger parties. Although most homes
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