Q: What outdoor projects are best to increase our home's return on investment (ROI)?
A: Any outdoor space that makes your land more usable is the best option. If you have a steep lot, or unstable ground where it would be difficult to entertain, walk around or lounge, making those areas more accessible is a great way to increase ROI. Enhancing how you get around the property, and adding more space to enjoythe outdoors—such as including walkways, steps and patios—are great ways to increase ROI.
A popular project for this purpose is an outdoor kitchen. When designing an outdoor kitchen, some features to include could be built-in appliances, grills, a fireplace and seating areas. The best part about these outdoor spaces is that potential buyers begin to envision themselves cooking and entertaining guests, helping them to fall in love with your property.
Q: How do I begin to plan an outdoor space?
A: Choosing the right company is critical. A bad design or poor plant selections can actually lower the value of your home. A professional design build company will give you a personalized process to help turn your dreams into reality. When developing new outdoor spaces, there are numerous details and decisions that need to be made, but a good relationship with your company will make the process very enjoyable. Step one is to develop a master plan for your property to determine that all wants and needs are met, and that they fall within state and local guidelines. The project can then be broken into phases, if desired, while still ensuring a perfect outcome when the last phase is completed.
Stephens Landscaping’s partnership with Lake Life Reality allows us to work together to access, design and deliver the best return on your investment for landscape projects, specializing with waterfront properties.
“Any outdoor space that makes your land more usable is the best option.”
—Brie Stephens
“A professional design build company will give you a personalized process to help turn your dreams into reality.”
—John Stephens
