As a homeowner, you are constantly looking for ways to make your home look better and work better for you and your family’s needs. Many people dream of being able to sit out on the back patio watching the stars and roasting marshmallows over a fire pit. It makes sense then that one of the ways you can increase your home’s value is by installing some of these features in your current home. Whether you are looking to sell or not, adding value to your home is something we can all agree is a good thing. And once you install the hardscaping components, you can enjoy them for years to come. Below we are looking at some hardscaping ideas to increase your home value.

Patios and Walkways

A good patio invokes memories of backyard barbecues and catching fireflies in the moonlight. And paved or stone walkways to your front door or even as a path around the backyard garden can add elegance and a touch of romance to an otherwise drab space. These are features that enable you to make use of otherwise unusable square footage in your yard. They add texture, depth, and defined space that when combined with landscaping give your home a thoroughly tailored aesthetic.

The popular choice these days is brick pavers, however these are not the only options out there. From concrete to tile to natural stone and any combination thereof, there is no limit to the possibilities with this kind of hardscaping. Mix and match to create a look that is all your own and showcase your personal style while maximizing the benefits of each type of hardscaping on your home value.

Covered Seating

In Florida, it stays pretty warm most of the year. And we are not called the Sunshine State for nothing. For this reason, one way to really amp up your home’s value is by adding an awning or other cover to the patio space to provide some shade and relief from the UV rays. Awnings can be fixed or retractable, motorized or mechanical. And other options include an aluminum patio cover, pergola, or even a gazebo. Choose whichever style fits your yard and home architecture and get ready to enjoy the outdoors more often.

Outdoor Kitchen

A new hardscaping feature that is gaining in popularity is an outdoor kitchen. This opens up the possibilities when it comes to having guests over and enjoying the outdoors together. An outdoor kitchen typically includes a grilling area with a flattop grill, a cooler for beverages, and a sink. This in combination with the right brickwork or concrete blends seamlessly in with the rest of the home’s architecture and can make summers outside on the patio even more fun and entertaining.