5 Major benefits of patios

Building a patio in your backyard is often on many peoples 'To do' list. However, more often than not, it's one of those things we dream of doing but never quite get around to it. In this article we look at the 5 main benefits of adding a patio to your home. Furthermore, we discover how you and your family will reap the perks. This could finally give you that nudge towards getting that patio you’ve always dreamed of.

• Increase the value of your home

One of the obvious and main benefits to building a patio is that they can help to increase the value of your home by adding another living area. A good, functional and well-kept backyard is an attractive prospect to any home buyer. These days, very few things can add hard value to your home greater than an outdoor living area, such as a patio or deck. This additional curb appeal often helps houses sell faster than usual. Additionally, sellers have noted its popularity rise as a sought after feature to new buyers.

• Enjoy any kind of weather outdoors

A patio can provide a tranquil outdoor space, free for you to use at your disposal. Forget the days when you had to pack the car and drive to a park, only to get rained out. A good patio provides this space for you to use at a moment’s notice. Relax in your own garden instead, and enjoy the easy nature of your outdoor space.

• Enable friends and family gatherings

A massive benefit to owning a patio is that it provides a perfect space to entertain large groups of people in the privacy of your own home. Whether friends or family, a patio provides a relaxed comfortable space to spend time with those you love. Having an appealing, open-air space for everyone to relax in, enables you to have people over without the hassle of shoes, food and mess being dragged through your home.

• Less lawn maintenance

If you are not the most avid of gardeners, this plus really is a good one – an outdoor patio means less lawn space you have to spend money on. Also, less time being consumed on the cutting and maintenance of it each week. Of course, a lovely large lawn looks great to some, but is it really the best way to utilise your space? Which leads nicely on to...

• Increase your living space

One of the biggest blessings to adding a patio to your home is that it actually extends your living space. A good patio isn't just a feature of your backyard, it adds an additional room to your home. These days the design and function of a patio can be designed to maximise your living potential, which can include the addition of sofas, games areas, BBQ’s with kitchens and so much more. Whatever you use your patio for, be sure to exhaust the possibilities of its potential and cater it to your family’s needs. The opportunities are endless!
 
So whichever point benefits you the most, or maybe it’s a combination of a few of them, take that next step and start planning your future patio today! Contact the Gold Coast patio experts at In Style Patios and Decks today on 0436 007 776 to arrange for one of our design consultants to work with you to create a standout living area at your place.

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