The ground is thawing, birds are chirping again, and you may have just started dreaming about spending more time outside your Boston homes. During the spring and summer seasons, outdoor spaces are highly-coveted along the Boston real estate front. In fact, if you’re planning to sell your Boston home in the near future, it may be an outdoor space that ultimately causes a homebuyer to fall in love with the property.
The American Society of Landscape Architects has recently released a list of predictions for residential outdoor features that you may very well find this year as your begin your search for homes in Boston. Some of the top-rating or in-demand features found on the list were outdoor light fixtures, seating or dining areas, fire pits and fireplaces, grills, ledges, benches and boulders. Not to mention, sports spaces like tennis and bocce ball courts!
As we head into spring, here are a few of the top trends the American Society of Landscape Architects predicted for 2014 and a few of the popular projects trending among savvy homeowners:
Popular Outdoor Design Elements
1. Gardens and landscaped spaces
- Outdoor living spaces, such as outdoor kitchens
- Outdoor recreation and entertainment, such as pools and spas
- Sustainable design, such as eco-friendly materials
Popular Outdoor Living Features
1. Outdoor light fixtures
- Seating and dining areas, including installed seating
- Fire pits and fireplaces, for entertaning
- Outdoor grills
Top Outdoor Entertainment Features
1. Water elements as decoration, such as waterfalls and splash pools
- Spas, including jacuzzis, whirlpools and saunas
- Swimming pools
- Sports spaces, such as tennis courts
Are you planning to update your Boston home with a few of these popular outdoor elements this spring? Looking to buy a new home with one of these trending features this year? As your Boston real estate agent, I’m here to help with all of your real estate needs, from home search to home sale. Give me a call to discuss your homeowner goals, including what to expect in area homes or how to price your newly-updated home to sell.
Ken Snyder
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro
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