FROM FENCING TO DRIVEWAYS: 10 LANDSCAPING IDEAS TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME
Your home has the potential to be the most important investment you’ve ever made, especially if you’ve taken steps to modernise and update it over the years. It’s important to make sure that you’ve created a home to be proud of, even subtle changes can add a significant amount of value to your home and make it much easier to attract potential buyers at the time of selling.
Even if you have no desire to relocate, the chances are you’ll want to make improvements and alterations to increase functionality and the aesthetics. Beautiful interior and exterior design truly can make a huge difference to any living environment, whereas a dull, outdated property isn’t likely to impress.
Making sure you’ve created a space that leaves your friends, family and guests feeling comfortable and accommodated is essential to a harmonious home. It’s always worth considering ideas that will add value to your home. Freshly painted walls, neat fences, quality paving and a stunning garden will make your property a particularly attractive one to potential buyers. This is a must if you’re hoping to sell up and make a profit on your property.
Here are 10 great landscaping ideas to help you create a stylish yet functional living space, all while adding value to your home:
Fencing
The popularity of fencing comes from the fact that it’s extremely practical and has a few great benefits to family life. Fencing is a particularly useful feature for people with children and pets, as it provides an added level of security to both your front and back garden, acting as a physical barrier to traffic and keeping unwanted guests out. There are also many different styles to choose from, whether that’s timber, picket or close-board fencing, making it a highly versatile choice for all kinds of properties.
Patios
When the sun is shining, there’s no better place to be than in your own back garden with company, a barbeque, music and a cool drink. Patio areas can be used for several purposes, from a sunny breakfast terrace to a sheltered reading nook, making them a popular choice for homeowners. Bring your vision to life with a stunning patio ideal for a dining table and/or general seating area. A well-designed patio area truly can transform a garden, you can opt for clay brick or patio pavers. Having dedicated furniture areas and a manicured garden with zones can really impress potential buyers or guests.
Water features
There are many options available if you dream of a water feature in your garden. You can also choose between a variety of styles to stay in keeping with your current theme, whether your garden is an ultra-modern haven, mediterranean terrace or has an English cottage garden feel. Water features can make a garden look instantly more tranquil and appealing and are guaranteed to impress your future buyers.
A pond
To really make your home stand out on the housing market, consider installing a beautiful pond. A well-maintained pond really can transform a garden, they can bring a touch of serenity and Zen to houses situated in even the busiest of cities, they encourage more wildlife to your property, and help keep your garden looking great by collecting run-off rainwater. You can also add a bridge to give yourself the perfect viewpoint of your stunning water feature. These benefits make ponds desirable to both homeowners and potential buyers and are a fantastic way to add value to your property.
Hedges
Traditional yet very stylish, hedges and topiaries look excellent in any garden. Even if you don’t always have the time to plant flowers or keep your lawn freshly trimmed, putting a couple of hedges in your front or back garden can make it look effortlessly elegant and low maintenance greenery. Hedges are also a great alternative to fencing, giving heightened levels of privacy and the creation of zones in your garden. If you really want your hedges to stand out, consider topiaries in creative shapes.
Flower beds
Add a pop of colour to your front or back garden with flower beds, their visual impact can enliven your mood. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just looking for ways to create boundaries in your outdoor space, flower beds are a simple yet effective landscaping idea for properties of all sizes. Raised flower beds can make your garden look neat and symmetrical, in addition to creating natural walkways through your outdoor space. As a result, your garden will appear much easier to maintain, which is an attractive prospect to both you and potential buyers.
Pathways
To make it safer and easier to walk around your garden, why not consider adding some charming pathways to your outdoor space? If you want to protect your lawn from foot traffic or love the idea of a sweet little path leading up to your front door, there are a number of reasons why you might consider adding a walkway to your property. There are also many styles available, making pathways a great landscaping option no matter what type of garden you have. If you desire a peaceful zen garden, consider sophisticated slate or natural pebbles. For a traditional English rose garden, opt for neat block paving or soft bark. Line your pathways with pretty flowers to make them stand out even more. Railings can also be added to assist with mobility.
Stairs and raised platforms
Similar to pathways, incorporating stairs and raised platforms into your garden design is a great way to create zones and functional areas. When you have raised platforms built into your garden, you’ll open a whole range of opportunities for you and your family to enjoy. This could create eating areas, a staged area for entertaining guests or a sun terrace with benches and deckchairs.
A garden shed
There are many benefits to investing in a garden shed, increased property value, as a storage solution or as an indoor seating area, giving you a space to enjoy the great outdoors while protecting yourself from the elements. Potential buyers are likely to find additional outdoor storage extremely useful, especially if you keep your shed in good condition.
An asphalt driveway
There are numerous benefits to having a driveway installed on your property, so it’s something you may want to consider if you drive a car or often entertain guests who do. As the number of people on the road increases, the number of suitable parking spaces decreases. Not being able to park can be hugely frustrating at the best of times, but it’s particularly stressful when, after a long day of work, you’re unable to park outside your home.
Fortunately, with your own dedicated driveway, you can say goodbye to the days of driving around and around your block hoping to find a space. This is a luxury many people are willing to pay for, so having a driveway installed on your property could see the value of your home increase significantly. Asphalt is arguably the best choice of material, taking into account its durability and overall look.
For stylish driveways, patios and block paving, look no further than the experts at D. McCarthy Brothers, based in Lichfield, we’re proud to help our valued clients bring their landscaping dreams to life with first-rate driveways and patios that not only look stylish, but which are built to stand the test of time. As dedicated driveway pavers, we understand just how important it is to protect your asphalt paving at all times, which is why we also perform driveway repairs to keep your current driveway in tip-top condition.
Whether you’re a domestic or commercial customer, or if you’re interested in paving work on behalf of a school or college, D.McCarthy Brothers LTD are Lichfield’s top choice of pavers. We go above and beyond for every customer, making sure we deliver great results every time. For more information about our range of services, get in touch with our team of experts today.