Should You Add a Deck to Your Home?
You need more space, and you’re considering all of your options. Is a deck a good way to fulfill your needs?
Decks offer a lot of advantages. Here are just a few of them…
Increase Your Property Value
A deck is an excellent investment because it increases living space without an indoor addition’s high price tag. On average, you can expect a return on investment of 75% when you add a deck to your home.
Party On!
A deck is a fantastic place to entertain. Your home may not be large enough to host an event, but with a deck, you’ll have the extra space. And just think, you won’t have to worry about spills or other costly cleanups.
Add a portable bar and an outdoor grill to your deck for maximum party potential.
Low Maintenance
A deck requires very little maintenance. Wood decks need to be stained annually and sealed every few years. Composite decks require no maintenance at all.
More Living Space
Think of your deck as an extension of your indoor living space. Use it for reading, relaxing, eating, playing, and more. Some people choose to add outdoor exercise equipment or hot tubs to their decks for even more creative ways to use it.
Storage Space
We all need more room to store things. Add an underdeck watershed system, and you’ll have dry storage space below the deck. Use it for outdoor chairs, pool toys, lawnmowers, and other outdoor items that need a dry home.
Aesthetics
Decks are fully customizable. You may choose to have a simple rectangular deck for your outdoor chairs, or you may want a multi-tiered deck with a table and benches and a built-in grilling station. Choose your design, stain color, and accessories to make your deck exactly what you want.
Added Living Space
A deck provides additional living space at a fraction of the cost of an indoor addition.
Less Lawn Care
For those of us who aren’t keen on yard work, a deck replaces some of your grass!
The bottom line is that a deck provides aesthetically pleasing, functional living space with good ROI. When you’re ready to build the deck of your dreams on your property, contact us at Quality Homes of Rochester. We have built many decks throughout Rochester, NY, and the surrounding areas, and we’re looking forward to building yours!
Your bathroom can be more than a space for personal care—it can be a refreshing mini-retreat.
Spa-Like Touches
Introduce design elements like river rock tiles in the shower, a teak bathmat, or a freestanding tub with a window view. Add an outdoors element by choosing a rainwater showerhead and allowing the water to feel like soft rainfall.
Natural Ventilation
Add an operable window or solar-powered skylight to naturally promote airflow and reduce humidity. A ventilation system or fan is essential for reducing moisture. Clean your vent of dust or buildup to ensure moisture is not trapped in your bathroom, which can lead to mildew or mold buildup.
Soothing Scents
Essential oil diffusers or lavender bundles in the shower smell incredible, mirroring nature’s sensory experiences. Try tying eucalyptus in your shower, releasing a minty, relaxing scent once the steam and humidity rise.
Styling with Biophilic Design in Mind
You don’t need a significant renovation to bring the benefits of biophilic interior design into your home. Wise styling choices can go a long way.
Incorporate Natural Forms
Curved lines, imperfect shapes, or patterns inspired by leaves, waves, or tree bark all show nature’s organic beauty. Look for these shapes in furniture, rugs, and light fixtures.
For example, a naturalistic style can be achieved by pairing an L-shaped couch or sectional in natural colors with a dark wooden coffee table and an earth-toned rug beneath.
Declutter and Let Spaces Breathe
Nature has rhythm and flow, and your space should, too. Avoid crowding surfaces and leave space around or between key features to create a sense of calm and openness.
Drawers or closets that blend in with the features of your room can be great places to put away essential items while keeping them close at hand.
Naturalistic Home Additions for Outdoor Access
A sunroom could be the perfect solution if you have a growing family or have always wanted a special place to retreat. This type of addition fits right in with naturalistic design principles, allowing access to sunlight, the breeze, and the outdoors while inside.
A sunroom or screened-in porch is the perfect combination of indoor coziness and the natural world’s beauty. Additionally, it can be a great place to host friends and family as the evening goes on without the annoyance of bugs.
At Quality Homes, our expert team has the knowledge and experience to handle all home additions and configurations. Whether you need an office, another bedroom, garage, screened-in porch, sunroom, or something different entirely, we can help!
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