Does outdoor living increase home value?

Does adding an outdoor living space increase home value?

Outdoor living spaces can significantly enhance the appeal and value of a home. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards incorporating outdoor living areas into residential properties. Archadeck serves clients, who have the desire for more functional and inviting outdoor spaces – outdoor living rooms, if you will. These can range from open patios and decks to screened-in porches, 3-season rooms, and sunrooms.

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How does outdoor living increase home value?

One of the key factors contributing to the increased value of homes with outdoor living spaces is the expansion of usable living space. Outdoor areas provide homeowners with additional space to relax, entertain guests, and enjoy recreational activities. This extra space can be especially appealing to prospective buyers.

Does a 3-season room outdoor living space add value to a home? — 3-season rooms offer entertaining and relaxation opportunities to homeowners.

Go with the flow, indoors to outdoors and back again.

Archadeck of the Piedmont always aims to create a cohesive and harmonious living environment. Well-designed outdoor living spaces can create a seamless transition between the interior and exterior of the home. This integration of indoor and outdoor spaces can enhance the overall flow and functionality of the home. Features such as sliding glass doors and covered outdoor seating areas can enhance the connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces. This helps make the home feel more spacious and inviting.

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Showcase your unique style in an outdoor living design.

Custom outdoor living spaces can serve as an extension of personal style and taste. Archadeck’s custom design process allows homeowners to co-create outdoor environments that reflect their lifestyle and preferences. Whether it’s a cozy garden retreat, a vibrant patio oasis, or a timeless, traditional outdoor entertaining area, these spaces can add character and charm to a home.

Custom outdoor living spaces offer charm and appeal.

Can a front porch add value to a home?

Another factor that contributes to the value of outdoor living spaces is their potential for increasing the curb appeal of a home. A well-maintained and beautifully landscaped outdoor area can make a strong first impression. From lush gardens and manicured lawns to a custom front porch design with stylish decor.

A custom front porch can increase home value.

Put the FUN in function.

Custom Archadeck outdoor living spaces can be particularly appealing to buyers who prioritize outdoor recreation and entertainment. Outdoor spaces with swimming pools, hot tubs, outdoor fireplaces, and built-in grills can add value to a home by providing additional opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment.

Functional outdoor living spaces can increase home value. — Functional outdoor spaces can be appealing to potential buyers.

What is the ROI on an outdoor living space?

The return on investment of outdoor living spaces varies by geographic region and the type of space.

These are the estimated returns on your outdoor living investment:

Decks – 67 – 72% ROI
Screened-in porches – 75 – 84% ROI
3-season rooms – 50% ROI
Sunrooms – 49% ROI

Search for outdoor living spaces and choose Archadeck.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad have been outdoor living space builders since 1991. Whether you are planning a simple deck or patio or an elaborate sunroom, we are eager to earn your business. Dial (336) 664 – 1332 or email us at piedmonttriad@archadeck.net for a complimentary porch design consultation.

Also read: Is a 3-season room worth it?

September 19, 2016March 27, 2023

Imagine Relaxing on this Beautiful Backyard Covered Porch

Imagine opening your back door and stepping into a lovely covered porch that is an extension of your interior living space; an area that flows seamlessly from inside to outside; a space that adds to the enjoyment and pleasure of your home. These Greensboro homeowners had that vision but needed some assistance with integrating their ideas into an actual outdoor room. The results, you will agree, are amazing.

fabulous-outdoor-open-porch-in-greensboro-nc-by-archadeck — Lovely open porch with TimberTech decking in silver maple

We provided guidance throughout the planning and design process of this covered porch project.

The genesis of this covered porch project started with the homeowners knowing they wanted an outdoor living space, but not quite sure how they could integrate it with their already beautifully landscaped backyard, which was a tad too sunny and warm in the heat of a summer day. After several designs and some time discussing the finer details, the results are beautiful and the space is a cherished addition to the home.

timbertech-decking-on-custom-open-porch-by-arch-adeck-in-greensboro-nc — Hip roof on an open porch in Greensboro, NC

A unique roof and specialty trim distinguish this covered porch in Greensboro.

A hip roof covered porch with finished ply bead ceiling, floating bench, ceiling fan and privacy screen make this outdoor addition special, and the trim truly sets it apart. The homeowners had a specific look they were going for and with the help of our designer they were able to achieve it. The gently arched trim with the custom detail makes this porch unique to this house and blends seamlessly with the existing architecture of the home.

custom-open-arches-with-unique-trim-detail-by-archadeck-of-the-piedmont-triad — Custom trim with arches adds distinction

Give us a call for a free consultation on your next outdoor living project (336) 664 – 1332 or send us an email at piedmontttriad@archadeck.net.

July 24, 2016May 1, 2023

Bringing the Indoors Out – Outdoor Living by Archadeck

The recent trend in outdoor living design, such as porches, features movement toward bringing the comfort of the indoors outside.

This may seem like a new concept as you flip through the pages of the hottest outdoor living magazine or surf through the home improvement channels, but the concept has been around quite sometime. The goal has traditionally been to “bring the outdoors in,” but in recent years homeowners have begun focusing on reversing this and “bringing the indoors out” by carrying the indoor comforts into the natural beauty of our backyards. A custom backyard retreat serves to extend the outdoor season, adds living space to the home and creates a versatile yet casual space for entertaining. This is what Archadeck is known for, and has been since 1991 throughout Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point, and the surrounding areas.

Cozy seating vignette on open porch in High Point, NC built by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

Here at Archadeck, we are seeing clients request these type of outdoor living spaces like never before. It’s no wonder you’re itching to transform your old-school patio or cookie-cutter deck into an impressive and functional space. However the space alone will not result in the creature comforts for creating the ideal “bring the indoors outside type of space.” Start by looking at trends that fit your lifestyle and have the potential of making the space irresistible; an area that becomes a destination rather than just a space.

Optimal outdoor room placement

Good planning and placement of the structure will help turn your addition into a successful project. Where should your structure be placed? A good design is one where the structure complements your backyard.

3-season room Winston Salem — Winston Salem 3-season room provides a great multi-season outdoor room

If you’re lucky and have a fantastic view, you could take advantage of it! Perhaps you want your space to make the most of a shady spot or a sunny southern exposure. Is privacy from neighbors a concern? Are you close to a busy street where noise a problem? If so and if your area is limited, think about the use of landscape materials, partitions or fences to address the problem.

Making the outdoor living connection

Will your addition be connected to your home? If so, are you taking into consideration its proximity to the family room? A path through a family room could be an issue if foot traffic will soil your carpets and disrupt anyone watching TV or conversing. As an alternative, placing the structure adjacent to, or with easy access to, your kitchen will make it easy to move food and dishes back and forth when dining in your new outdoor living space.

Understanding scale between your home and outdoor living space

How will your new outdoor living space be used? If your home is small and you don’t anticipate entertaining a large number of guests at any one time, you probably won’t need a huge addition. Your plan for an outdoor living addition, such as a porch, needs to strike a balance between your home’s size, size of your household and functional requirements of the space you’re trying to satisfy.

Have a seat!

Tops in the comfort category are seating clusters. Thick, comfy cushions and strategically placed outdoor furniture arrangements can spark conversation and help build relationships with family and friends. Designers are big on outdoor furniture that brings people together, stands up to the elements and showcases personal style.

porch-113 — Built-in floating bench seating on grey AZEK deck in Stokesdale NC

Go with the flow

It is important to have a good notion of how visitors will flow onto, within, and back out of your addition in relation to your home and backyard. Think about how family members, guests, and pets will be walking from the entrance of the residence to the backyard, from

Southern screened porch by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad — Fabulous entry to a screen porch In Greensboro NC

the garage to the kitchen area, from the greenhouse or tool shed to the garden and so on.If you are likely to want a space solely for relaxation, you really don’t want all the visitors coming out of the property to merge into this area. Again, getting this right is a hallmark of good design.

If you are planning an outdoor living space and aren’t 100% sure what you want, it’s important to start asking yourself some questions, like how are you going to use the space? What views are important to you? Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad can help guide your thinking and prepare you for your dream outdoor project. And, as always, feel free to contact us.

Call: (336) 664 – 1332
Email: piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

Also read: Can I add a screen porch to my existing deck?

November 1, 2013July 24, 2023

Open Porch in High Point NC Featured in House Beautiful

Our recent open porch addition in Old Emerywood will keep admirers going to Carolina in their mind.

This High Point NC open porch transformation is the epitome of Southern charm. This elegant home was recently featured in House Beautiful for the furniture market show in High Point. Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad designed this open porch to maintain the upscale, traditional style of the home and the surrounding landscape.

View from backyard looking into covered porch in High Point NC recently completed in Old Emerywood subd.

This High Point NC Open Porch is Stylish and Functional

The porch features accommodate both a living and a dining space. Adding to the functionality of the expansive porch design, is convenient access to the home’s interior by way of three separate French doors. The porch also offers easy access to the backyard.

The open porch features ample space for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining.

Complementary Materials Meld the New Porch with the Existing Home

We used a custom, medium bronze metal roof to complement the copper window accent and downspouts. Fiberglass columns and wooden rafters offer the elegance of a by-gone era to the brand-new porch. The porch interior features a ply-bead ceiling, painted blue in the tradition of Southern porches. The washed brick, used on the home’s façade, adds an air of nostalgia inside the open porch.

Custom Porch Design Touches, the Hallmark of Experience

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad placed the rafters closer together than traditional open porch designs in order to accommodate the span. The decorative, shaped rafter tails mimic the aesthetic of a pergola. This design detail that might have been lost on other porch builders.

A Protected Space without the Fuss of Full Enclosure

This covered porch offers the benefit of circulating fresh air with the bonus of a roof that provides shelter from the elements. Ceiling fans are a smart addition to any covered porch in the Piedmont Triad area. They provide ample air circulation to keep the temperatures pleasant. On very hot days, just add a glass of sweet tea to remain cool.

Southern Charm by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

A Porch for the Ages, and One with all the Southern Charm of Carolina

These High Point NC homeowners are looking forward to enjoying their new outdoor living space for many years to come. They now have an ideal space to enjoy the outdoors without the worry of inclement weather or the hot summer sun. When you think of the perfect open porch to spend an afternoon, this porch will have you going to Carolina in your mind!

Beautiful covered porch in Old Emerywood in High Point, NC by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad. — Beautiful covered porch in Old Emerywood in High Point NC by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

Search for Porch Builders Near Me and Choose Archadeck

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad can design an outdoor living space that will bring beauty and function into your own backyard, season after season, year after year. Please contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to learn more about our one-of-a-kind porch and open porch designs.

Call to schedule a design consultation today at (336) 664 – 1332
piedmonttriad@archadeck.net.

Also read: Is winter the best time to build a porch?

March 11, 2011August 8, 2019

March is the time to prepare for outdoor living!

The month of March; when March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb, mad as a March hare, beware the ides of March, March madness and my favorite March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. Almost everyone is ready to celebrate the arrival of Spring on March 20 and we at Archadeck are ready to help you get that great outdoor structure you need to make sure you get the most out the beautiful spring and summer days that lie ahead.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is your choice Winston Salem and Greensboro area deck builder.

Archadeck can help you in a variety ways. We custom design and custom build. We can help you get some shade with one of our pergolas. Stay away from the pesky bugs with a screened porch. Replace that tired old deck with a new one build out of a variety of choices such as composites or tropical hardwoods. Jazz up your deck with custom rails, benches and planters. We also can add a patio with an outdoor kitchen. How about waterproofing the underside of your current deck and making it in to a screened room? There are numerous options and our designers are ready to help you realize your dream for more outdoor living.

Let’s get started soon so we can help you be ready to relax and enjoy the great outside. Contact us and one of our design consultants will be happy to work with you and yours to get your outdoor dream realized. We will look forward to hearing from you soon.

September 14, 2010

September and Fall Outdoor Living.

Supposedly the calendar reads September but with exception of the cooler nights and the yellowing of the poor trees looking for a little rain not much seems to have changed weather wise. Yet we are only 1 week away from the official Autumnal Equinox. This started me musing about the equinoxes both Spring and Fall and that twice yearly 24 hour span of equal amount of night and day. In Autumn the days then become shorter and obviously the nights become longer. There are lots of folks who begin to vocally dread the coming of fall and then worst winter; perhaps they are thinking of being trapped indoors in the colder months. I, however, embrace the beginning of the shorter days for many reasons; the sky is much bluer with wispy clouds and cool breezes. Mother Nature starts her last arboreal fashion show with all the gorgeous yellows, oranges, and reds she will dress her tree children in. Sunsets are stunning in the fall, the best of the year, and the night stars seem to twinkle and sparkle with glee.

There is still plenty of time for outdoor living this year. We humans have become oh so inventive and creative with all things to keep us warm and cozy outside on chilly nights. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and decorative propane table top heaters all add warmth to the surroundings. Lots of options exist for specialized outdoor lighting. The list goes on and for all the ways you can continue to experience the glorious days remain this year.

The also good news is if you have a deck, screened porch, covered porch, pergola with a polycarbonate roof or sunroom you can make it cool weather ready with the addition of some type of heater and enjoy in the fall. Plus there is an added bonus in it is much easier to sweep those leaves rather that rake then. More time to enjoy outdoor living. See you on the deck looking at that amazing sunset.

August 3, 2010

August and Outdoor Living

Well, we have made it to the last month of summer, August. August has always seemed a paradoxical month to me. It is still officially summer but many of us with children in school are cramming in that last bit of vacation before the back to school rush begins. The weather starts to show a little hint of change, one day blazing hot and then a refreshingly cool day. It is a month that makes one start thinking of Fall. There is an old saying that if you count the foggy mornings in August they equal the number of snows in the coming winter. Whether that is true or not it, I got to thinking about the changing of the seasons and knowing that is always one part of life you can count on in these unstable times.

Here at our Archadeck office we offer a product to our customers that takes them from season to season, allowing them the comfort and enjoyment of outdoor living year round. Eze-Breeze offers a unique, custom-designed window system that creates more livability on your screened porch, deck or gazebo. A window system which is versatile, attractive, rugged and simple to use. Open, they let the breeze in while keeping out the bugs and debris. Closed, they offer protection from summer sun and changing weather. Other features and benefits include:

Maintenance free aluminum framework
Lifetime limited warranty
Panels lift out for easy cleaning
Tint options to give shade and privacy
4-Track windows with screens that open 75% to allow great airflow
Affordable alternative to a costly glass windows

So this August think about extending your outdoor enjoyment and livability into the changing season and give us a call and ask us about Eze-Breeze windows. We will be happy to tell you more.

July 8, 2010

Hot Weather Outdoor Living

The hot temperatures outside don’t have to be an issue and keep you indoors. We are so acclimated to having the AC blasting during these “hot spells”; we forget that lots of us grew up during a time when central air conditioning was not readily available. Most families sought outdoor living to escape the long hot summers; sitting, rocking on the front porch, watching the fireflies come out and visiting with the neighbors. In our “gotta have it now” world so many of our summer memories are just that, memories. I wonder what the young generation of today will reminisce about when they think of their summers. Sitting in front of the TV or computer, playing a video game?

I still enjoy sitting outside in the evenings under our shade pergola with the fan stirring up a little air, reading, sipping a cold drink and chatting with my spouse. You are really fortunate if you have a screened porch with a ceiling fan to escape the insects and the sun. I think retreating to the outdoors and sitting on you front, side or screened porch is great idea. Bring out a couple of portable fans, give the kids a popsicle and turn on the sprinkler. The kids won’t complain and you’ll enjoy watching them play in the water. You just might want to run through the sprinkler a time or two yourself. In other words, if you have outdoor living space use it, enjoy it and stop having “reverse cabin fever”. Reclaim your youth and summer. When you walk back in the house you might even feel chilly because of the air conditioning setting, and go a little green by setting up the temperature a degree or more.

Don’t waste time complaining about how hot it is. Try to find some ways to recapture those summer memories. Besides before you know it winter will come and you’ll be wishing for hot weather again.

April 21, 2010September 28, 2023

Designing a Screened Porch with a Professional Porch Builder

Archadeck has been a trusted Greensboro porch builder for over three decades, and we are ready to help you design and build your ideal porch.

If you have always wanted a screened porch and are ready to build one, you might wonder how to begin. When designing a screened porch, there are a few things to consider in order to achieve a beautiful porch design. As your Greensboro porch builder, Archadeck will help you arrive at your best and final porch design.

Among these considerations is:

Size and orientation – Your intended usage is one key to determining the proper porch size. This can also dictate where you choose to build your porch. From where inside your home will your porch be best accessed? One room, multiple rooms, second story, or first floor?
Architectural compatibility with your existing home – Your home’s existing style will often help you decide on the materials used to build your porch. Will you paint it to match your home or the trim on your home? Will you use materials that complement, rather than match? What porch roof style will best accommodate your existing roof?
Amenities and upgrades – Would you like a low-maintenance porch with composite deck flooring and aluminum or vinyl railings? Would you like a porch fireplace and full electrical installation for lighting and fans?
Your budget – Budget will be a major determining factor in your final porch design. It can dictate size, materials, and amenities.

Greensboro porch builders — Rustic screen porch design by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

A well designed and well-built screened porch should add value, function, character, and enjoyment to your home. It should invite your outdoors in comfort and style.

If you are searching for porch builders in Greensboro NC, Archadeck is ready to earn your business.

Since 1991, Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad has been building custom screened porches. We are happy to guide you through the design and build process. Archadeck is North America’s leading builder of outdoor living spaces and offers the best warranties in the business. Call us today at 336-664-1332 for your complimentary design consultation.