OUTSIDE FAVOURITES
Done well, outdoor structures are an asset, making the time you spend outside more comfortable and boosting your home’s resale value. “It’s something that people look for in a home and is a worthwhile investment for lifestyle and added property value. Every home would benefit from having some kind of outdoor structure, be it for shade by the pool or an area the family can use to enjoy an outdoor meal in the summer months,” says Justin Dibble of Fluid Design. “The type, size and style of that structure will largely come down to budget and how many people you need to be able to comfortably fit in the space.”
“If you can, seek advice from a landscape designer,” adds Georgia Harper of Georgia Harper Landscape Design. “They are trained to guide you to the right choices and don’t have a vested interest in what type of structure it is. Style-wise, it needs to fit in the context of
