When the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself spending more of your time outdoors by the pool, on the patio or barbecuing. Increased use of outdoor space as living space is something fairly recent here in New England but has long existed in California, Florida and other areas of the country with warmer year-round temperatures.
If you are looking to optimize the use of your home's outdoor space, her are a few projects that you might want to consider:
Add Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are an often overlooked way to save money on your cooling costs. Because ceiling fans circulate the air and create a breeze, they may allow you to turn off the AC for a little while at night or to set your AC temperature higher thus saving on energy costs.
Ceiling fans complete with lighting can also add a decorative touch to any room.
Add Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting in driveways, pools and entrances are important security features.
But, outdoor lighting doesn't need to be purely utilitarian. If you’ve invested in your home’s landscaping, or if your home has unique architectural features, why not show them off a little?
Outdoor lighting can completely transform your outdoor space into something magical if done correctly and will give you a chance to appreciate the beauty of your flower beds, garden walls and prized plantings and trees.
Most outdoor landscaping lights today are low voltage and won’t have a significant impact on your electric bill thanks to low energy LED and halogen choices.
For patios and decks, consider recessing lights into patio walls or permanent fixtures around you outdoor recreation space.
Build an Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens have become very popular for outdoor entertaining. If you have an outdoor kitchen and you want to get more out of it, you might want to consider adding a mini-fridge and coolers as well as properly lighting the space.
Whether you are contemplating adding a ceiling fan, adding outdoor lighting or improving your current outdoor space, please give us call at (781) 857-0485. We can help you come up with the perfect design that fits your budget.
If you are looking to optimize the use of your home's outdoor space, her are a few projects that you might want to consider:
Add Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are an often overlooked way to save money on your cooling costs. Because ceiling fans circulate the air and create a breeze, they may allow you to turn off the AC for a little while at night or to set your AC temperature higher thus saving on energy costs.
Ceiling fans complete with lighting can also add a decorative touch to any room.
Add Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting in driveways, pools and entrances are important security features.
But, outdoor lighting doesn't need to be purely utilitarian. If you’ve invested in your home’s landscaping, or if your home has unique architectural features, why not show them off a little?
Outdoor lighting can completely transform your outdoor space into something magical if done correctly and will give you a chance to appreciate the beauty of your flower beds, garden walls and prized plantings and trees.
Most outdoor landscaping lights today are low voltage and won’t have a significant impact on your electric bill thanks to low energy LED and halogen choices.
For patios and decks, consider recessing lights into patio walls or permanent fixtures around you outdoor recreation space.
Build an Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens have become very popular for outdoor entertaining. If you have an outdoor kitchen and you want to get more out of it, you might want to consider adding a mini-fridge and coolers as well as properly lighting the space.
Whether you are contemplating adding a ceiling fan, adding outdoor lighting or improving your current outdoor space, please give us call at (781) 857-0485. We can help you come up with the perfect design that fits your budget.
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