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Adding comfortable furniture to outdoor spaces can make them feel more relaxing and inviting.
Take it OUTSIDE Expand living spaces with clever ideas
Homeowners looking to add more space to their homes do not necessarily need to make major renovations. They simply have to see the possibilities in outdoor living spaces.
Outdoor living spaces are coveted niches in a home. The American Home Furnishings Alli- ance states that more than 70 percent of American households have outdoor living spaces, and nearly 70 percent of people use these spaces at least once per week in-season. Furthermore, homeowners are increasingly interested in enhancing these spaces to make them more usable and comfortable.
A recent survey from the online home-design and remodeling resource Houzz found that more than 4,500 users were planning a landscape up- date. In addition, 56 percent of homeowners surveyed were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining.
While the creation of outdoor living spaces can cost thousands of dollars, depending on the ren- ovation, homeowners have more budget-friendly options at their disposal as well. The following are some ways to create inviting spaces, no matter how much square footage is present.
REVAMP A GARAGE OR SHED
Rather than turning a storage area into a catch-all for items time forgot, clean out the space and put it to better use. For instance, kids may appreciate their own clubhouse away from
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