Outdoor Living Plays Larger Role in Selling New Homes

摘要

Next to energy efficiency, perhaps no other market trend is changing the landscape of new-home design than outdoor living. Long a key part of the residential design vernacular, outdoor living has gotten renewed focus in recent years as homeowners look to maximize living and entertainment space without dramatically impacting overall costs. The home-building community has taken notice. Many builders now offer a full line of outdoor living options, from traditional features like decks, landscaping, and fully sodded lawns to contemporary options like outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and kitchens.