Terri Ramsey Beavers In case you always wanted to live in a house with history and character, and your dream just came true, there will be loads of things to do before you can make your new house your home. You will have to probably adjust the layout, modernize the look, and brighten up your space. Apart from the indoors, you should also find a way to make the most out of your garden, so you can enjoy house parties and the good weather.
Add a Pool
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To create the same atmosphere in your garden as in your home, you might want to add a pool that allows you to enjoy the summer, and keep your kids entertained. There are some amazing grotto pools that will fit with the colonial or traditional style building, and still give you the water feature your current garden might be missing at the moment.
Open Up the Space
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One of the things about older homes is that there are so many old trees and bushes, hedges, and shrubs around that you cannot really make the most out of your space. That is why you might need a landscape gardener to plan your outdoor space for maximum light and utility. You should talk to a tree removal company to make the most out of your greenery without damaging protected plants or disadvantaging the wildlife around.
Patio
To extend your home into the garden during the warm months, you can also add a patio that will allow you to control the shade. There are plenty of great canopy designs available that give you the full flexibility of how much light you are letting in. Choose from different decking solutions to suit your home style, or get some paving stones and patio tiles installed that will last for decades.
Driveway
If you just bought an older home, chances are that your front garden is lacking space for cars. That problem can easily be solved; you just need to find a hard landscaping company that will create the driveway you need, so you no longer need to park on the road. You might even get an automatic gate installed, so you can keep your home more secure.
Conservatory
If you have already managed to create a peaceful garden, you might feel sad when you cannot enjoy it during the winter months or when it is raining. Adding a conservatory to your home will solve this issue. You will not only add an additional bright room to your house, but can also watch the wildlife without getting cold or wet outside, whenever you feel like you need some time out. A conservatory might even be a good idea if you have plants that need to be protected from frost during the winter.
If you would like to create the garden of your dreams, after finding the perfect character home, there are a few ways you can make your outdoors more connected and suitable for entertaining guests.