Increase Your Home’s Value with These 8 Backyard Upgrades

Adding a custom patio, outdoor blinds, or professional landscaping can help increase your home’s value.

In this guide, I’ll cover 8 backyard upgrades to increase your home’s property value or simply help you get more enjoyment out of your outdoor space.

8 Backyard Upgrades To Increase Home Property Value

1. Add an Outdoor Kitchen
2. Install a Patio
3. Elevate Your Landscaping
4. Add a Deck
5. Add Outdoor Blinds
6. Add Outdoor Lighting
7. Install a Water Feature
8. Add a Firepit

1. Add an Outdoor Kitchen

Barbequing outside is hard to beat, and Perth residents agree.

Outdoor kitchens have rapidly gained popularity, with more homeowners looking to expand their living space to the outdoors. Adding an outdoor kitchen can increase your home’s value and appeal to buyers.

An outdoor kitchen can be as simple as a designated area with a small fridge, grill, and countertop space. For maximum return on investment, consider having a professionally designed outdoor kitchen installed.

2. Install a Patio

Ready to add function, visual appeal, and value to your home? Consider having a patio professional installed.

Adding a patio to your home is a proven way to increase resale value. Patios bring the indoors out to create an extension of your living space. A well-maintained and beautifully decorated patio can greatly enhance curb appeal, an important consideration for attracting buyers and adding value to your home.

Here are ways installing a patio can increase the property value of a Perth home:

• Creates a functional outdoor space for family gatherings, entertaining, or just relaxing with a cup of coffee or a good book
• Enhances curb appeal
• Protects outdoor furniture from the elements
• Adds versatility to your property
• Creates more usable space and can serve as an extension of your living area
• Provides an area to enjoy the outdoors even in less-than-ideal weather conditions, such as light rain or scorching summer afternoons
• Helps your property stand out if you decide to place it on the market

A well-designed, professionally installed patio can provide a high return on investment (ROI) if you choose to tell your property.

For the highest return on your investment, make sure to have a patio professionally designed and constructed in compliance with Australian Building Standards.

Already have a patio or pergola and need some tips on how to decorate it to add value to your home? See my guide here for some inspiration: 10 Tips for Decorating Your Patio.

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3. Elevate Your Landscaping

Landscaping may increase your home value by adding visual interest, improving curb appeal, and creating an inviting atmosphere.

Whether you landscape yourself or invest in professional landscaping, keep these  considerations in mind: 

• Plant shade trees in strategic locations to provide shade for outdoor seating, patios, or decks
• Plant trees far enough away from your house to avoid root damage to your foundation once the tree matures
• Opt for native plants as they will be well-suited to the local climate and beneficial for pollinators and wildlife
• Use landscaping strategically to highlight a walkway, enhance a feature, or outline a deck or patio

4. Add a Deck

Since so many Perth homeowners prioritise spending time outdoors, adding a deck is another great option to consider to add value to your home.

A deck can seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a beautiful and  functional space for dining, relaxing, or entertaining. A designated outdoor entertaining space, such as a deck, offers serious appeal to many potential buyers.

Decks are also lower maintenance compared to a grassy yard that requires regular mowing and watering.

5. Add Outdoor Blinds

Adding quality outdoor blinds is an easy, budget-friendly way to help increase your home’s value. Outdoor blinds offer privacy and can be used to create a defined barrier between outdoor spaces.

Well-made blinds can also block out wind, rain, and UV rays, creating a cosy retreat right in your own backyard. If you already have an outdoor entertaining space and you want to enhance it, consider outdoor blinds.

6. Add Outdoor Lighting

This upgrade may not be as impactful as other ways to increase your home’s value, but it is the best budget-friendly option on this list: adding quality, thoughtfully place outdoor lighting.

Outdoor lighting brings ambiance and warmth to a backyard, creating a relaxing, inviting atmosphere. Well-thought out and strategically placed outdoor lighting can transform the entire atmosphere of your yard and extend the usage you get out of an outdoor space.

7. Install a Water Feature or a Pool

Flowing water is one of the most soothing sounds, and potential buyers will likely agree. Adding a water feature, such as a small pond, waterfall, fountain or even a residential swimming pool can turn your backyard into your own private oasis.

A water feature can also attract wildlife, creating soothing white noise, and bring a sense of peace to a backyard.

8. Add a Firepit

If your goal for your backyard atmosphere includes words like “cosy”, “inviting”, “warm”, and “welcoming”, consider adding a firepit.

A quality, thoughtfully placed firepit can elevate curb appeal and attract more buyers to help your home command a higher selling price. 

Here are some important safety considerations to keep in mind for a backyard firepit:

• Choose a location a minimum of 3 metres away from your house, shed, or any structures and from any trees or nearby branches
• Learn and follow any local fire laws including Western Australia’s backyard burning rules
• Do not burn during high fire risk days
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
• Never leave a fire unattended

Add Function, Beauty, and Value to Your Home with a Custom Patio from Aussie Patio Designs

Whether you’re selling your home and want to get the highest price or are just seeking to increase your home’s value, these 8 backyard upgrades may help.

From quality outdoor blinds to show-stopping landscaping to a professionally built patio, these investments may pay for themselves based on the value they add to your home.

If you’re ready to transform your outdoor space and boost your home’s value, our Perth patio experts are up to the task. We’ve spent almost three decades helping Perth homeowners revamp their backyards into their favourite new spot to relax and entertain. 

From design to installation, our professionals walk you through every step of the process.  We will work closely with you to understand your goals for your outdoor space so we can tailor a solution suited to your plans, home’s architecture, yard layout, and budget.

With our wide range of patio types to choose from, we can help add value to your property and create a custom outdoor space you or prospective buyers will love.

We’d love to chat with you and set up your FREE on-site consultation to evaluate your site and find your ideal patio solution.