Beautiful Outdoor Spaces in New Construction Homes

New homes aren’t just about what’s inside. Builders are making outdoor living part of the package, with landscaping, patios, porches, and even pools designed to fit modern lifestyles.

When you build a new home, it comes with amazing outdoor spaces. As you move into a stunning house that perfectly matches your aesthetic, built in a community designed to help you thrive, you also get a beautiful yard that requires minimal maintenance and no major projects to make it perfect.

Why it matters: Outdoor living is now an extension of the home. From entertaining to everyday relaxation, a well-designed yard adds value, comfort, and curb appeal.

Landscaping comes standard

Most builders include a landscaping package with low-maintenance greenery. It boosts curb appeal and sets the stage for whatever outdoor lifestyle you want. Neal Signature Homes notes that buyers are outfitting yards like living rooms, with TVs, kitchens, and fireplaces.

Patios and porches built in

Many plans include porches or patios at base pricing.

• Mattamy Homes: covered patios standard, with options for larger sliding glass doors to enhance indoor-outdoor flow.

• Tri Pointe Homes: treats outdoor areas as true extensions of the home, whether lounging on a patio or grilling in an outdoor kitchen.

Install while you build

Upgrades like decks, pools, and outdoor fireplaces can be added during construction. Doing so lets you:

• Roll costs into your mortgage

• Avoid disruptive projects after move-in

• Ensure landscaping integrates with the feature

• Drees Homes: reports rising demand for outdoor fireplaces, even in smaller homes.

• M/I Homes: lanais in Florida, screened porches in Ohio, and patios in Texas are popular upgrades tailored to local climates.

• Camelot Homes: creates private backyard oases in Arizona.

Every home type, every community

Outdoor spaces aren’t limited to single-family homes. Community-wide amenities also help get people outside. Community gardens, green spaces, and undeveloped nature preserves all help homeowners of all types of houses enjoy the full spectrum of the great outdoors.

• Dragas: builds condos, townhomes, and houses, all with porches, patios, or gardens.

• Brookfield Residential: Some townhomes feature lush, manageable gardens.

• DeNova Homes: adds community green spaces and preserves where homes sit among acres of parkland.

Popular outdoor design trends

1. Blending inside and out

• Use large windows and folding or glass doors to extend living and kitchen areas to the outdoors.

• Install a two-sided fireplace serving both an indoor and outdoor area.

2. Versatile living spaces

• Design spaces that work for multiple purposes – dining, lounging, and entertainment.

• Coverage from the sun and weather conditions including shade structures, awnings, and pergolas allow for more frequent usage.

• Outdoor kitchens with grills, pizza ovens, sinks, refrigerators, and welcoming dining tables allow for relaxing meals together.

3. Connected home features

• Watch the game on outdoor television.

• Pipe music through an outdoor system.

• Use smart lighting to create ambiance.

4. Eco-friendly living

• Utilize smart landscaping and irrigation.

• Sustainable materials including bamboo and wood fit nicely in outdoor settings.

5. Personalize the space

• Flexible furniture, throw pillows, fire pits, and mood lighting make the space inviting.

• Extend the color palette from the home outdoors or choose colors that reflect your style.

Bottom line: Buying new means moving into more than a house. With thoughtful landscaping, patios, porches, and community green spaces, builders design outdoor areas that add daily joy and long-term value.

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