3 Outdoor Living Space Tips Contractors Can Use to Impress Customers
When you’re a pro, every outdoor living space and deck project is an opportunity to boost your business. If the finished project impresses your customer, their deck becomes a living endorsement of your craftsmanship. People often share their new projects on social media, talk about it with their friends, and more.
Word of mouth is one of the most powerful marketing tools, so by impressing customers, you can set your business up for more projects down the line. Envision Outdoor Living Products is here to help you make this happen. Consider these three outdoor living space tips you can use to impress your customers.
1. Elevate the Space with Planters
Along with designing a beautiful deck and choosing the best composite decking for the project, take the outdoor living space to the next level with planters. Talk to your customers to see what kind of plants they’d like to see in their space. Once the deck is built, you’ll be surprised at how a few large planters can draw attention to key areas while adding some vibrant color.
Large planters are also very versatile when it comes to design. For example, if you’re building a more modern-looking deck, taller and thinner planters can help amplify that aesthetic. Planters also give your customers the flexibility to switch the plants on their deck to keep the “brand new” feeling going.
For an extra wow factor, use extra composite decking to build custom square planters. This approach is gaining popularity with homeowners because of how it seamlessly ties the space together.
2. Leverage the Full Potential of Deck Lighting
To help your customers get the most out of their outdoor living space, be sure to incorporate deck lighting when you can. Outdoor lighting extends the time your customers can enjoy their deck each day. For starters, consider using:
- String lights over a pergola or other shade structure.
- Stair lights to add an extra layer of safety.
- Path lights on any walkways that lead to or from the outdoor living space.
- LED lights on the deck railing posts or under the top rail for added visibility.
No matter what type of lighting you go with, it’s important to keep the length of wiring in mind. The farther the electricity travels, the greater the chance of a voltage drop. In fact, wire spans that are over 200 feet should be looped back to the transformer if AC power is being used. With a standard 12/2 low voltage wire, you can loop it under the deck itself to keep it out of sight.
For a more polished look, be sure to hide the wiring. The wiring on the deck itself can often be hidden in the top rail and is made much easier with a two-piece top rail.
3. Build Out a Sanctuary Corner
Sanctuary spaces on decks are a growing trend for homeowners. Think of it as a chosen spot where your customer can go to relax. Since a lot of time on decks is spent socializing, having a sanctuary space provides a nice change of pace.
So, how can you build a relaxing space that will impress your customers? It all starts by asking questions. Talk to your customers to learn what types of hobbies they enjoy. If they like to read, make sure the deck space has room for a side table, comfy lounger, and extra lights. To make the sanctuary space even more appealing, consider in-laying a different color of composite decking in that area. A shade structure like a pergola is also a great way to make the space feel special.
Impress Your Customers with Envision Outdoor Living Products
Envision Outdoor Living Products is here to help you impress your customers with unforgettable decks. Get inspired for your next project with our idea gallery and request a quote to get your project started today.
