If you’re thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, you want to know, is this adding value to my home?
Maybe you’ve watched a few home makeover shows or scrolled Instagram and seen jaw-dropping backyards with massive fire pits, bubbling waterfalls, and lush gardens that look like something out of a resort. It all seems exciting—until you realize just how much time, money, and effort go into keeping up those features.
As a homeowner on the Kitsap Peninsula, you don’t just want a pretty yard—you want a smart investment. You want an outdoor space that makes your home more enjoyable now and more valuable when it’s time to sell.
We get it. At Brookside Landscape and Design, we’ve spent years helping homeowners like you create stunning, long-lasting, and serviceable outdoor spaces. And we’ve seen what works—and what doesn’t. We are constantly trying to maintain industry standards and educate our customers on the hows and whys.
That’s why we put together this list of the five best outdoor features that actually increase home value—and a few that sound good in theory but could cost you more in the long run. So let’s dive in!
