{"id":828,"date":"2018-04-12T11:49:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T11:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com\/blog\/?p=828"},"modified":"2018-07-29T00:03:35","modified_gmt":"2018-07-29T04:03:35","slug":"how-to-help-customers-envision-their-ideal-outdoor-living-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/12\/how-to-help-customers-envision-their-ideal-outdoor-living-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Customers Envision Their Ideal Outdoor Living Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">As warmer weather rounds the corner, homeowners are looking forward to spending more time outdoors.<\/span> <\/strong>But sometimes they have difficulty grasping the full potential of their backyards. Their outdoor space can be so much more than what they might realize. With the right features and amenities, an outdoor area can become an extension of your customers\u2019 living space\u2014a favorite \u201croom\u201d for enjoying family time, reading a good book, or entertaining friends.<\/p>\n<p>As a trusted advisor, you can help them imagine the possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some questions to consider asking homeowners to discover what they need from their outdoor space.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">In what seasons would you like to use your outdoor space?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">What times of day will you typically use your outdoor space? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Do you want your outdoor space to let in or shield out direct sunlight? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">What types of activities will you do in your outdoor space?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">How many people will your outdoor space need to accommodate? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Do you have (or foresee having) pets that you want to keep on your property? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Would you like to increase your level of privacy?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Getting customers to answer these questions will help them realize what they want and need.<\/span><\/strong> And it will give you a better idea of what features (such as a screened porch, pergola, deck, arbor, fencing, outdoor kitchen, etc.) will help them live their vision.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-830\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Envision-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"908\" height=\"496\" data-size=\"847x462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Envision-01.jpg 847w, https:\/\/www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Envision-01-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homesteadoutdoorproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Envision-01-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As warmer weather rounds the corner, homeowners are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. 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