With more and more people staying home this summer because of Covid-19, now is a great time to update your outdoor entertaining area to create a relaxing staycation spot in the comfort of your own home. You don’t need to spend a fortune on decor, or days on landscaping projects with these outdoor home improvement tips, to create an inviting space that will be the perfect location for a summer barbecue or gathering.
Let there be light
Take your outdoor entertainment area from day to night, by adding creative lighting touches. Lighting doesn’t need to be installed permanently, there are plenty of updates that can make that you can add for the spring and summer, that can be taken indoors in the colder months.
String lights
Transport yourself and your guest to an outdoor European cafe by adding string lights to any area of your outdoor space. These easy to install lights add a touch of romantic lighting without a major investment of time or money.
Solar garden lights
You can add some whimsy and light to your outdoor entertaining area by placing solar lights around your garden, These lights can be placed directly in the ground, along a path, or to accent greenery or plants in your backyard. One of their convenient features is that you can move them around to see where they work best for you.
Fire pit
There’s nothing more cozy than spending an evening chatting by a fire. Fire pits come in many different styles and there is an option for every budget. if you are looking to remodel your backyard, you might consider adding a fire pit that has a permanent spot, sunken into the ground, or built into a side wall or recessed table. There are also portable fire pits that can be moved around your yard, and taken indoor when not in use.
Get comfortable
Forget about standard patio chairs, this summer, take you outdoor entertainment area up a notch by getting creative with your outdoor seating.
Hammock
Slip into relaxation mode by adding a hammock to your seating. Depending on your outdoor space, you can go for a hammock with a stand, meaning you don’t need to hang it, or find pillars or trees in your outdoor space that you can attach it to. The benefit of a freestanding hammock is that you can move this furniture around your yard, and put it in storage in cooler months.
Couches, loungers, and pillows
You want you (and your guests) to be comfortable, so why not incorporate some of the comforts that you have inside your home, into outdoors. Outdoor patio furniture can include weather resistant couches and lounge chairs, with added pillows to increase their comfort level.
Decorative details
You can get creative about transforming your outdoor space by adding decorative details.
Tiles
On-trend patterned tiles can be added to outdoor areas on tables, walkways, and around outdoor seating areas, to add a Mediterranean flair to your space.
Color
Pick a color palette for accents that convey a sense of summer, such as with turquoise, yellow, or salmon, and use these colors for pillows, cushion covers, tiles, umbrellas, or other accents. By updating your outdoor space for entertaining and relaxation with these summer projects with high ROI, you’ll see that you don’t have to travel far this summer to go into vacation mode from the comfort of your own backyard.
