Now Winter is over and done with, you’ve probably imagined yourself entertaining at your home. Cookouts, block parties, grad parties, and more are much easier to host if you’ve got the space built for it. You may be feeling less than optimistic about your current setup, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Your outdoor space can become the favorite hangout spot for your friends and family. This blog should help inspire you to make the most of your patio and your outdoor space overall.
Add Space to Your Patio
Many homes in New England just have a concrete slab out their backdoor, which is fine but can be a challenge for entertaining. If this is the case for your home, you may want to consider adding to your patio or starting fresh with new material like pavers or brick. It’s important to make the most of the space that you’ve got, working with a trusted hardscaping contractor or mason can ensure that your custom job is done right. Depending on the space you have available, you can then add to your patio, it’s a canvas ready for grills, furniture, and yard games.
The Comfort of the Indoors
This goes for folks who are big on entertaining and just relaxing alike. Once you’ve got your patio space and surface figured out, it’s time to furnish and decorate. Patio furniture can typically be found affordably, so you can set up a dining area with a table and chairs to go along with any grills that you’ve got. Depending on the area that you live in, some communities allow firepits and outdoor fireplaces that allow you to stay warm as Summer days cool off in the evening. Chats around the fire and table are some of the best moments of the season.
Spruce Up the Space
Now the hard part is done, you’ve done all the heavy lifting with your patio, and now it’s time to decorate. Lighting is essential for an outdoor space once the sun goes down, even if you’ve got some light radiating from a fire. LED lights and string style lighting are most commonly used for outdoor spaces because they’re affordable and create a nice atmosphere. They are disruptively bright but offer enough light. Ensuring that your walkways are safely lit is also a key part of finishing off your patio area. Finally, it’s an outdoor space, after all, so be sure to include some nature. Some vegetation and even a small fountain are great touches to any decor style.
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