Are you itchin’ to get full-into that outdoor relaxation mode, family recreation, or shorts and sandals entertaining? If so, you might be thinking of changes you would like to make to your outdoor space.
Reevaluating your furniture choices is a great place to start. Is it boring? What does it say about your personality? With today’s variety of performance fabrics, there is no reason not to have fun colorful cushions. Take full advantage of the wide variety of options: bistro sets, chic chaise lounges, hammocks, wooden beach chairs, outdoor sofas, and gliders.
The most important consideration is how you want your patio, porch, or deck to function. What’s the range of the number of people you foresee using the space and the amount of yard space you have to work with. If you have a pool, how will you divide the space among the swimmers and splashers, the sun bathers, the yard-game competitors and the loungers.
If you have a smaller backyard, you can allocate space for about two to three people to sit there together. Sleek, colorful folding chairs or stackable ones that can be moved or stashed away easily are great choices for a small space. If you want a relaxing place to read or enjoy the outdoor breeze, a hanging chair can be a swinger.
There’s S’more. Don’t forget a firepit for those tasty chocolate/marshmallow treats. Consider a TV for movie nights. How about custom cornhole boards? Maybe you’re the ones to revive badminton in your neighborhood—or introduce it. A whiffle ball area could be fun for old and young alike.
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It’s not just a space: It’s an outdoor lifestyle.
