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Ways to Make Your Backyard More Comfortable

Apr 9, 2017 | Outdoor Living

A backyard is an excellent addition to any home. It provides you with your own private outdoor space where you can enjoy the weather and have more room to roam. It’s also a great place to host social events. If you like hosting backyard parties, you likely often find yourself concerned with how to make your guests as comfortable as possible. Here are some easy additions you can make to your backyard that will help your guests feel more comfortable.

Covered Patio
If you have a deck or patio space, adding a cover to it is a great way to give your guests a comfortable place to relax while still being outside. If you live in an area where the weather changes frequently, then installing a patio allows you to again spend time outdoors without fully exposing yourself to the elements. It also gives the illusion of a bigger house, and can even serve as a second living room of sorts.

Lounge Chairs
Add seating areas for people to socialize together. Putting the lawn chairs around one another sets the atmosphere. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on such furniture sold at many affordable discount retailers.

Heat Lamps
Even in the warmest of climates, you’ll still occasionally experience a cool breeze at night. You shouldn’t let this stop you from hosting a backyard gathering. However – all you need are some heat lamps to warm things up. When placed strategically around the backyard, they can create natural gathering spots and encourage people to socialize. They’ll also allow you to stay out and enjoy the fresh air far later than you usually would, extending your party on into the night.

Stylish Fence
The last thing you want when spending time in your backyard is for your neighbors to peek in on your celebration. Installing an elegant and attractive fence can give you the privacy you need to enjoy spending time in your backyard. Many people like picket fences, but you can also go for a cast iron or other metal fence. Add some trees and other foliage around the perimeter of the yard, and you’ll create a natural barrier that still looks chic and inviting.

Umbrellas
If your backyard tends to bake in the sun, then adding umbrellas near your furniture can give your guests a much-needed reprieve from the warm temperatures. Umbrellas look very stylish and can give your backyard the feeling of being at a spa or resort. They are also very functional, creating shade and preventing dreaded sunburns. Add some comfy lounge chairs and pillows, as previously mentioned, and you have the perfect place to relax the weekend away.

Hanging Lights
If you want to spend time in your yard after dark, you’ll need to install some lighting to brighten up the area. While there are many different ways you could install lighting in your yard, hanging lights are very charming and romantic. There are a variety of different styles you could use as well, whether they be twinkling fairy lights, giant lanterns, or classic bulbs. String them from trees to give your backyard that woodland fairytale effect.

With a few small additions, you can quickly transform your backyard from just an extra patch of land to the neighborhood’s biggest social hotspot. You don’t need to spend tons of money to make your yard more comfortable -these options can be purchased reasonably affordably with some planning.

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