What your Outdoor Space Needs this Winter

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Chilly weather is here! Are you hosting this holiday season? Are you still wanting to enjoy your outdoor space? Below you will find everything you need this season to transform your chilly backyard into a cozy hosting space for everyone to enjoy.

Lights

Lighting is always a great way to transform your outdoor space, especially in the winter months when it gets darker earlier. String lights can set an ambiance as pathway lights can help light your walkways to each section of your space. Citro candles are another way to keep an ambiance and light your space as well as keep the bugs out! 

Layers

To help keep your space warm and cozy it’s always a good idea to add layers. Adding a rug or two to your outdoor space can help keep the floors warm and add an extra layer of warmth. Another must-have item you need in your outdoor space to keep warm is an outdoor blanket. People have also added a patio shade to pull down and help block the wind from their space too. 

Heat Source

A fire pit is always a must-have when coming into the fall and winter. When picking out a fireplace consider your space. There are ones you can build into the ground but there are also plenty of others that are portable and can be moved around your outdoor space. Some of the portable fire pits are even safe to use on a deck. When having a fire pit, you’re also going to need wood. A wood rack is a great way to add some decoration to a space. It adds convenience as well when needing to grab more wood to add to your fire.  Another great heat source that can be seen being used at restaurants on their outdoor patios is space heaters. Some of the heaters can heat up to 200 square feet!

Entertainment

Lastly, when making the ultimate cozy hosting space this cold season, you have to have items in your outdoor space to entertain guests. A portable projector is a great way to entertain your guests outdoor with a movie, Hulu, Netflix, or even the big game! Also, having oversized yard games are great to entertain guests.

It is easy to ditch your outdoor space in the winter months, but we hope that the list below has helped you find ways to still utilize it and transform your space into the ultimate cozy hosting space. The Brooks Team is so excited to see what our clients do this Winter with their outdoor spaces.

 

[Heather Braga, 2020] [USTODAY, 2020]

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