In today's blog, we're going to cover some fun and unique ways in which you can take your plain backyard space and turn it into the ultimate outdoor living space. This fall and winter, don't think that you have to move the party indoors! You can keep entertaining and having BBQ's and other fun in your backyard as long as you prepare for it ahead of time. Here are some things to help inspire you! 

Add Warmth

First thing’s first. It’s going to be cold this fall and winter and in order to entertain outdoors, you’re going to need to help take the edge off the cold of the evening. You have a couple of great options. The first, is that we are proud to offer an excellent selection of outdoor heating solutions for your home or restaurant from both Infratech and Heatsail. Now, these are cutting edge infrared heating technology that provide energy efficient warmth without compromising on style. A great way to keep your guests warm without having to resort to cumbersome and noisy propane heaters. We have in-house electricians available to wire and install your heaters as well.

The other option for warmth is more budget friendly, but less effective overall is to build a homemade fire pit. If your pit is large enough and is located in a central location to your entertainment area, then it will do a decent job of keeping your backyard warm enough for guests.

Cozy Furniture 

Cozy furniture is a must for proper outdoor entertainment. We recommend at least one outdoor couch and a loveseat and at least six individual chairs or loungers that can be placed around the patio area for conversations and dining. The perfect compliment to your cozy furniture is going to be some outdoor window covering and shade solutions from Blind Appeal. We have some great options for you in our solar shade collection. They help you enjoy the best that your outdoor space has to offer without the discomfort of the sun’s glare and heat (in the summer, of course). A nice enclosed or semi-enclosed patio with our solar shade or awning setup will help make your home the ultimate entertainment destination. 

Set Up Fall Appropriate Lighting 

Lighting really goes a long way to perfecting the ambiance and mood. Since it gets dark so early in the fall and the winter, you will need a light source that is going to be strong enough to help brighten your backyard, but not glaring or bothersome to your neighbors. We recommend strings of LED lights and maybe some outdoor lamps as well around the corners. 

Conclusion

We hope that this article about outdoor living spaces was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started.