As the winter months approach, are you thinking about staying indoors or enjoying it outdoors? Some people may choose to stay inside, but the anticipation of cozy, cool evenings with friends and family looking for outdoor warmth is also increasing. Even though it’s warmer at home, setting up a garden or backyard for entertaining and enjoying when the weather gets colder will be well worth the effort.
Many people prefer to ignore winter, even thinking that being outside will be detrimental to their health. In fact, there are many pleasures and excitement that winter has to offer, for example a cozy corner to relax, enjoy a fire pit, or just gather with beloved friends and family. Enjoying winter outdoors offers a number of opportunities to not only stay at home but also transform your outdoors into a winter wonderland.
Fire pits
A fire pit is the easiest way to warm up in the winter. There’s nothing more fun than gathering around a campfire, holding a cup of hot coffee on a cool winter’s evening. Installing a fire pit can turn a cold outdoor space into a warmer and more comfortable one. Choose a traditional wood-burning fire pit or a modern gas version, depending on your individual tastes. Some DIY fire pit designs are also quite popular including traditional stone or brick, metal fire pits, and tabletop applications suitable for small yards
Winter terrace
The terrace is the first area connected to the outdoors. So, you need to bring more comfort to your cozy winter terrace setup. A nice and inviting patio space makes the outdoors even more inviting in the winter months. So, what if you don’t have a veranda or terrace that is large enough to relax on? When deciding where to create a winter corner, remember the one most central rule and that is location. Ideally, you should find the perfect spot in your outdoor area to create a cozy winter space. Combining a patio with a fire pit will start to unite the space in a magical way.
Outdoor furniture
A nice outdoor furniture set with some blankets and pillows could be just what you need to start creating those special winter evenings. You can go big, with a sofa, chairs and table, or create a beautiful outdoor dining area with an outdoor dining table and chairs, just make sure your furniture is winter-hardy. The solution is to choose materials that are resistant to humidity and freezing temperatures, such as metal, teak, or wicker that is resistant to all weather. Add a cozy touch with outdoor blankets and weather-resistant pillows to make your outside feel more cozy.
Outdoor lighting
The right outdoor lighting can make you and your guests feel warmer and more cozy to spend the winter. There are lots of creative ideas worth trying to brighten up your outdoor space. For example string lights are the most popular way to light up your garden, path lights to help illuminate the path to the winter terrace, hanging pendants on trees and gazebos can create a warm and cozy atmosphere, and finally add spotlights near plants and walls to illuminate them with light gentle.
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