How to Elevate Your Outdoor Space This Summer

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Summer is an exciting time and the season is quickly approaching. You'll likely want to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the warm weather. Since lockdown regulations have caused us to spend much more time at home this past year, you'll likely be looking forward to going outside with even more excitement this summer. An attractive backyard is a must this summer, so here are some suggestions to help you upgrade your outdoor space.

Add Plants and Upgrade the Pool

Adding plants to your outdoor area adds a cozy feel to the area and makes you feel like you're vacationing at a tropical resort. You can start planting flowers and small plants a few months ahead of time so they'll be in full bloom during summer, or find some potted plants to adorn your porch.

If you have a pool, you can add some large real or synthetic plants to make the area more welcoming. It's also a good idea to have a professional clean the pool to ensure the water is safe. Toxins like yellow algae in pool water can collect over time and cause serious health problems. Algae also ruins the look of your pool and could cause stubborn stains. You may also want to include some outdoor seating in the pool area next to the plants to make this section of your yard an attractive space to gather with your loved ones.

Include Extra Seating

Your outdoor space is likely where you'll entertain guests if you're having friends and family over this summer. Make sure there is enough seating for everyone to relax comfortably while you enjoy a meal from the grill, look at movies on a projector screen, or indulge in snacks and drinks from the outdoor bar.

Make sure you have plenty of places for everyone to sit by adding an outdoor loveseat or sofa to the patio or choosing stylish lawn chairs to accent the corners of the yard. Choose an attractive table for the deck or patio area and add a weatherproof centerpiece to add more color and texture to the area. You can also add a weatherproof area rug and bean bags for additional seating and a colorful accent.

Add a Pop of Color

Summer is all about bright colors, textures, and patterns, so you'll definitely want to add vivid hues to your outdoor space. Large throw pillows on your porch swing, on the deck, or on your outdoor furniture will make your yard more appealing. You can choose colors that match the interior design scheme of your home or you can choose a completely new color scheme for the outdoor area that includes neon shades mixed with neutrals or eye-catching colors like Kelly green, turquoise, or orange to coordinate with the plants in your outdoor space.

Adding colorful curtains to separate the porch from the rest of the yard can make your outdoor area stand out as well. The curtains can also serve as a way to keep the patio space cool while you're spending time outdoors. It's also a good idea to use patterned pots for your plants so you can show off your sense of style even more.

Add a Pizza Oven

This outdoor space upgrade is a fun addition to your backyard if you and your loved ones are pizza fans. You'll love entertaining friends at home when you have a pizza oven, especially when everyone smells the delicious aroma of pizza. You don't even need to have a huge backyard to add this amenity to your outdoor area.

A wood-fired pizza oven can be affordable and will likely be one of the most appealing parts of your yard. You'll have to meet with a contractor to determine exactly where you want to position the oven since this appliance isn't mobile like a smoker or grill. The pizza oven usually takes about a weekend to build so it's a quick home improvement project that will serve as a pizza oven during the warmer months of the year and a heating source if you want to spend time outside in the fall and winter.

Conclusion

Improving the look and function of your outdoor space this summer can make the season even more exciting. Whether you're inviting friends over or spending more time with the family members of your household, a customized decorative scheme can motivate you to spend more time outdoors.