Top tips for making the most out of your outdoor space
Making the most out of your outdoor living and dining space can really help to improve your overall lifestyle. Here we explore how you can get the best from your outdoor space all year round.
Keep it cosy
One of the biggest reasons that people don’t use their outdoor space is because it gets chilly and they have to move inside. Using outdoor heating or keeping a load of throws and comfortable blankets close to hand can make your classic furniture more comfortable all year round and will keep you outside as the temperature drops.
Use outdoor fabrics
Using outdoor fabrics to cover your elegant furniture can make it feel warmer and cosier all year round too. Fabric can make the outdoor space feel more homely and welcoming too, encouraging you to use this space more readily.
Mask unwanted noises
Road noise and other unwanted sounds can be enough to drive you inside at times, but you can easily mask these sounds and create a more tranquil space by adding a running water feature. The sound of running water will mask the unwanted noises around your home and will encourage you to spend more time outside.
Install outdoor speakers
Having a sound system outside makes the outdoor area more practical for entertaining and relaxing in. By adding this additional entertainment system you can create a more comfortable outside space that you’ll use more.
Create shade
Excess heat is another factor that’ll often drive you inside, but running from the midday sun simply leads to you sitting in a darkened room. Creating shade over your elegant furniture will, however, enable you to safely stay out all day and enjoy the tranquillity of your outdoor area.
Prepare to dine outside
Outdoor dining is one of the best uses of outside space and being prepared for this will mean that you’ll do it all of the time. This means having your outdoor dining area set up as well as your inside dining area so that you can dive in with minimal fuss.
Lighting
The final factor in making the most of your outdoor area is lighting. With good lighting, you can enjoy this area until late in the night and make the most out of a wonderful outdoor experience all year round.
To make more of your outdoor space, browse our outdoor furniture range at Woodbury Furniture.
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