Outdoor living is becoming a lot more popular with homeowners. Outdoor living is an extension of your home’s indoor space, providing you with much more space outside to entertain your guests, cook and eat with friends or family, or just providing you a spot to start and end your day with a cup of coffee or wine. You can create an outdoor living space by adding decks, patios, porch enclosures, or more to the front or back of your house. If you’re considering doing this, you could be curious which amenities you should include to make your outdoor living space genuinely come to life. Read on to learn more!

Shade Choices

Depending on how you plan to utilize the space and who you plan on utilizing it with, you might wish to install a shaded area. If you plan to spend plenty of time outside or have kids or older family members, then shade is crucial. Items like pergolas or retractable awnings can add shade to the space, allowing you to use it much more frequently. Eastern Shore Porch and Patio specialize in pergola installations too!

Fire Source or Fountain

If you are trying to add a bit of style and interest to your outdoor living space, then consider adding a fire source, like a fire pit or outdoor oven, or even a water fountain. Both choices can make the outdoor living space feel much more tranquil and add a bit of extra pep that makes your space feel like it’s so much more than simply a patio or deck.

Adequate Lighting

Anytime you are creating an outdoor living area, you want to make sure there is enough lighting. You want to add things like string lights, step lights, or even floodlights. This will help ensure you can see exactly who you are interacting with while you’re outdoors and also helps ensure everyone can see where they’re walking once the sun goes down.

Outdoor Furniture Pieces

Finally, you wish to finish off your outdoor living space with outdoor furniture. If you ever plan on eating outdoors, a dining table might be the right choice. If you plan on entertaining or hanging, a seating set might be a much better choice. Always make sure to pick furniture that is made from outdoor materials and any weatherproofed fabrics to make sure the outdoor furniture can withstand the harsh elements.

For more tips or helpful information for what you should add to your home’s outdoor living space, give Eastern Shore Porch and Patio a call today!

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