Outdoor living spaces are an extension of your home and can truly feel as such. With a few updates, your children can play outside, you can entertain friends and family, and if you want to do a larger update, you can even cook outside! It’s an area that can be used all year round, especially if you invest in a fire pit! With these simple tips, you can host friends and family all year long and also add value to your home:

• Outdoor furniture – There is a plethora of outdoor furniture ranging from outdoor dining sets to bar tables to lounge chairs and couches. Make sure there’s enough seating for your entire family and this will be a space that is well used all summer long!
• Rugs – A large rug can add color and design to your outdoor space, as well as making your outdoors feel a bit cozier.
• Water Features – A water feature adds an element of tranquility to your space. Sitting outside with the peaceful sound of a water fall or fountain will set the mood.
• Fire Pits – Fire pits not only provide warmth during the colder months, but also provide a s’more area and can double as a table! Your guests will love gathering around one on chilly nights or summer s’more nights!
• Kitchen area or grill – Make an outdoor party easy with an outdoor kitchen! This is a larger renovation, but you will have everyone’s dream yard by having easy cooking convenience.
• Play area – The kitchen area is for the parents, but children need their area too! Add an area with a net from their favorite sport, a swing set, gardening area, or outdoor reading area. There is an idea for whatever your child is interested in!