While we love the idea of a comfy, cozy home that you never want to leave, it’s hard to deny the benefits of time outside too. Daily outdoor time can increase Vitamin D levels (thanks, sunlight!), boost immune system health, and help keep your mood up. And exposure to natural light can help to regulate your circadian rhythm, leading to better sleep quality.
But who said living rooms are just for the indoors? With a dose of creativity and effort, you can transform your outdoor area into a comfortable and welcoming outdoor living space you’ll never want to leave.
Step 1: Define Your Space
Whether you have a large backyard, a small balcony, or a tiny courtyard, you can still make small changes encouraging you to spend more time there. Start by deciding what you want to use the space for. Do you want a cozy spot to relax and read a book or a space to entertain guests? Once you’ve solidified a vision, you can start planning the layout.
Step 2: Choose Your Furniture
This might be the best part! The right furniture can make all the difference in relaxing and entertaining. Once you decide how much extra space you have, you can choose what furniture to invest in. Sectionals are ideal for spacious patios, and outdoor dining sets allow you to get even more fresh air. At a minimum, a couple of comfortable and weather-resistant chairs can make all the difference.
We recommend Burrow for comfortable, modern, weather-resistant outdoor living furniture. As always, a Tasker can help you with the assembly of any pieces that you choose.
Step 3: Add Some Greenery
No outdoor living space is complete without plants, which can help you feel connected to nature, even in the most urban areas. Plants are practical too! You can create more privacy with shrubs like boxwoods, or grow your own food in a garden. In smaller spaces, consider hanging gardens to vertical gardens to maximize your space.
Check to see what plants thrive in your area, then get going with help from a Gardening Tasker.
Step 4: Make Sure There’s Shade
Depending on where you live, the sun can be a significant obstacle when enjoying your outdoor living space. Adding shade can be the difference between enjoying the breeze and roasting in the sun. Consider adding a pergola, awning, or umbrella to your outdoor area to provide some relief from the sun.
Step 5: Master the Lighting
Outdoor lighting is the final touch to warm up any outdoor living space. String lights, lanterns, and torches are all excellent options for adding ambiance. You can also consider adding outdoor lamps or installing landscape lighting to highlight your plants and other features.
Inspired to make the most of your outdoor space? Shop Burrow outdoor furniture and book a Tasker to help with outdoor projects here.
