Make your garden a social space with an outdoor sofa
If you enjoy being outdoors, upgrade your garden with a few essentials. Before you purchase anything, decide the purpose of your garden. For example, did your social circle increase in size? Did it decrease? You may need a new teak patio sofa if that’s the case.
Maybe you’re contemplating hanging out with family and friends more this summer. You should then get the most out of your outdoor space by decorating your backyard, deck, or veranda. With this in mind, here are a few ideas to help you spice up your garden.
The right outdoor decking
If you want to relax after a long week of working, hauling the kids, and dealing with the general routine, where better to do this than at your home? While the grass may feel good under your feet, having a comfortable place to sit and rest is divine.
If you don’t have a concrete or wood deck, entertain installing a composite deck for your patio. Which one you decide on depends on your budget and the look you’re trying to create.
Think about placement
Where to put your outdoor sofa daybed is an important decision just like what material to use as flooring. Consider budget, space, and the number of guests as determining factors, but that’s not all.
There are other outdoor extras like a fire pit, grill or smoker, sink, and bar to think about. Let’s not forget where and when the sun shines the brightest and if there’s any shade available.
Create a dining space
You may not need it, but having an outdoor dining area makes socializing at mealtime easier.
A good host will double-check to see if the outdoor dining furniture is appropriate for the number of guests. In addition, check that you have enough room for food preparation, any utensils or appliances you intend to use and storage for it. However, you may want to prepare and cook the food the day before to save time and energy and later, eat outdoors.
Somewhere to lounge
Maybe you didn’t cook or have your meal outdoors. Perhaps you took the sweet treats and drinks outside to relax under the moonlight after enjoying a scrumptious meal. In this case, you should have comfortable seating for your guests. Here’s where investing in a teak wood patio sofa with deep cushions will pay off.
Take a look at the Abbington collection. One of the benefits of this sofa is the outdoor cushion slipcover is removable. This feature enables protection from foul weather. Otherwise, owning the furniture will maximize the space you have.
Pools are a splash!
Having a pool may not be as unattainable as you may think. Whether the pool is above-ground or inground, taking a dip is a smashing way to socialize with friends and family. However, you may want to consider pool maintenance before installing a pool.
Not only do you need to decide the kind of pool you want, but you also have to make sure you’re ready for the responsibility. Maintaining a pool is a huge commitment. It takes time to care for it properly, but if you’re looking to boost the value of your home, add a pool. Pools can be a considerable asset to your property.
Fires can be the center of attention
Bonfires are great to have when you get a group of people together. Maybe it’s not such a good idea to build a big fire in your backyard, but you can heat things in a barrel, fire pit, or fireplace.
This way, you don’t have to shut down the party if the temperature drops suddenly. Besides, fires are calming if you like listening to the wood crackle.
Keep it open
Keep your front lawn open so guests will have room to mingle. Open spaces are inviting and make it easy for larger groups to move around. The more space there is, the more people will stop by. The front yard is easily accessible, and the community can engage with you there rather than in the backyard. If you’re just moving into the neighborhood and want to fellowship, a party on the front lawn is a great idea.
