Our home is our sanctuary, where we spend a lot of our time. It is the place where we unwind from a long hard day. So, it is only natural that we want to make it extra comfy all year long. But, spring and especially summer are two seasons when we have more energy and motivation. We appreciate things to a higher level. These two seasons are quite special as then we want to spend more of our time outside, basking in the warm sunshine. So, what can you do to make your home a summer paradise? Well, plenty of things – keep reading to learn more about some simple ways to turn your home into a summer paradise.
What makes spending time outside so tempting? It’s nature, of course. So make sure that you liven your yard up with some colorful flowers and luscious greenery. To make the experience of lounging outside even better, consider getting some comfy and stylish patio furniture. And for spending casual or romantic evenings outside in the privacy of your home, hang some lights. You can also build a firepit and perhaps even design an outdoor kitchen if you enjoy cooking outside. And to level up your yard game, consider hanging a hammock for a genuine home paradise.
Add Flowers and Greenery
If your yard is not green and colorful with flowers, you should start working on that ASAP. One of the reasons we enjoy spending time outside is that we feel connected to nature. We feel relaxed outside, basking in warm sunshine, breathing fresh air, and listening to birds chirping joyfully and other sounds coming from nature. In addition, spending time outside has beneficial effects on the human psyche. It has the power to make us feel calm, energized, and mentally strong.
If you are creative and know a little about gardening, you can do your research, purchase some plants and flowers and get busy. Remember to make a solid planting plan and plant flowers with similar needs close by. For easier maintenance, opt for some local plants and flowers. It will create a lively atmosphere in your yard with all its colors, smells, and insect sounds.
Get Some Comfy Patio Furniture
After creating a proper surrounding, it’s time to focus on patio furniture. Of course, having a beautiful natural environment in our yard is not enough to tempt us to spend a lot of time outside. It is a start, though. What you need to make your yard more welcoming is comfy outdoor furniture. Depending on your preferences, you can go for a sofa and chairs, lazy bags, hanging chairs, or some loungers. Just make sure that they are protected from the weather conditions such as sun or rain with shades or waterproof covers. It will make your furniture look new and last long.
In that way, when you pick up your child or children from daycare after a long hard day at work, you can all chill in the yard. You can sit and relax on the sofa while drinking your afternoon coffee or enjoy a cool summer cocktail while your children can play and run around. So you kill two birds with one stone – you relax while your children use all their extra energy, which will result in them sleeping soundly.
Light It Up for Casual Evenings Outside
Having a beautiful yard implies that you can also spend casual or romantic evenings outside. The evening has its perks too. Get creative, find some string lights, outdoor in-ground lights, or even lanterns, and scatter them strategically around your yard. Imagine spending a quiet evening outside in the summer, on the comfy sofa or around a fire, listening to crickets chirping and sipping a glass of cool wine. Nothing more romantic comes to mind, right?! Even though it might seem unattainable or something that only extremely rich people might allow themselves – it is not so. You can have this in your yard with just a little effort and money.
Build a Firepit
Moreover, a fire pit in your yard is an awesome addition. It invites you to spend warm summer nights outside. And let’s face it – there aren’t many things you can do to make your yard appealing during evenings. You can search for some fire pit designs online and build them yourself if you are handy. And if you’re not, you can always hire someone to do it for you. Make sure to put some setting options around it. In that way, you can gather around with your family and friends, play the guitar, and share stories or reminisce. You can also consider building an outdoor kitchen area if you’re keen on cooking outside. You don’t need many things, only basics and plenty of storage area to store the spices, oil, and dishes.
Hang a Hammock
Additionally, you can spruce up your yard complete with a hammock. Make it super appealing during hot summer days by hanging a hammock. Of course, the best palace would be in the shade of some trees. Hence, you can hide from the hot summer sun and enjoy a cold beer or a cocktail. You can even add some water spraying features near to cool you off from time to time.
With all these handy additions and adjustments to your yard, you probably won’t even have the desire to spend time indoors! So start planning your summer paradise on time. Summer is close by.
Jess Cooper is a part-time journalist and blogger based in Sydney, Australia.