As the days become longer, and we see some light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, the urge to get outside is amplified, along with the hope that we can get together with family and friends.
It’s difficult to predict vaccination dates, but it’s safe to say that as different regions relax some restrictions, we can start moving about more freely. Still, wearing masks and practising social distancing will be our norm for the unforeseeable future.
Where to go? The most natural impulse is to walk out the door – to walk out your door into an outdoor oasis.
Outdoor living renovations
Last year, because of isolation rules and boundaries, home renovations reached unprecedented peaks, and there were shortages of decking and building materials.
Even manufacturers of appliances were having a hard time keeping up with orders as trying new recipes in modernized kitchens became a pandemic pastime.
Now you can take your specialized cooking skills outdoors, and demonstrate your newly acquired recipe repertoire for family and friends.
Outeriors takes all that you’ve come to rely on indoors and adapts it to outdoor spaces. Exceptional outdoor kitchens are chef-approved and customized to the most discriminating tastes.
Breathe deep
After months of being stuck inside and relying on streamed television programs for entertainment, you can finally spread your wings and plan for social occasions in the comfort of your own backyard.
Step aside from your outdated vision of what your yard currently looks like and imagine what it might become.
Create an outdoor kitchen
How about an outdoor kitchen with all of the bells and whistles, including a pizza oven, a professional grill and a cocktail station?
Now glance over your shoulder. Beyond a large patio table, friends are sitting in front of a warming fire pit on padded chairs that just might be more comfortable than your indoor living room furniture.
The kids are running around and getting some long-overdue exercise, and the pallor of everyone’s skin seems to have a healthier glow.
Tablescaping
It’s a common holiday image – a long table set to perfection with colourful pottery, woven placemats, patterned runners and cloth napkins. In your imagination you might be overlooking the Amalfi Coast and surrounded by olive trees. The oil from those olives and fresh balsamic vinegar are available in hand-made decanters to drizzle on your plate before you rip off a piece of fresh baguette.
You might not be able to recreate the actual setting, but your tablescape may have a view of your landscaped yard with dappled light filtering through maple leaves. You can capture that holiday feeling with a bit of imagination and a commitment to living your best life.
10 reasons to embrace your outdoor living space
- Fresh air
- A changing palette of colours from the renewed greens of spring, to the reds and yellows of autumn
- An enhanced perspective of the world around you
- The ability to interact with others while maintaining social distancing
- Space to do what you want to do
- An alfresco environment that is welcoming to others
- Breaking free of routine and finding the littlest reason to celebrate
- Having appliances and surfaces that are designed to weather seasonal changes so that you can prepare delicious snacks and meals
- Where kids can be kids and you don’t have to worry about spilt drinks and messy projects
- A healthier alternative to being stuck inside
No need to worry about bad weather
Have you ever sat on a covered porch during a thunderstorm? Or inhaled the earthy scent as rain hits a freshly tilled garden or splashes on parched grass at the end of summer?
Not only is the sound of rain a much-needed tonic, but when you can witness nature’s whims in an outdoor shelter that’s also open to the elements, it enhances the overall experience.
Outdoor cabinetry and countertops
While we all prefer sunny skies, a light breeze and comfortable temperatures, you don’t need to be a fair-weather friend to your outside space. Outeriors has a wide range of outdoor cabinetry and countertops that are made from high-quality materials that can withstand:
- Stains
- Heat
- Extreme climate conditions
- Scratches & abrasions
- UV light
- Heavy weights
- All types of spills and chemicals, as the surfaces are non-porous
The ultimate staycation
Remote islands aren’t the only place where you can witness a spectacular sunrise or sunset, but you might have to get up a bit earlier and step outside, with coffee in-hand, to appreciate where you are and what you have.
Plus, you don’t have to wait in long line-ups at the airport, or travel to another country in order to get a little R & R. So often, you need a holiday after a vacation, as it was anything but relaxing. Four days out of seven were spent travelling, and then an upset stomach interrupted your time on the beach after you ate some off-tasting seafood.
A connection to nature is crucial for your well-being, and those trees and green spaces have a positive effect on your mental health. As a natural extension of your living space, your own backyard offers up so many possibilities. When you live in a climate with a variety of seasons, that space should also be adaptable so that you can enjoy it all year long.
And because we’re not travelling or eating out as much these days, the entertainment budget can be redirected by putting money back into your property for a significant return on your investment.
Treat yourself and your family to a more extensive home environment that addresses all of your retreat-like dreams. When you have time off, you shouldn’t want to leave home for maximum enjoyability.
Everything you need for outdoor living
Outeriors carries the finest selection of outdoor kitchen appliances, cabinetry, gourmet grills, fire pits and more – everything that you need to enjoy outdoor living (except your friends and family).
If you’re planning to upgrade your outdoor space, request a free design consultation to get started.
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