YOUR BACKYARD RETREAT: OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS FINEST With summer on the way, it’s finally time for fun in the sun! Studies have shown that there are many physical and mental health benefits of spending time immersed in the great outdoors. In the last year, more than 90 percent of people with outdoor living space have been spending more time on their patios and porches, enjoying their outdoor living space more than ever before. For those looking to relax, entertain, grill or garden, having your own backyard retreat is a must.
It seems that everything is better
choosing furniture for your outdoor
some protection from direct exposure
to cook and lighting so you aren’t left
outdoors with warmer weather.
space explore options such as
to the elements whether it’s sunny
in the dark.
Gone are backyards of the past with
wrought iron, cast iron, aluminum
or rainy. It can even provide some
Planting various flowers, plants and
stackable plastic chairs, a grill and
or even traditional wood. If your
privacy from neighbors.
shrubs can add splashes of color as
some colorful flowers blooming on
furniture is not kept under a cover or
By bringing the indoors outside,
well. From a simple herb garden in a
the side of the deck. Now, a loaded
a patio enclosure or lanai, synthetic
homeowners can satisfy one of their
planter to a small patch of tomatoes,
deck with an outdoor living room,
weatherproof patio furniture with
top wants by turning simple living
peppers or other easy-to-grow
comfy chairs, twinkle party lights,
durable fabrics is available to stand
spaces into their favorite part of the
veggies, gardening can be a fun and
a full kitchen, bar, island, firepit
up to the elements. By adding a
home, complete with all the comforts
rewarding use of outdoor space. For
and even a television are found
lanai, patio cover, awning or screen
of the indoors at their fingertips. With
some backyards, a hardscape area
throughout the First Coast. When
enclosure, your furniture will have
more than 31 years of experience,
is another good option to spruce up
Lifetime Enclosures in Jacksonville
the space. Edging hardscape areas
is one of the top choices First Coast
with ground covers and low-growing
residents look to when renovating
plants can soften the edges and bring
their outdoor space with lanais,
more color and life to the area.
outdoor kitchens, sunrooms, screen
Whether it’s for relaxation,
enclosures and more.
entertainment or play, your yard is an
When planning your outdoor living
extension of your indoor living space,
room, think about creating different
so make it as warm and inviting as
rooms. Imagining furniture for the
you do your home. All aspects of
sitting area will help with building
home improvement require planning
a deck or patio large enough to
and time, so enlist a professional
accommodate your wants. Families
such as Lifetime Enclosures to make
may even want to create a kid’s
your vision and plan into reality. With
outdoor playroom complete with a
free estimates, these professionals
playset and even a garden. If you are
can create your own personal retreat
adding an outdoor kitchen to the mix,
that can be enjoyed for years to
include a sink, enough counter space
come.
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