Creating the Perfect Summer Oasis in Your Backyard
Summer is near and we’re getting ready to set up our backyards for gatherings, personal getaways, and much more. But how exactly can you create the perfect summer oasis? We’ve got your back. Here’s how to create the perfect space no one will want to leave —
1 / Invest in welcoming landscape
This is the obvious first step! Investing in your landscape is an incredible long-term investment that you won’t regret! Here are some reasons why it’s a beneficial investment for you and your family:
Create a backyard jungle for you and your guests to enjoy
Your home can be your source of inspiration, play, and rest
Your outdoor living space can be made into both a functional and livable space
Everything the indoors can do, the outdoors can do better!
Nature is healing, so why not spend more time in your own backyard?
In fact, we wrote an entire blog post on the benefits of investing in your outdoor living space. Click here to read!
2 / add some inviting outdoor furniture
Adding outdoor furniture makes your outdoor living space more cozy, functional, and inviting. Imagine it as an extension of your living room, except you get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Outdoor furniture is perfect for outdoor gatherings such as BBQs, pool days, parties, s’mores nights, and whatever else you can dream of! The functionality is truly endless and there are countless textures, colors, and styles to choose from. Your personality and home style can definitely still shine through your outdoor living space!
3 / incorporate cozy lighting
Mood lighting anyone? Yup, lighting is everything. You can choose from a variety of outdoor lighting fixtures to foster a cozy, welcoming, and restful outdoor living space no one will ever want to leave! Some ideas include:
String lights / romantic, celebratory, and optimal summer vibes
Fire torches / exciting, adventurous, and unique
Lampposts / traditional, elegant, and classic
Wall lanterns / cozy, functional, and effective
Table lighting / lanterns, candles, and fairy lights bring beautiful contrast
Fireplace / s’mores maker and lighting fixture all in one
4 / grow your own produce
This one isn’t necessarily a way to entertain guests, however, it’s a way to feed you and your guests some yummy food! As you make your summer meals and share them around the table, how much more amazing would it be to have fresh produce to eat alongside it? Not only is it a sustainable way to eat, but it also adds more depth, intentionality, and story to your gatherings and hospitality at large. Need help starting up your garden? Look no further! GPL is here to help!
5 / cook outdoors
Bring your kitchen outdoors! What’s better than cooking in your own outdoor oasis? We mentioned beginning your own garden above and how it’s a sustainable way to eat and bring more intentionality to your hosting skills. Cook on a grill, outdoor stovetop, or anything your heart desires! Trust us, if you don’t like to cook, cooking outside will change your mind. Make sure to get a good playlist going too, that always brings the perfect summer ambiance!