How To Turn Your Backyard Into An Entertainment Space
If you’re tired of evenings in your dining room, now might be the time to utilise your outdoor space and create another venue just steps from your sofa. If done right, gardens can be turned into the ultimate entertainment space, so we’ve compiled a couple of pointers to help you make the most of your garden space, and start el-fresco entertaining.
1. Clean it up
The first step towards creating the perfect outdoor entertainment space is creating a clean canvas. Dedicate some time to cleaning up your garden space: remove old furniture or garden waste, wash your patio, treat your lawn, paint your fence. Starting to build an entertainment space from a clean canvas can be instantly rewarding because with every potted plant you add or new seat you install, space will begin to come alive without any old-garden-remnants spoiling the aesthetic. If you’re planning to refresh your outdoor space with a new coat of paint, it can be worth engaging professionals like SG Coatings to ensure a flawless, long-lasting finish that complements your home’s exterior style.
2. Think of a theme
Creating a new space in your garden is particularly exciting as an interior endeavour because being outside of your house frees you up to go as wild as you like when it comes to decor. When curating a space, it can often be helpful to work from a theme and develop the look from there. If you’re going for a Moroccan Riad theme, invest in colourful tiles and ornate lanterns, or if you’re going for more of a Hamptons-holiday vibe, keep the colours neutral: think white panelled decking and rustic furniture. Creating a space based on a certain theme can make spending time there feel like more of an occasion, and stepping out of an Australian house and into an oriental haven can be the perfect first step towards a memorable event if you’re entertaining guests.
3. Make it comfy
If you’re entertaining guests, or even if it’s just you and your partner on a Sunday morning, you want your garden seating to be comfortable as well as colourful. Once you’ve decided on the look you’re going for with your outdoor entertainment space, choose cushioned furniture that works with the theme to create an entertainment space that people won’t want to leave. Investing in additional outdoor cushions and seating doesn’t only enhance your garden aesthetic: having ample comfortable seating can turn your garden into the perfect party destination.
4. Make it cosy
For an outdoor entertainment space to work beyond the summer months, it’s important to make sure you can keep away the cold for long nights under the stars even in winter. Outdoor heaters are a great practical option, while fire pits can act as a focal point: providing more than just heat but beauty (and the opportunity to toast some marshmallows).
5. Make it fun
To deter anyone from moving inside in search of entertainment, elevate your outdoor space with the addition of outdoor games. Outdoor chess sets, draughts and giant jenga are good options for making your entertainment space fun as well as beautiful. If you have the space, a swimming pool can bring fun to any party, and otherwise, a hot-tub can be a luxurious option whatever the weather.
6. Stay refreshed
Most people would agree that an integral part of entertaining is keeping your guests fed and refreshed. For the ultimate outdoor entertainment space, it’s important to have easy access to food and drinks. Installing an outdoor fridge is generally advised against, so invest in a couple of ice buckets that fit with your garden aesthetic and fill them with ice and drinks at the beginning of the event to avoid having to trek back and forth from the kitchen. For your outdoor dining options, consider what works best for you, your family and your friends. BBQ’s now come in all shapes and sizes, so choose one that will meet all of your al-fresco dining needs. Outdoor eating involves more than just cooking, and if you’re really looking to create the perfect outdoor entertainment space, it will be worth incorporating an outdoor countertop into the design. If you’re feeling inspired to start transforming your backyard into the ultimate al-fresco destination, Remarkable Furniture can help.
7. Light it up
If you want your events to run into the night, it will be worth investing in some high quality and beautiful outdoor lighting. Fairy lights can be a delicate option to create a magical atmosphere, while lanterns can provide more light coverage. Opting for yellow bulbs rather than blue can be a better option for maintaining a warm atmosphere, but having disco lights on hand for when the patio becomes a dance floor is always a good idea.
