How to Plan For Your Outdoor Living Space

If you ask people why they choose to live in Florida, many of them would give you a similar answer. They may respond with “all the sunshine!” or “the fantastic weather!” or even the fact that we never get any snow. All of these answers go back to one thing, the fact that DeBary, FL is the ideal place to live if you value outdoor living.

You should set your home up to have the best outdoor living space possible. After all, this is the only way you’ll be able to take advantage of sunny skies and warm weather. Great outdoor living space has become a priority for homeowners like you. We want to help you make the most of your back porch, patio, and yard. With this in mind, here are a few experts design tips and tricks:

#1 Dream Big! 

Use your imagination. The first step to enhancing your outdoor living space is to dream and dream big. What do you want to create? Spend some time outside in your yard and play the “what if?” game. What if there was a waterfall?  What if there was a garden? What if you could cook dinner on the patio? What if you could spend hours entertaining outdoors? By asking these questions, you’ll naturally steer yourself in the right direction.

#2 Compartmentalize

You may be a bit overwhelmed looking at a large, expansive space and wonder where to even begin. For many, it is helpful to think of your outdoor living space in sections. Make notes about your landscape and draw circles for where you might have a garden or an outdoor dining area. Tackle each section first, and then move on.

#3 Add Style and Flare 

One of the biggest mistakes people make in their early attempts is not determining a style or theme for the outdoor living area. Your modern outdoor kitchen won’t go well with a rustic dining area or your shabby chic garden. Pick a style and stick with it throughout the entire area. Make sure it blends with or compliments your home style too! 

#4 Prioritize 

Revamping an entire outdoor space can be costly. If you must create your ideal outdoor living space over a period of weeks or months, know what your ultimate goals are so you don’t lose sight of this. Prioritize the projects that will meet your budget parameters and will give you the most immediate satisfaction. If winter is on the horizon, a fire pit will give you more enjoyment in the coming months than redoing your pool lights.

While people up north are huddled in the living room, you can be sipping a cup of coffee on your back lanai. When you set up your outdoor living space to be perfect for you, you’ll not only love living in Florida but love your home as well. Go ahead and enjoy everything that living in Rivington has to offer!