People usually think that with the end of the summer season most of their fun outdoor activities will also come to a halt. However, that is not the case. You can very much enjoy the outdoors in the chilly weather as much as you enjoy them on warm, sunny days. In this blog, we will discuss some of the best ideas to make the most of your outdoor space in winters.
Let’s check them out.
Here’s How to Make the Most of your Outdoor Space in Winters
The winter season brings along the need to create more warmth in your home. And you can easily do that by focusing on a few key elements in your winter décor. For instance, instead of spending time alone, throw a party, call in your friends or amp up the lighting in your garden to utilize your outdoor space in winters.
Here’s a checklist for you to consider.
- Outdoor lighting
- Bonfire party
- Barbecue on the terrace
- Watch a movie
- Warm up the outdoor space
- Winter gardening
- Create an enclosure
Let’s discuss them one by one.
Outdoor lighting
Short days and long dark nights mark the winter season. What to do if it gets dark too soon? How to enjoy time out in the garden when it is already dark? You can easily make the most of your outdoor space in winters by illuminating it with appropriate light fixtures. You can go with a mix of lights.
For instance, the walkways can be lit with solar lights and the rock garden can have LED lights. You can keep floor lamps near the seating area to brighten up your outdoor space. If you are in for a fancier decor, then go for halogen lights and hang them from the highest point in your garden. It has a high beam and can illuminate the entire landscape.
Bonfire party
Don’t let the chilly weather dampen your spirit. There are plenty of tips to enjoy your outdoor space in winters. You can have a fun bonfire party! All you need is an outdoor space and a few dry logs to crackle up the fire and there you go – a perfect bonfire party in your garden.
The best part about throwing a magical bonfire party at home is that you don’t need to have a large spacious garden for it. Even an open-to-the-sky-terrace, a backyard is quite enough to host a memorable party.
Barbecue on the terrace
In winters, a terrace is a perfect place to have a barbecue party. You can invite your friends and grill some kebabs and enjoy a perfect cosy dinner at home. Organizing a barbecue party on the terrace is easier because you have access to the living room of your house.
So, once you are done grilling kebabs in the outdoor space, you can enjoy the meal at the dining table indoors. That way, you don’t have to make arrangements for extra throws, blankets for your terrace.
Fancy a horror movie?
The northern areas of Pakistan experience extreme cold weather where temperatures can sometimes drop below freezing point.
Even in those areas, you can enjoy the outdoor space of your house by watching a movie with your friends! Sounds crazy? Well, spending time alone in winters is not going to help beat the cold.
Set up a fireplace outside and huddle with your friends to enjoy, maybe, a horror movie to experience both figurative and literal chills.
However, if you are a travel enthusiast who doesn’t like to stay at home, then perhaps you should check out these winter destinations in Pakistan.
Warm up the outdoor space
Make your garden a cosy retreat by adding in the warmth. Place a heater, keep that fireplace crackling or maybe add some extra lights. If you want to make your outdoor space cosier in winters, try placing some colourful rugs on the patio floor. In your garden, you can spread out a quilt or rug to block out the cold coming from the dewy grass.
Winter gardening
Adding plants is one of the best ideas to make the most of your outdoor space in winters. Go with hardy plants that can withstand the drastic weather changes, the chilly wind and can give a warm, bright feeling to your outdoor space.
There are quite some flowers that can bloom in the frosty weather. Phlox, pansies and honeysuckle are some of the flower varieties that flourish and bloom in the winter season. So, give your garden a bit of colour with these beautiful flowers.
Adding a bird feeder in your garden is also a fun thing to do in winters. These little fluttering birds don’t get enough food during the harsh winter weather. It is enjoyable to watch them have their meal on one of your DIY scrap wood projects.
Create an enclosure
Having a gazebo in the middle of your garden is a perfect way to celebrate the winter season. You can beat the cold by creating an enclosure like a gazebo or a pergola in the centre of your garden. You can even use curtains to block the wind.
Make a cosy seating area in the gazebo to fully enjoy the experience. You can read a book, enjoy time with your friends or just have the perfect cup of tea there.
So, these were some of the best tips to enjoy your outdoor space in winters. If you know of other fun ways to celebrate winters, then drop us an email at blog@zameen.com and we will surely include your ideas in our piece. For more posts on home decor, stay tuned to the best lifestyle blog in Pakistan.
