Transitioning Your Backyard to Fall
Cool fall evenings outside are crisp, cozy and fleeting. It’s a short window of time between the humid summer nights and the cold winter evenings, so taking advantage of al fresco autumn evenings is one of the best parts about this time of year. You can quickly turn your backyard into an autumn evening retreat by making a few adjustments to your summer setup. Read on for easy ways to transition your backyard to fall.
Add lighting
Since it gets darker earlier in the fall, incorporate some additional light sources so you can extend the amount of time you enjoy your backyard. In addition to making the outdoor space more functional, soft outdoor lighting offers a warm glow when the sun goes down. Whether you add additional coach lamps, string lights, fire bowls, or an outdoor fireplace, this lighting will help your backyard feel like a backyard retreat.
Hang the outdoor TV
Fall weekends aren’t complete without football, so equipping your backyard with an outdoor TV and a sound system will make you and your guests feel like you’re at the game. Or, if you prefer a quiet evening at home, an al fresco movie night may be just what you need. In addition, an outdoor TV will stand up to the hot autumn sun and fluctuating temperatures.
Fire up ambiance
A backyard ready for fall isn’t complete without a fire source. Whether you prefer an authentic wood fire from a fire pit or outdoor wood-burning fireplace, or a lower-maintenance option such as an outdoor fire table or gas-powered fireplace, having an outdoor fire adds ambiance and warmth.
Set the outdoor dining scene
Dining outdoors during the fall is entirely possible. Selecting a fall-inspired tablescape, outdoor heaters, candlelight and having beautiful throws on hand in case the temperature dip will create an al fresco autumn dinner party to remember. Outdoor fall dining is one of the last opportunities to use your outdoor kitchen before the temperatures dip too far. Hosting a backyard dinner party before you close down the outdoor kitchen is a tradition you can look forward to and is a way to embrace the changing seasons.
Keep it cozy
Being comfortable is one of the ultimate luxuries. Patio heaters and ceiling heaters placed strategically around the backyard will provide the ideal amount of warmth and extend the amount of time you can comfortably use the backyard. Also keep a collection of ultra-soft and warm throws on hand to stay cozy long after the sun goes down.
Update the color palette
Replacing the outdoor pillows for similar versions in a warmer, autumn-hued color palette, and updating the summer blooms with their autumn counterparts, such as potted mums, will provide a subtle fall vibe.
Making several adjustments to your backyard will help you transition the space from summer to fall and help to extend the amount of time you can enjoy being outdoors. Fall’s colors, comfortable temperatures and daylight hours are fleeting, so take advantage of this time by reconnecting with family and friends while enjoying the brisk outdoor temperatures in your own backyard.
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