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How to make the most of your outdoor space as the pandemic drags on into fall and winter
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How to make the most of your outdoor space as the pandemic drags on into fall and winter Featured

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This Indiana cold snap has us digging out sweatshirts. Invites for backyard meetups are becoming BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket), and mugs of hearty chili are replacing summer IPAs. Fire pits and firewood are hot items as we look for ways to make patios and decks cozier on brisk nights.

We wonder: Will we be eating Thanksgiving dinner swaddled in puffy coats, sitting 6 feet from one another or sipping chicken soup while watching gram live stream her Cajun turkey?

In early spring, we found freedom outside where we could see a few friends in a safe way. Now, people are looking for ways to carve out a little bit of seating, a little bit of dining, and a place to keep living into the fall.

With covid-19 and the upcoming flu season, families must remain vigilant. In addition to wearing masks and staying six feet apart, current CDC guidelines state that activities are safer if “they are held in outdoor spaces. Indoor spaces with less ventilation where it might be harder to keep people apart are riskier.”

The subject of outdoor spaces has definitely come up with my friends and family, co-workers, and clients who are looking for ways to extend the season. What can we do to make it a little bit nicer so it will feel more comfortable? 

You can sit on a front or screened porch if it’s raining or even snowing if you have enough layers on; especially when you add an outdoor heater! Wanting a bit more shelter, consider turning your deck into a screened porch. "You have no idea how much time my family and I spend there, at our home." says Tina Wells, Admin Assistant at Expert Restoration Service. he considers it a “safer space” than the living room to have friends or neighbors over. 

Even if you don’t have a porch to convert, there are many ways to make your backyard feel more welcoming during cooler weather. Start by freshening up faded pillows and bringing in new fall colors and textures. Summer is all about vibrant and citrusy colors, but for fall you think about rich, warm shades like earthy reds, yellows and ochers. It’s a simple task to switch out your textiles and do more layering outdoors in the same colors that are happening in nature. Add kilim-style pillows and throws in autumn to create areas for lounging and grilling or a small fall garden. 

A spiced-up outdoor space that functions well can make the falling temperatures a bit easier to bear. Here are some more ideas on how to do that:

  • Lighting. Earlier sunsets have us scrambling for candles and lanterns, whether real or battery-operated to illuminate an outdoor space. 
  • Fabrics. Swapping out pillow covers will make your outdoor space seem new. No need to buy new pillows; just find something that fits the inserts you have. 
  • Warmth. Round up extra quilts and blankets from your linen closet and attic and put them within easy reach of your outdoor space. We suggest ones that are warm and can be machine washed!
  • Extras. Outdoor rugs are great when you can find them! They really dress up, and warm up, a space, anchoring seating and adding color and texture.   

Whatever you decide, we wish you all the best with your fall living. If you need help along the way...Expert Restoration Service is a general contractor, serving the Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Rest at ease with your budget, we offer financing that can help to open your options. If we can be of service or to get started on your project today, call 317.643.1207 or book online now. 

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