掸掉烤架上的灰尘 准备好吧，烧烤季就要开始了！ 希望你的夏天有个好的开始，天气也很好。 The 4^th of July always feels like the official start to the summer for me (perhaps because Seattle doesn't usually get too sunny and warm until after the holiday). 既然阳光灿烂，空气温暖，是时候花更多的时间在户外了。

把你的生活空间延伸到户外是放松和娱乐的好地方。 这里有一些快速的想法，让你的后院露台整个夏天都更舒适。

理由

看看你周围的环境，做一些小改变，让你的户外时光更愉快。 Some easy updates for your backyard can be functional, like setting your sprinkler on a 计时器, so technology can water your yard and you can spend more time relaxing. Or find aesthetically pleasing replacements for necessary items like your 软管存储. Other improvement can help transform your space into a sanctuary, like planting 花 to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

家具

最好的户外家具看起来漂亮，手感舒适，经得起风雨，一旦天气变化，很容易储存。 你应该考虑你打算如何利用你的空间：闲逛和看书，和孩子们一起玩，娱乐，或以上所有。 把户外空间当作客厅或餐厅的延伸。 挑选能反映你的品味和满足你需要的东西。 If you grill a lot, extend your kitchen prep outside with tools and a surface ready at a moment’s notice. Or find a neat 酒吧车 to have drinks accessible for your parties.

照明

确保在太阳下山后，你可以在合适的照明方案下享受你的空间。 蜡烛很好，但如果有人把它们打翻了，或者你进屋后把它们忘了，它们就会成为危险。 Consider the 情绪 you want to set and what you need to adequately light pathways and stairs. There are many options ranging from homemade to high-end and 太阳能 to electric.

娱乐

把你的娱乐用品准备好，用户外家具作为临时聚会的存储空间。 That way you don’t have to go searching for plastic table wear every time. 户外玩具和游戏也是如此； 使用一个封闭的塑料箱来储存炸丸子，充气泳池垫和其他有趣的装备。 Another fun idea is setting up your own outdoor 剧院 for late night showings and double features.

These are just a few of the ideas I’ve considered for upgrading an outdoor living space. 你如何在夏天充分利用你的户外空间？