How To Create A Great Outdoor Entertaining Area This Winter

As the weather starts to cool, so many events are sadly brought inside. However all it takes are a few simple additions to your existing outdoor area to transform your deck into a year round entertaining area.



So to help you get the most from the winter months, below you’ll discover exactly how to make this transformation happen.

Step 1: Weatherproof your area

The first step to entertaining outside in winter is to weatherproof your area. The best way is to install clear roll down covers around the edges of your patio or outdoor dining area.

You can get these covers from your local hardware store for only a few hundred dollars. Plus they are extremely simple to install. Alternatively you can get a professional to install your clear PVC Awnings if you’re not too much of a DIY type of person.


Step 2: Keep It Warm

As you know the biggest reason many people stop entertaining outdoors in winter is to avoid the cold.

In order to warm up your area there are 3 main choices:




Step 3: Get Rugged Up



No I don’t mean pile on the jumpers, but rather, an actual rug.

Just as carpet insulates your indoor floors during winter, an outdoor rug can remove the cold floor from your patio area. This keeps the heat in and the cool out, while simultaneously providing a unique fashionable flair.

Step 4: Blankets

There is something special about getting wrapped up in a big, warm, fluffy blanket while sitting outside on a cold evening.

We suggest that you opt for a woollen blanket as they breathe better and keep you warmer than cheap polyester alternatives.

Step 5: The Right Food and Drink

While Beers and Pizza suit summer perfectly, when the colder months roll around it's time to swap it for something a bit more hearty.

Our favourite winter recipes include…


So there you have it. By following these 5 simple tips you’ll be able to make the most of your outdoor patio area all year round.

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