May 02, 2018
The days are warming up, the flowers are blooming and our thoughts are turning to weekends in Cabo and Baja – that means only one thing. Summer is almost here! If like us, you love an outdoor lifestyle and can’t want to have people over for drinks, dinner and good company, read on four our list of the five essentials no self-respecting entertainer can live without this summer.
#1 A backyard TV lift cabinet
If you’re serious about enjoying your deck, pool or back yard this summer and want to have people over more often this year, an outdoor TV lift cabinet is a backyard bucket list essential! A sure fire way to ensure you spend more time in the fresh air, an outdoor TV cabinet is every football fan’s dream – simply power up the TV lift, fire up the grill, chill the beer and get ready to enjoy the season in the great outdoors.
If you’re not a football fan, why not create your own mini drive-through movie theatre and invite friends over to watch a classic movie on a picnic blanket under the stars? If you’d rather have the girls round for cocktails, simply surf to MTV or your favorite cable radio station and pass round the rosé.
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#2 A grill and outdoor kitchen
No backyard is complete without a grill and outdoor kitchen. Love catering for a crowd? Go for the biggest grill you can afford and look for additional features such as multiple burners, side storage, side burners, built-in thermometers and warming racks. Of course, grilling space is important too, especially if you have a big family or wide circle of friends. It’s worth shopping around and investing in the best you can afford.
#3 A hot tub
If you want to bring resort-style living to your home, a hot tub is the ultimate indulgence – and bonus, you can sit back and watch your outdoor TV from right there thanks to our 360 degree swivel! Hot tubs do take a little maintenance but, there are affordable models on the market so shop around. It’s also great for winter – again look out for the best your budget allows as some designs include hydrotherapy, lights and built in speakers.
#4 Great lighting
Lighting is key to having an enjoyable, functional space and it means you and your companions won’t be driven indoors when night falls. Look for solar varieties where possible and combine lighting styles – fairy lights are great draped along fences for example and lanterns add a stylish boho feel.
#5 Modular furniture
You want yoru guests to feel comfortable so great quality furniture is a must. Look for modular designs for flexibility. You’ll need a decent size table, plenty of chairs (look for bench styles if space is an issue) and maybe a outdoor sofa or two.
