Turn Your Backyard to an Outdoor Entertainment Retreat

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• The first step in turning your backyard into a
  relaxing and inviting space for entertaining is
  to assess your current setup. Do you have a deck
  or patio space that can be spruced up with new
  outdoor furniture or ambient lighting? Simple
  touches like these can completely transform an
  existing area.
• Dont have a deck or patio in your yard? Take a
  look at your property and identify the best area
  for setting up a new entertainment area. Factor
  in how you plan to use the space. For example, if
  youll be having lots of outdoor dinner parties,
  you may want to build a patio close to the
  kitchen. Or you can choose to build further away
  from the house and use landscaping to create a
  lush and intimate party environment.

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• Do you have trees in your yard that need to be
  trimmed? Are there any dead bushes or flowers to
  remove? What about patches of grass that could
  use some TLC? A simple overhaul of your current
  landscaping design will make it easier to assess
  what needs to be added or taken away in order to
  increase your yards visual appeal. Try
  surrounding a patio space with dense trees for
  privacy, or lining walkways with flowers or other
  decorative plants to liven things up.

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• Your new outdoor entertainment space should
  provide fun year-round. For the heat of summer,
  invest in a custom awning like those offered by
  OutdoorFabrics.com. The right awning will not
  only shield your party from the bright summer
  sun, but will also keep your guests dry during
  any surprise showers.

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• All-weather entertainment systems will make a
  perfect addition for your new outdoor space. Look
  for compact subwoofers or satellite speakers that
  can be strategically hidden throughout your yard
  so the music follows guests wherever they are.
• A sound system is a must for parties, but movie
  buffs may want to consider an outdoor television
  or projector screen to host screening nights for
  friends.

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• Ditch uncomfortable patio chairs and outfit your
  new space with versatile seating. Aim to mimic
  the comfort of an indoor living room, and look
  for cushioned benches, chaise lounges, and even
  all-weather couches. When selecting new pieces,
  be sure to find the right outdoor fabric, such as
  stain-resistant, waterproof, and fade-resistant
  fabrics like those sold by OutdoorFabrics.com.
  They offer outdoor furniture fabrics in a variety
  of colors and prints to make any space look great.

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• If you love hosting dinner parties in your home,
  use an outdoor grill to enjoy al fresco dining in
  the warm weather months. Traditional charcoal
  grills work just fine, but a built-in grill makes
  a great addition for the right space. You can
  also get extra fancy and impress your guests with
  a meat smoker, or even an outdoor pizza oven!
• Fire pits are another great way to enhance your
  outdoor entertainment space. Do-it-yourself kits
  are available at home improvement centers, or you
  can keep things simple with a ready-to-buy fire
  pit like a chiminea.

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• Expand your current living space with the
  addition of drapes or French doors. For example,
  use a set of curtains to connect an indoor living
  room with an exterior patio. Bridging the two
  spaces will invite guests to wander between, and
  create an indoor-outdoor entertaining area that
  your friends are sure to love.

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• When the sun begins to set on your afternoon
  gathering, use outdoor lighting to extend the
  party into nighttime. Lighting is a great way to
  add flair to an outdoor space, and there are
  countless options
• Try adding lights to landscaping or walkways for
  a warm glow that will also help your guests walk
  safely from place to place.
• Use lanterns or torches to create an intimate
  atmosphere for dinner parties.
• Solar lights are another popular option for
  taking a party from day to night.

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• Outdoor Fabrics offer awnings, cushions, drapes,
  and pillows that are meant to withstand inclement
  weather. They are purveyors of easy-to-clean,
  stain-resistant outdoor furniture fabrics that
  keep your entertaining space looking great
  year-round.
• For more info, visit www.outdoorfabrics.com or
  call 1-800-640-3539.

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Summary

• Use these tips to transform your backyard into an
  inviting entertainment space. Use lighting, a
  quality sound system, lush plants, and
  comfortable seating with outdoor fabrics to
  create a quality entertainment area your friends
  will love.