Maximizing your outdoor living space in Alberta
Maximizing outdoor living spaces in Alberta can be a challenge due to the province's varying weather conditions. But with the right planning and design, it's possible to create a beautiful and functional outdoor area that can be enjoyed year-round.
This article aims to provide some tips to help you maximize your outdoor living spaces throughout every season in Alberta.
General tips for maximizing outdoor living spaces in Alberta
If you’re going to do anything outdoors make sure you at least start with the following tips:
Choose the right location
Is it your back deck? Maybe it’s a fire pit area? Select a spot for your outdoor living area that gets the most sunlight and provides a good view of your yard or garden.
Invest in quality materials
Make it last. Materials such as stone, concrete, and cedar are durable and able to withstand Alberta's harsh weather.
Incorporate lighting
It gets dark fast in the winter. Add lighting to your outdoor space to brighten up dark winter days and create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Consider functionality
Incorporate features such as built-in seating, storage, and cooking areas to make your outdoor space more functional and enjoyable.
Winter tips for maximizing outdoor living spaces in Alberta
Maximizing outdoor living spaces in Alberta’s winter months isn’t easy thanks to the cold temperatures and unpredictable snow.
If you’re Albertan, you know it’s possible to create a functional and enjoyable outdoor space even during the winter months.
Here are some tips to help you maximize your outdoor living spaces in Alberta during the winter:
Provide heat
Incorporate outdoor heating solutions, such as fire pits, patio heaters, or built-in fireplaces, to make your outdoor space comfortable even on the coldest days.
Incorporate lighting
Add lighting to your outdoor space to brighten up dark winter days and create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Use weather-resistant materials
Choose materials that won’t succumb to the freeze and thaw of Alberta winters.
Incorporate snow and ice features
Consider adding features such as a sledding hill, ice-skating rink, or fire pit to your outdoor space to create areas for winter recreation.
Create shelter
Incorporate elements such as gazebos or covered patios to provide shelter from the snow and cold.
Make it accessible
Install pathways, steps, and handrails to make your outdoor space easy to access, even during the winter months.
Use outdoor furniture
Invest in high-quality, weather-resistant outdoor furniture that is both comfortable and durable, to make your outdoor space usable and enjoyable even during the winter.
Summer tips for maximizing outdoor living spaces in Alberta
Alberta summers are some of the sunniest in the entire world. We get as high as 17 hours of sunlight per day at the peak of summer.
Those prolonged sun rays call for outdoor living.
So here are some tips for maximizing outdoor living spaces in Alberta during the summer:
Utilize shading
You can’t absorb all that sunlight so install shade sails, pergolas, or umbrellas to provide you protection throughout the day.
Create privacy
As much as you love your neighbors your outdoor living space is an extension of your home. Use privacy screens, fences, or landscaping to create a secluded and intimate outdoor space.
Add greenery
Having a place to enjoy the summer sun is great—know what makes it even better? Incorporating plants and flowers into your outdoor living space to create a lush and inviting atmosphere.
Tap-in to water features
Consider adding a fountain, pond, or pool to your outdoor space to create a relaxing and soothing environment.
Create entertaining areas
Incorporate features such as a built-in bar, grill, or fire pit to make your outdoor space an ideal location for entertaining.
Incorporate activity areas
Add a horseshoe pit, bocce ball court, or swing set to create areas for active recreation.
Make it comfortable
Add comfortable furnishings, such as outdoor couches, chairs, and cushions, to make your outdoor space more inviting.
If you follow some of these tips you will find yourself enjoying your outdoor space even more than before.
Take advantage of our amazing Alberta summer weather and conquer the winter with a thoughtfully designed and functional outdoor space.
If you’re looking to make your outdoor living space dreams a reality, contact Timbertstone Builders today.