Spring and summer are prime time for being outside with friends and family. If you enjoy entertaining at home, awnings, lighting, and other thoughtful touches can help you make the most of your outdoor space. Here are a few ideas to get you started on turning your yard, deck, or patio into a place where everyone will love to spend time.

How to Create the Outdoor Entertainment Area of Your Dreams

Add Shade

You’ll get more use out of your outdoor space if you have a covering to protect you and your guests from the sun’s harsh rays. Awnings and canopies not only provide shade but also offer shelter from precipitation so you can have a place to spend time outside even on rainy days. Covering your outdoor entertainment area also makes that space feel like an extension of your home, creating a comfortable flow between the interior and exterior.

Go High-Tech

Harness the power of technology to impress your guests and enhance your outdoor entertainment experience. LED lighting allows your gatherings to continue after the sun goes down without driving up your energy bill, and wind sensors can automatically adjust motorized awnings to protect them from gusty conditions. MyLink® technology allows you to control sound systems, retractable awnings, and other features from your favorite mobile device.

Build a Kitchen

Nothing elevates your ability to entertain guests like an outdoor kitchen. Build it adjacent to your home for easy access to plumbing and electricity so you can install a sink, stove, and small refrigerator. For the ultimate outdoor cooking and dining area, include a state-of-the-art barbecue grill and a wood-fired pizza oven, and set up a table and chairs under decorative awnings to create a festive atmosphere your friends and family will love.

Central Florida Awning, LLC in Groveland, FL, is the region’s premier installer of retractable awnings. Choose from their extensive selection of fabric and canvas awnings, or have custom awnings created especially to fit your space. Call (844) 629-6464 today for a free estimate, or visit their website to learn more about their products and services.