Enjoying Outdoor Living Spaces Year-Round

Outdoor living spaces aren’t restricted to warm weather enjoyment. With a little planning and the right features, you can (and should) get year-round enjoyment with your outdoor living spaces in the Oklahoma City region. 

Stoke the home fires

If you don’t have a heat source, add a wood-burning fireplace or firepit. There’s nothing as cozy as a crackling fire outside on a chilly day or night. Add a s’mores buffet and a pot of hot chocolate to add campfire ambiance, or rekindle the romance by snuggling fireside under a starry night. For a quick fix, you can plug in an infrared heater (not to be confused with a space heater). A UL-listed infrared heater is both safe and energy-efficient. 

Plug into your entertainment

You don’t have to “rough it” outdoors. Have your patio wired for electricity and cable, so you can watch television or movies for an outdoor theater experience. The added connectivity will also be useful for so many other devices that require electricity. 

Get cooking

The addition of an outdoor kitchen to your outdoor living space expands the possibilities for four seasons of activity there. Run a gas line for your grill. Prepare anything from hot snacks to entire meals. A pizza oven is a popular choice for outdoor kitchens, along with a warming drawer and refrigerator. For chilly days, be prepared with a coffee station and a hot chocolate bar. 

Get a little heavy with lights

The days are shorter after the summer fades, so add exterior lighting to brighten up your space. From strings or ropes of lights to outdoor chandeliers and lamps, you can shed light when you need it. Solar-powered lights give you a soft glow without electricity, perfect for subtle lighting. 

Add warmth to your accents

Place some lap throws and blankets on your outdoor furniture, and an area rug to cozy up the space. Candles add ambiance and a touch of warmth as well. At Homes By Taber, we know that families in the Oklahoma City region love to enjoy the great outdoors whenever possible. 

For four seasons of fun, we include a well-appointed outdoor living space in our new homes—fully prepped with an outdoor fireplace, a gas line, a cable outlet, electrical outlets, and lighting. Contact us to discover the lifestyle you deserve.