Published on May 10, 2022
Canadians are the world’s long weekend experts. We have mastered the art of creating spaces at home and at the cottage for entertaining during every holiday. A good Canadian summer usually involves time in the sun and time spent with friends BBQing. Getting the right gear can make or break your fun.
Here’s what you’re going to need.
Patio Furniture
Comfortable lounging areas in your yard can elevate your outdoor experience, especially when company is over. Matching sofa sets with large ottomans come in every colour and design you can imagine, so finding the right fit for your personal style shouldn’t be difficult.
Outdoor Lighting
String lights and lanterns can be a gamechanger for your outdoor ambience. You can hang string lighting almost anywhere (along your fence, across branches, on your awning or gazebo) and add a soft touch of ambience when the sun goes down.
Temperature Control
For cooler nights, think about investing in some form of outdoor heating, either wood burning, electric, or propane. Outdoor heating has come a long way and most homeowners opt for a fireplace of some kind. A fireplace alongside a lovely outdoor couch set will help you and your guests feel right at home.
Grills and BBQs
The days of huge, bulky BBQs and grills are over! Regardless of what your space can hold, you can find a grill that will work for you. Looking for a tabletop grill that you can stow away? You have choices. Is it important to you that your grill matches the aesthetic of your backyard? You can likely find that too — and even on wheels.
Shade
You can select an umbrella of any size these days, including large umbrellas that tilt and can be placed off to the side of your seating/dining areas. Another popular backyard trend to provide additional cover is a sun shade. You will have to secure it between fences and trees, but it saves significant floor space.
At LIV Communities we pride ourselves on building upscale and family-friendly communities that you can make your own piece of paradise. There are several upcoming communities to explore like Serenity Bay in Severn and Sienna Woods in Brantford which are now open!