With all of the ups and downs of the pandemic in the last year, many people have likely been conditioned to want to stay at home more. Humans are creatures of habit and even after all is over and we can travel comfortably and freely, we will likely find ourselves wanting to spend more time at home anyway. Besides, you can save a lot of time and effort as well as money in the long run by making your home the best vacation spot instead of traveling the world.
Like to enjoy the fancy foods when you travel? Try an outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor kitchens are great additions to your home. While it is nice to have someone cook your food for you on vacation, teaching yourself to cook, learning new recipes, and trying them out on your family is a wonderful way to relax outdoors and bond. It’s also going to give you useful skills that will impress everyone around you and be a fun new hobby to get into. Cooking is a great stress reliever as well, so it’s the perfect way to spend your days off.
Prefer to hang out by the pool? Have an outdoor swimming pool installed.
Swimming pools are always a perfect choice for those who want to spend more time outdoors while still beating the heat. You can take a trip and hang out by the pool of your hotel, but there’s less fun to be had when the hotels are busy, and the pools are cramped. Having an entire pool to yourself in your own backyard is going to be much more enjoyable for everyone. Especially since a personal pool means no strangers who might not be the cleanest will be sharing your space with you. And pools are great for people of all ages, so no matter who you are, you know you will enjoy some pool time.
Like to sit in a shaded chair and relax? A pergola or pavilion would be great for you.
For those that enjoy the relaxing aspect of vacations, simply having a pergola or pavilion installed where you can pull up a chair and sit and read a good book will be the key to bringing vacation to you. If you want to take a break from work and simply chill out, there’s no need to deal with the stress of the airport or finding an affordable hotel when you can do the same thing in the comfort of your own backyard. It’s likely to be quieter than a noisy beach anyway!
More into roasting marshmallows at a campsite? Invest in an outdoor fire pit.
Fire pits and fireplaces are easy additions to your space that can completely change the ambiance. It can be a fun thing to do with your friends and family and if it’s in your own backyard, you can do it more often. This eliminates the hassle of driving out into the middle of nowhere to camp, and you will always have the option for indoor plumbing when you need it.
No matter what your ideal vacation is, there’s always a way to bring the vacation to you! And who wouldn’t want the option to relax year-round, no matter what day of the week it is? No more waiting until you can get a couple weeks off of work to enjoy your free time, with any of these outdoor living features in your yard, you can vacation for a few hours after a long day at work if you really want to!
Why not commit to making your backyard a more inviting space for the summer? Give us a call or fill out the form on our contact page to get in touch with us about bringing the vacation space to you!
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