The Holiday season is an excellent time to make your outdoor spaces just as festive and inviting as your interior. Spread the winter spirit even further by providing a cozy spot for family gatherings and entertaining friends. Create an outdoor space that helps you enjoy the winter ambiance. A little creativity and planning can turn your outdoor areas into a seasonal showstopper, all while prioritizing safety and durability.
Festive Lighting
Using weatherproof outdoor lighting and extension cords is essential for creating coziness that can survive all winter. Try using LED lights to reduce heat and energy usage. Ensure wiring is secure in place–you do not want any loose cords hiding in your walkways waiting to trip someone. Solar or battery-powered lights also help minimize wiring.
Seasonal Greenery
Garland, wreaths, and potted evergreens can turn any space into a winter wonderland. Be sure to secure your greenery just like your lighting to prevent any damage if winter weather arises and keep natural greenery away from heat sources or electrical outlets to reduce fire risk.
Creating Cozy, Winter-Ready Seating
Weather-resistant furniture is a must if you want outdoor pieces that can be used reliably all year long. Any cloth pieces, like chairs or pillows, must be mildew and moisture-resistant if meant to survive the winter.
Adding Charming Festive Accessories
Transform your outdoor space into a winter wonderland with lanterns, holiday plants, garland, and of course, many twinkling lights. Add flameless candles to tabletops to elevate your space to look like a holiday movie set. Remember, if bad weather is coming, anything that can’t survive extreme weather must be brought inside or stored properly.
Safety First!
Safety should always be the top priority during the winter months. Clearing ice and snow is an absolute necessity for keeping your family safe and maintaining the structural integrity of your deck. Make sure you are choosing holiday decor that is not a safety hazard for anyone. Lights should be weatherproof to avoid any electrical issues. When choosing festive holiday plants, make sure they are not toxic to any of your furry friends. Wintertime and the holiday season are not convenient times to deal with any safety issues, so it’s best to prevent them as much as possible.
Armstrong is Here to Help
If you have any questions about how to best decorate for the season while keeping your deck safe, Armstrong Construction is happy to answer any questions.
