How to Style Outdoor Spaces For Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
How to Style Your Outdoor Space For Any Season
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For those of us who just survived a long winter, it's hard not to envy people living in warm climates, given their year-round sunny skies. But whether you live in Maui, Montana, Maine, or anyplace in between, you can still enjoy your home's outdoor space despite the seasonal changes. (Yep, even when spring just can't seem to shake off cold weather.)
Here's how: identify activities you can enjoy whether it's hot or chilly, then make sure you're well-equipped with the right gear. Some solutions are obvious: get a blanket when autumn rolls around, and you can extend your patio time well into October. Others require a little more creativity, but hey — how else are you gonna enjoy s'mores in December?
Read on for simple ideas that can help you style your outdoor space throughout the year, along with some handy product solutions from Bed Bath & Beyond (aka the store that really does have everything).
For Spring and Fall
Feel that chill in the air? Not for long, if you have this Bee & Willow Solid Plush Full/Queen Blanket ($45) wrapped around you. The plush and cozy fleece insulates against nippy weather, while the machine-washable fabric means you don't have to be precious when it comes to cleaning. And need we remind you of how utterly romantic it can be to snuggle up with someone else "to stay warm"?
For All Year 'Round
Whether you're roasting s'mores in June or huddling around a fire with hot cocoa in December, this W Home Stonington Tile-Top Steel Wood-Burning Fire Pit With Protective Cover ($200, originally $250) is a pleasant gathering place.
For All Year 'Round
If you prefer a more modern look, this speckled Teamson Home Contemporary 24-Inch Wood Burning Fire Pit ($169) has an open design that looks super sleek in snow and springtime alike.
For Summer
Citronella oil is known to keep biting insects away, but rarely are the candles presented as well as in this Studio 3B Citronella Cement Pot 3-Wick Candle ($15). The cement vessel is filled with a generous pour of bug-banishing citronella-infused wax, so you don't have to choose between aesthetic and mosquito bites.
For Summer
Not only does a No Se'em 96-Inch Grommet Window Curtain Panel ($57) give you that breezy pop-star-on-vacation-in-Miami vibe, but it also keeps bugs from gobbling you alive. The mildew-resistant mesh is treated with Permethrin, an FDA-approved treatment that deters insects from coming close. Whether you choose one panel or a set, you'll enjoy lounging outdoors far more.
For Summer
Whether you position it on a stand or hang it from a tree, this Sunnydaze 2-Person Quilted Printed Fabric Spreader Bar Hammock and Pillow ($90) promises a summer of stretching out and gently swaying in the breeze. Can't you feel your stress levels sinking already?
For Summer and Fall
Stylishly fabricated with eucalyptus wood, this Safavieh Renzo Indoor/Outdoor Bar Cart ($274) brings the festivities wherever you wheel it. When the weather's warm, use it to serve canapés and cocktails. When the temperature falls, turn it into a home for doughnuts and hot cider — and then bring it indoors if you like.
For Winter
Even on overcast and snowy days, these Sunnydaze 200 Count White LED Solar Powered String Lights ($20, originally $24) draw in enough sunlight to light up. Display them as part of your holiday decorations, or hang them above a walkway to create a magical, twinkling canopy.
