creating spaces for outdoor fall gatherings

Add lighting, furnishings, and plants to create inviting spaces for gatherings with friends and family on your patio or deck during the fall season:

Provide Lighting: With sunsets happening early during the autumn months, we can add residential-scaled lighting to create a warm, welcoming look. Add clusters of outdoor candles and lanterns on tables, and add strings of lights to add background lighting. For strings of lights on a pergola, deck railing, or fence, select lighting that is at an appropriate scale and color of light for residential settings, such as small incandescent bulbs spaced one foot apart.

Add Warmth: To create a comfortable setting during the cooler autumn temperatures, add plenty of seating with colorful cushions and be sure to provide a thick throw blanket for each guest. Neutral outdoor rugs combined with cushions in warm colors such as reds, oranges, or yellows and colorful potted plants add to a welcoming look.

Consider a Fire Table or Fire Pit: Adding a fire pit or fire table can create a gathering area for a small group. For outdoor gatherings, consider location of seating from walkways and orient seating for the best views to landscaped areas..

Enjoy: Serve hot beverages and autumn themed recipes, and enjoy the cool autumn days and evenings with family and friends!