Outdoor Living

Summer seems to always be on the horizon for those of us living in the Sunshine State. Luckily for us, the First Coast is the perfect place to enjoy the sweet sunshine. If you plan on entertaining, there is no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with your very own outdoor oasis. Imagine entertaining friends and family and stepping outside onto a patio with sounds of a waterfall pool, comfy chairs, glittering party lights and a firepit. Many people have begun living a much more active lifestyle with more emphasis on the outdoors compared to years past. Several decades ago, a backyard patio was very minimal, consisting of a few chairs and a grill. Life was not as focused on creating a dazzling backyard oasis to soak in the sun and Florida’s beautiful weather. Outdoor enclosures are on the top of the list of desired home improvements and additions. For example, companies like Lifetime Enclosures can turn homes from simple living spaces to year around vacation spots by bringing the indoors outside with a warm and welcoming addition to your home. It is common for many Florida homes to have an outdoor patio or lanai connected to the home. While these areas can be a good addition to a home, many are small and in certain situations, may not be the best use of limited space. Updating an outdoor area is a guaranteed way that homeowners can utilize all the space possible whether by converting their lanai, adding a patio cover, an awning or a screen enclosure. The latest LightStream Home Improvement Survey found that 77 percent of homeowners had plans to renovate their homes with almost half of those homeowners planning on accomplishing outdoor renovations before working on indoor improvements throughout their home. An updated, enclosed outdoor area is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors all year long. A patio enclosure or lanai provides some control over the elements protecting you from inclimate weather, and even allows you to watch a beautiful sunset in a relaxing space. Besides giving you protection from weather, a lanai or patio enclosure will also give you additional privacy and security. There are many options when it comes to furnishing your outdoor oasis whether you are looking for traditional wood, cast iron or aluminum, but nothing will protect your patio furniture and décor better than enclosing your outdoor patio. An enclosure offers needed protection from the Florida elements including rain, wind and the sun’s harmful UV rays. No one wants to walk out onto their beautiful enclosure to find wet, soggy, sun-faded cushions complete with dust, dirt, mold and mildew. With a vision and plan, the perfect outdoor oasis is possible to turn from a dream into reality. The product is an oasis that you can share with family and friends. With lush, blooming foliage, gorgeous patio furniture and the relaxing breeze of a beautiful Florida day, you can take back your day with an enclosed outdoor oasis–the perfect place to enjoy that morning cup of coffee or evening entertaining. If you are still not quite sure where to begin in your search for the perfect backyard oasis, contact a professional. With a vision and plan, professionals such as Lifetime Enclosures, offer free estimates and can turn your dreams of the perfect outdoor oasis into reality.