{"id":5263,"date":"2017-06-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=c9c72b8e14fefe4adea51cc7c8e72cce"},"modified":"2017-06-03T02:33:37","modified_gmt":"2017-06-03T02:33:37","slug":"simple-steps-to-create-the-perfect-outdoor-oasis-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/simple-steps-to-create-the-perfect-outdoor-oasis-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple steps to create the perfect outdoor oasis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta name=\"Googlebot-News\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(BPT) &#8211; Summer is home to many of the year&rsquo;s most beautiful days, so who can blame you for wanting to spend them all outside? Your yard becomes your living room and your patio the kitchen. It&rsquo;s your home away from home, which begs the question &mdash; do you like your current digs?<\/p>\n<p>If your home&#8217;s outdoor space lacks the comfort and appeal you are longing for, don&rsquo;t worry. Now is the perfect time to transform your backyard into the perfect outdoor oasis you can enjoy all summer long.<\/p>\n<p>To get started upgrading your backyard without breaking the bank &mdash; follow these tips from the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lowe&rsquo;s<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>* A place to gather.<\/strong> Think of the parties you&rsquo;ve hosted in your home. They&#8217;ve likely all had a common gathering place such as the kitchen counter, the living room couch or the dining room table. Your outdoor space needs a similar location and a dining set naturally invites guests to relax. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/projects\/porch-deck-and-patio\/outdoor-furniture-buying-guide\/article\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Five-piece dining sets from Lowe&#8217;s<\/a> are perfect for more intimate gatherings, while seven-piece sets comfortably accommodate larger crowds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>* The focal point of your kitchen.<\/strong> Grilling out is a staple of any summer party, so if your existing grill isn&rsquo;t hitting all cylinders, it&rsquo;s time for an upgrade. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Master-Forge-5-Burner-Modular-Gas-Grill\/3511543\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Master Forge 5-Burner Modular Gas Grill<\/a> features four heavy-duty burners, one infrared searing burner and one infrared rotisserie burner, giving you a solution for any menu choice. Plus, its built-in halogen lights can keep your party going long into the night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>* A place to relax.<\/strong> The sofas and armchairs in your living room are popular sitting destinations during any indoor event, and you can create the same environment outdoors with sectional patio furniture. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Garden-Treasures-Palm-City-5-Piece-Steel-Patio-Conversation-Set\/50329451\"  rel=\"nofollow\">The Garden Treasures Palm City Patio Sectional Furniture<\/a> features sleek and sturdy black steel frames coupled with tan Olefin cushions that up the comfort level, meaning when you sit, you&#8217;ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>* A little shade goes a long way.<\/strong> An all-day party means plenty of sun, and when guests need a break from the heat, it&rsquo;s good to provide an area of relief. Patio umbrellas are an affordable option, available in 8-1\/2 and 9-foot varieties, providing ample coverage for a large gathering. And to keep the awning a hot destination into the evening, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Simply-Shade-Red-Market-Patio-Umbrella-Common-9-ft-W-x-9-ft-L-Actual-8-6-ft-W-x-8-6-ft-L\/1000176921\"  rel=\"nofollow\">look for an umbrella outfitted with LED lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>* The perfect accents.<\/strong> The difference between a backyard and an outdoor oasis is in the details you add to your space. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/TIKI-Island-King-66-in-Large-Flame-Gun-Metal-Steel-Garden-Torch\/999981752\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Island King Garden Torches<\/a> bring light to any situation. With durable metal construction and a long-lasting fiberglass wick, these lights will keep their look in any conditions. To add a little extra green space to your outdoor entertaining area, consider purchasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/EMSCO-GROUP-20-in-W-x-24-in-L-x-10-in-H-Earth-Brown-Resin-Raised-Garden-Bed\/3341626\"  rel=\"nofollow\">raised garden beds<\/a>. They provide a grand ambiance upgrade to your oasis at an affordable price. <\/p>\n<p>Summer has just begun! Implement any of the upgrades listed above and you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy the season&#8217;s greatest days from your brand-new oasis. To find everything you need to remake your backyard, without breaking your bank, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lowes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; Summer is home to many of the year&rsquo;s most beautiful days, so who can blame you for wanting to spend them all outside? Your yard becomes your living room and your patio the kitchen. It&rsquo;s your home away from home, which begs the quest&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":114,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diy","category-home-improvement-blogs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/114"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5263"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5263\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5263"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}