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Simple steps to create the perfect outdoor oasis
Summer is home to many of the year’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’s your
home away from home, which begs the
question - do you like your current digs?
If your home’s outdoor space lacks the
comfort and appeal you are longing for,
don’t worry. Now is the perfect time to
transform your backyard into the perfect
outdoor oasis you can enjoy all summer
long.
To get started upgrading your backyard
without breaking the bank - follow these
tips from the experts at Lowe’s.
• A place to gather. Th ink of the parties
you’ve hosted in your home. Th ey’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. Five-piece dining
sets from Lowe’s are perfect for more
intimate gatherings, while seven-piece
sets comfortably accommodate larger
crowds.
• Th e focal point of your kitchen. Grilling
out is a staple of any summer party, so
if your existing grill isn’t hitting all cylinders,
it’s time for an upgrade. Th e
Master Forge 5-Burner Modular Gas
Grill 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.
• A place to relax. Th e 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. Th e Garden Treasures Palm
City Patio Sectional Furniture features
sleek and sturdy black steel frames coupled
with tan Olefi n cushions that up
the comfort level, meaning when you
sit, you’ll never want to leave.
• A little shade goes a long way. An allday
party means plenty of sun, and
when guests need a break from the
heat, it’s good to provide an area of
relief. Patio umbrellas are an aff ordable
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,
look for an umbrella outfi tted with
LED lights.
• Th e perfect accents. Th e diff erence
between a backyard and an outdoor
oasis is in the details you add to your
space. Island King Garden Torches
bring light to any situation. With durable
metal construction and a long-lasting
fi berglass wick, these lights will keep
their look in any conditions. To add
a little extra green space to your outdoor
entertaining area, consider purchasing
raised garden beds. Th ey provide
a grand ambiance upgrade to your
oasis at an aff ordable price.
Summer has just begun! Implement
any of the upgrades listed above and
you’ll be able to enjoy the season’s greatest
days from your brand-new oasis. To
fi nd everything you need to remake your
backyard, without breaking your bank,
visit lowes.com.
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