Spending time outdoors can be a great way to enjoy some peace away from your hectic daily life, spend time with your loved ones, and improve your mental health. Whether the sun is scorching hot or the winds are freezing, you shouldn’t have to stop spending time outdoors.
If you have an outdoor space that you’re dying to transform, there are a lot of options to consider. Here are a few design ideas to help you get started as you enhance your outdoor space for year-round use.
1: Install an Outdoor Cooking Space
Finding a way to incorporate a cooking space outside is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors year-round. When the weather’s nice and the temperature is comfortable, you can spend time grilling and spending time with friends and family before enjoying a tasty meal from the grill.
Even if the temperature outside is a little uncomfortable for you, you can still enjoy your outdoor space by grilling whatever you want and bringing it inside to enjoy or under an outdoor shelter. Besides adding something to cook on, you can add additional counter space so you can handle everything outside.
2: Add a Fire Feature
Fire fixtures are some of the best things you can add to your outdoor space because they’re versatile. Fixtures like fire pits or places can keep you warm when the air is chilly, allowing you to still be outside without shivering.
Or, when the mosquitos start to show up in full force, trying to push you inside, they create a great barrier for those pesky bugs. You can also use them to roast marshmallows or even hotdogs if you want to have a little fun. 
3: Build a Secure Shelter
Building or installing a shelter in your backyard or other outdoor space is one of the most obvious things you can do to ensure you can enjoy the space year-round. The best part about adding some type of shelter for your outdoor space is that it can be as simple as something like umbrellas or awnings or more complex and require sturdy building materials like 30-foot trusses.
Regardless of the type of shelter you choose to add, it can help protect you from the sun and elements so you can enjoy being outside whenever you want.
4: Install Ceiling Fans & Heaters
You don’t want to underestimate the power of cooling and heating for your outdoor space. While it might seem counterproductive, adding ceiling fans to outdoor ceilings can help you stay comfortable throughout the year and small heating devices can provide extra warmth while you sip hot chocolate in the winter.
5: Add Lighting Fixtures
An outdoor space isn’t complete without lighting. Even though you can rely on the sun for adequate lighting during the day, if you want to enjoy being outside at night, adding lanterns, wall lights, or any other kind can elevate your space.
For those who have or are planning on adding a fire pit to their outdoor space, that can be used for lighting too, but in the heat of summer, you’ll be happy you have other lighting options so you can truly enjoy your outdoor space for longer.
6: Incorporate Weather-Proof Furniture
Last but certainly not least, you’ll want to think about adding furniture that you can use year-round. Ideally, this will include furniture that is weather-resistant or at least comes with coverings to preserve the quality of the furniture for as long as possible. 
Depending on what you want your outdoor space to look like and how much room you have, the furniture you’ll want can vary. You might only have room for a few simple chairs and an end table. But, if you’re looking to make your outdoor space comfortable and cozy, and you have extra space, you can consider adding different outdoor couches like sectionals for lounging, coffee tables, dining tables and chairs, and much more.
Conclusion
When you create an oasis in your outdoor space, you want to be able to enjoy it no matter what month you’re in. From adding solid shelter to adding cooking features and weather-proof furniture, you can craft a stunning outdoor space that you’ll never want to leave.