For a lot of people, living in Westminster, CA is great for all the sunshine and warm weather. Unfortunately, in winter, while the weather is mild, temperatures can get cold, especially at night. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy being outside. In fact, a few additions and renovations can make porch life cozier than ever—even in the winter.

Heaters or Fire Features

First thing’s first, you want family and guests to feel warm, even if the air is chilly. With the addition of a fire feature, you add both a beautiful focal point and a functional source of heat. It will give you a place to entertain, gather, or just plain relax. If an outdoor fire place or fire pit isn’t an option, there are other ways to use outdoor heating to warm up your space. Heated floors are a unique option, for example.

Blankets, Pillows and Rugs

You can easily transition your patio furniture to cooler weather by adding warm blankets, cushions, furs, and pillows. You can mix patterns and textures to suit your tastes, whether you like a hot pop of dramatic color or a warm blend of neutrals. You also might want to insulate the floor with an outdoor rug. Just make sure you also get a hardy outdoor trunk to store the accessories. And if it doubles as extra seating, even better.

Lighting and Technology

Ambiance is key, especially when it comes to outdoor entertaining. String lights are vastly popular, but not the only option. You can find outdoor chandeliers, flameless candles, or battery operated lanterns. And with standing heat laps, you can get both warmth and light. You might even consider some Bluetooth speakers to set the tone for brunch or a late night gathering. Or an outdoor television. They are plenty of options that you can even store outside.

Outdoor Kitchen or Bar

Want to do some cooking outside? You might consider adding an outdoor cooking appliance like a built in grill or pizza oven. The delicious aromas will be hard to ignore and the appliances can also work to heat things up. Don’t have enough space for a large appliance? Consider a smaller counter or bar instead. That way, you can still enjoy snacks and drinks outdoors, without having to keep traversing through the patio doors.

Enclosed Patio

Not sure you want to deal with the wet and cold? You can enclose your patio with screens or windows.  It will be a beautiful addition to your home and improve insulation if you do enjoy indoor/outdoor living. This will protect your pillows, blankets, cushions, and furniture.

Looking for ways to upgrade access to your patio with new patio doors or windows? Or interested in enclosing your patio in Westminster, CA? Consider Seaport Windows and Doors as your improvement experts. You can call us at 714-220-3939 to talk to one of our team members or set up an in-home consultation. Or, come look at our products at 4201 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

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