You can take the chilling bite out of fall when you're entertaining outdoors by building a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It doesn't take much to make a fun and comfortable spot for guests that will keep their spirits high and the cold at bay. If you want to make your outdoor living room or entertainment space ready for autumn, just follow these simple tips!

Consider adding a fireplace or fire pit. Either option can be a great heat source in addition to a wonderful way to light the entire space. Who doesn't love sitting around a fire with friends and family? Fire pits are fireplaces that may appear simple on the outside, but there's a lot of factors that need to be considered when building one to keep everyone safe. Contact a professional to make sure it's done correctly.

Do your cooking outdoors. When you're entertaining outside and looking to feed your guests, it only makes sense to do as much of the cooking outside as you can. An outdoor grill helps keep things warm while entertaining your guests as you cook. If you want to be especially fancy you can try your hand at cooking over a fire pit.

Build up space. If you like entertaining outdoors, it's a worthwhile investment to build the space to be more accommodating. That means adding outdoor furniture, rugs or carpeting (that are easy place and remove), countertops, tables, fixtures, appliances, and other accommodations that your guests will find inviting.

Long Island Poolscapes has over 40 years of experience making over backyards and bringing them to life. If you'd like to learn more about what we can do for your outdoor entertaining needs, we invite you to call us at 631-698-8873 for a free consultation.