How To Create A Winter Wonderland Outside

As we move from crispy fall into chilly winter there is no reason your outdoor living area needs to ice over. In fact outdoor areas can become quite cozy in the the winter months, with a little creativity and a hot toddy or a warm cup of cider, you can cozy up in the crisp air.

Choosing an outdoor winter theme can be a good place to start. Do you enjoy a pine tree green or maybe you are a winter white lover. Either way choosing a winter theme can be a good place to start when creating your festive outdoor winter space. Ideas for themes can range from monochromatic to quirky. Here are some theme ideas to bring a bit of yourself outside.

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Ski Chalet
Snow Globe
Winter White
Fire and Ice

Decorations are another fun way to put some spice in the cold outdoors. If you have a backyard adorned with trees hang ice sickles or bulbs as decorations. They are easy to find at most craft stores during the holiday season and some are even shatterproof. Stacks of bound wood, sticks and tree branches properly placed can provide a classy natural element to your decor. Your theme can be a good way to dictate your choices and give your inner designer a path to follow.

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Lighting can bring a sense of serenity to any space, but stringing lights around an outdoor area in the winter warms the soul. Another great lighting idea is using different color bulbs if that fits your festive theme. Candles are another way to warm an outdoor environment and bring some luxury outside. If it's the fragrance of winter you are after, adding scented candles such as pine or amber can add to the holiday ambiance.

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Warmth of an outdoor space is the center of it all. Having a trunk outdoors filled with plush blankets is a great way to create a feeling of comfort. Along with blankets adding heating lamps can make you feel snug. Outdoor heating lamps come in all shapes and sizes, so you can choose one that works for your space. A must on a chilly night is a fire. Invest in a firepit for your space that will be utilized not only in the colder months, but the backyard summer camping nights too.

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Adding a tent or a pavilion to your outdoor space can create a lavish indoor outdoor feel to your environment. It also provides a slightly enclosed area that screams for festive decor. Decorating the inside of your tent or pavilion can really bring the feel of a comfortable holiday living room to the outdoors.

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Whatever theme you choose, putting that extra bit of warmth into your outdoor winter wonderland can create a space that will most likely keep you outdoors all winter.