If you’re anything like us, you can’t believe it’s already February! That means that spring is right around the corner, and with it comes warmer weather. Now is the perfect time to start planning an outdoor renovation for your patio or yard. That way you can take full advantage of the warm weather when it arrives, and enjoy a full extra living space outside. We put together three of our favorite upgrades or renovations for your backyard. They’re ideas that we really think are practical, add value, and most of all, add memories with family and friends as you use them to entertain!

Outdoor living spaces with a TV

One of our favorite ways to upgrade your outdoor living space is to include technology right in the backyard! Thanks to the development of flat screens, it’s easier than ever to hang a television anywhere. There are several different ways to make a television work in an outdoor space, though it’s important to install them in enclosed spaces to guard them from the weather. Take a look below at the pictures of some beautiful outdoor spaces for some of the best ways to make use of an outdoor television.

Outdoor kitchen spaces

Thanks to so any people loving having outdoor living spaces, a lot of backyards now feature outdoor kitchens. There are spaces for small refrigerators, a variety of cooktops and sinks. Modern outdoor kitchen appliances also tend to come in stainless steel, since that makes the appliances more resistant to the weather and other wear and tear. A common design aesthetic is to put stainless steel in stone or brick. The rustic stone and modern stainless steel combination creates interesting contrast. The stone also helps anchor the appliances in place and gives them a more outdoorsy look.

Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits

A classic mainstay of an outdoor space is the fire pit. Many of us have spent fond evenings relaxing around the fire as the heat of the day dissipates. However, fire pits have adopted an artistic look over the years, looking more like “fire features” than traditional fire pits. Another development is instead of a fire pit, homeowners opt to take the traditional fireplace from inside the home and install it outside. These outdoor fireplaces usually provide seating areas and a backdrop for TVs.

These are three of our favorite features to add to outdoor living areas. Did we miss any that you have? Or did we miss any that you’d like to add to your space? Let us know in the comments!