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Top 4 essentials for better outdoor living

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(BPT) - Because you love your home, you want to make your outdoor spaces just as comfortable and unique as the ones you've created indoors. Whether you dream of entertaining or relaxing, you want to make memories in beautiful outdoor areas curated to reflect your tastes and durable enough to meet your demands.

From hosting outdoor dinner parties to seeking solace in your own garden sanctuary, here are four essentials that will help you create the ultimate oasis in your backyard.

1. Quality Kitchen Tools to Cook Outdoors Like a Pro

For those who love to entertain or simply enjoy cooking outdoors, high-quality outdoor cooking appliances are a game-changer. Stainless outdoor grills, griddles, smokers and pizza ovens provide a top-notch cooking experience and add a touch of style to your outdoor space.

Make sure to invest in appliances that are designed to stand the test of time while providing exceptional performance, like those from Belgard’s Elements line. With the right outdoor kitchen tools, you can confidently look forward to many years ahead of whipping up tasty meals al fresco in your beautiful backyard.

Dream outdoor kitchen with grill, smoker, and island counter with fire feature.

2. Shade and Privacy to Customize Your Space

Your outdoor space should feel like an extension of your home. One way you can recreate the privacy of your indoor spaces outside is with privacy screens and outdoor curtains. Available in a variety of designs and material options, you'll find the right one to enhance the aesthetic of your outdoor spaces.

Other worthwhile additions to consider are pergolas and umbrellas to create shaded areas for additional comfort. These not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space but also offer practical benefits like additional protection from the elements.

Back yard oasis with shade feature on patio.

3. Planters that Bring Your Space to Life

If you have a patio or deck, bring an artistic touch to these outdoor areas with beautiful planters. Adding greenery to the space can instantly create a welcoming ambiance, so pick out planters that complement your outdoor furniture and decor so you can showcase your plants and flowers in style.

Planters can add a unique design, and when using the highest quality materials, they can offer exceptional performance and long-lasting durability. Tall planters, planter bowls and more will last season after season and can even be used as a multifunctional unit that offers division in your space. You can also add modular components to create another place to sit.

Backyard patio shower with hot tub spa

4. Fire Features that Transform your Backyard

Transform your backyard into a warm, inviting haven where memories are made with fire features. For example, outdoor firepits and firepit inserts elevate your outdoor experience by creating a cozy focal point in your backyard.

Check out this selection of outdoor fire features from Belgard. Whether you need a stone fire pit or a gas fire pit insert, you’ll find the right product to make your family and guests want to gather outdoors for warmth, comfort and bonding.

Back yard fire feature surrounded by cozy, comfortable outdoor wicker furniture.

Start living your best life just outside your back door by looking for meticulously crafted outdoor products that blend seamlessly with any design aesthetic, from modern to rustic. For more ideas and design inspiration, visit ElementsHome.com.