Hosting Outside in the Warmest Months

While Florida’s climate allows homeowners to host outdoors year-round, outdoor celebrations are hosted predominantly in the warmest months. Whether you are hosting a 4th of July party, a baby shower, or a family reunion, preparing to keep your guests comfortable should be at the top of your preparation list. Here are a few ideas to keep your guests cool while they enjoy your outdoor spaces. 

Shade

Guests are coming for fun, food, and fellowship. Skip the heat, damaging UV rays, and sunburns, by providing your guests with ample shade. If your deck, patio, or porch is over-exposed to sunshine it can also cause additional wear on your patio furniture and outdoor decor. Retractable awnings provide an affordable, long-term solution. You can customize an awning to fit the look of your home and the ease of operation that works best for you. A retractable awning will protect you and your guests stylishly, while offering you the ability to close it as needed. For evenings in the outdoors, your awning can provide a beautiful space to hang outdoor lights.  

Hydration

Providing your guests with a self-service beverage station can ensure that everyone stays hydrated. Having fun drink options with ice buckets and drink dispensers can add a flair to your party decor as well. An inflatable baby pool filled with ice is a creative and fun way to store canned and bottled drinks for your guests.  Remember to buy plenty of ice to keep your drinks cool!  

Fans 

Adding fans to your outdoor spaces can help guests to feel cooler and more comfortable during your celebrations. Ceiling fans work well for permanent structures. Pedestal fans, shop fans, and wall-mounted fans will work best under awnings or shade structures. If you are purchasing a fan specifically for outdoor use, consider getting a weather-resistant model. There are also water misting fans that would definitely help your guests to stay cool and comfortable.

Awning Authority has been providing high-quality, fully customizable retractable awnings to the Villages, Ocala, and the surrounding areas for over ten years. We are authorized SunSetter providers and are passionate about providing you with the best products, installation, and customer service. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and see how we can help you to enjoy your outdoor spaces more!