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Itching to Gather Outdoors? Five Top Upgrades for Stylish Outdoor Living

Posted by Wilcox Electric on Mar 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM

bigstock-Open-Kitchen-With-Empty-Dining-358311833You can almost see it coming. There's no scent yet. There is no discernible feeling, but the anticipation begins, especially as we look forward to being outdoors and enjoying our time in a fun, comfortable, and stylish way. Here is a list of the top five reasons to upgrade your outside now! Spring is right around the corner.

Even the most fabulous outdoor living perks usually need to fit within a few parameters, like available area, budget, family makeup, and neighborhood, all of which play a part in which project is perfect for you. Here are five of our favorites:

  1. Exterior lighting and electrical options for outdoor living range from simple to impressive. Start simple, or go full-blown romantic, casual, or outside formal, according to your personal preference. Exterior lighting is almost always the fastest way to transform your outdoor world. 
  2. Outdoor kitchens – If entertaining involves food prep at your house, and you enjoy entertaining outdoors, then an outdoor kitchen could be a great upgrade for you. Besides a barbeque grill, consider extras like stovetop, microwave, coffee brewer, or beverage refrigerator. 
  3. Movie nights – This might be a favorite for the whole family. When you create a relaxing space with comfortable chairs, accessible snacks, a Bluetooth headphone sound system, and a big screen could turn movie night into a coveted event. And saving the cost of movie tickets – priceless, right? 
  4. Speakers – If headphones aren't your thing and you have the proper space (and invite the neighbors), outdoor speakers can bring so much to your life. Whether it's audio-only for music or surround sound for a movie thriller, speakers make atmosphere and fun possible. Speakers can be concealed in a variety of ways that enhance the atmosphere from out of sight. 
  5. Being able to keep a smart eye on things – When you have kids at home, no matter what their age, it can be reassuring to have a smart camera set up to see the front door or the kid's rooms from wherever you are outdoors. Professional assistance from a qualified electrician will customize your system to your specs, so you can keep a safe, smart eye on things while you're outside. 

Bonus Idea for A Great Day Outdoors

There you go! Five great ideas for enhancing and increasing your outdoor time! Here's a bonus idea: 

Cherry Blossoms – This is the most cherished sign of spring throughout the area. When the cherries begin to bloom, we know the brightest time of the year has become. Whether you enjoy this delightful sight at home or on a trip to the Tidal Basin, seeing the cherry blossoms is sure to bring a smile.


While we are not in the cherry blossom business, we can take care of all your other outdoor needs, including a fabulous outdoor kitchen. Contact Wilcox Electric now, and let's get your dream scheduled. You won't regret it. 

Topics: Outdoor lighting solutions, outdoor living

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