1. Grill

The outdoor grill is a quintessential fixture in all our summer memories. Whether it’s burgers and franks over charcoal or getting the perfect sear marks while grilling chicken over natural gas, a grill is a necessity for warm weather outdoor dining. One of our all-time favorites is the Big Green Egg. Or browse through a wide selection of outdoor grills from Summerset Professional Grills here. (P.S. Scroll to the bottom of Summerset’s home page for a link to mouthwatering grilling recipes.)

2. Fire Pit

An outdoor fire pit feature adds an inviting coziness to your backyard. Creating soft light and warmth, it provides a gathering place for friends and family and – of course – the perfect place to roast marshmallows. Arrange some comfy outdoor seating around the fire pit for a gorgeous focal point.

3. Outdoor Fireplace

Nothing says “bring the indoors outside” quite like a stunning outdoor fireplace. It can completely change the look and feel of an outdoor living space, transforming a boring backyard into an elegant entertaining area

4. Lighting and Ceiling Fans

Fire isn’t the only way to bring light and warmth into your outdoor living space. Create both style and security with outdoor lighting fixtures like landscape lighting, string lights or even specialized lighting to highlight outdoor furniture or stonework. And keep things cool around your patio by incorporating outdoor ceiling fans with your overhead lighting. (Bonus: Ceiling fans move the air around, helping to keep bugs away!)

5. Outdoor Kitchen

Whether you want a simple drink prep area, or you’d like a full-scale oven with outdoor kitchen cabinets installed, adding a kitchen gives you the ultimate outdoor entertaining space. From patios to decks to poolside hangouts, even a small outdoor living area can be modified for all your kitchen essentials.