In summer, the evenings call for relaxation and togetherness. The sun slowly sets and the heat of the day turns into a pleasant breeze. You take a sip of a refreshing drink while enjoying the company of your partner, friends or family. With the right tips and ideas, you can create an atmosphere where everyone feels at home. With the 5 tips in this article, you will fully enjoy the cosiest summer evenings in your own garden.
1. Look carefully at the layout of your garden
If you want to make the most of summer evenings, it is a good idea to consider the layout of your garden. Are there enough comfortable seats available? Think pleasant chairs with cushions, a lounge sofa and/or a lounger. If it cools down in the evening, a veranda will ensure you enjoy a pleasant temperature for longer. Especially when you close it with sliding doors.
2. Create atmosphere with lighting
A cosy summer evening starts with the right atmosphere. And when night falls, you don't want to be in the dark. Lighting plays an important role in creating the right atmosphere. So don't just go for functional lighting, but also look at options for atmospheric garden lighting. Think light garlands on trees or along fences, lanterns and candles for a warm glow. Do you have a veranda? Then create extra atmosphere with dimmable and/or adjustable lighting in different colours and shades.
3. Provide extra warmth when it starts to cool down
Is it going to cool down a bit later in the evening, but do you still want to stay outside for a long time? Then provide some extra warmth in clever ways. Put on an extra layer of clothes and lay out some fleece blankets on the chairs for yourself and your guests. Sit together around the fire pit or put up a heater for extra warmth. Glass sliding doors ensure that the heat stays under the veranda. You can open and close these as you wish for more or less heat.
4. Get rid of mosquitoes and other insects
On a summer evening, all kinds of insects emerge. They are attracted to warmth and light, so there is a good chance they will invite themselves to your cosy summer evening. A well-known solution is to put down Citronella candles. There are also special anti-mosquito lamps with a certain vibration that keeps mosquitoes at bay. Make sure there are as few gaps and openings as possible under the veranda. To close off the sides, install a glass wedge or a wedge on fence.
5. Think of fun activities
Perhaps a 'simple' snack and a drink is enough for a pleasant summer evening. But there are many activities that will make your summer evening even more fun. Examples include:
- Barbecuing
- Watching an outdoor film
- Dancing with music
- Playing games
- Making cocktails
- Stargazing
Using these ideas, you will have plenty of inspiration for the best summer evenings.
With Gumax® verandas, you get to fully enjoy your own garden in every season. Complete your garden with sun shading for hot days and create extra atmosphere with the Gumax® Lighting System. Configure your veranda and experience a wonderful summer.
