Chill out in your screened porch on a rainy Maryland day in these ways!
It’s a cold, rainy day, and you have no plans but to relax. If you have a sturdy screened porch, you have the bare bones for what you need to have a relaxing day. Even though screened porches are technically outdoor spaces, they can still be perfect for enjoying those rainy days. Check out these ideas for chilling in your screened porch on a sleepy Maryland day.
Have a Source of Warmth
First, you will want to have a source of warmth. In a screened porch, you have the option of adding a built-in fireplace or a fire pit that’s safe for enclosed areas. You can also put in patio heaters, a wood-burning stove, or radiant floor heating.
Keep Out the Rain
If it is a windy day, the rain can come into your screened porch and spray you while you’re trying to relax. It won’t be very comfortable. You can keep out the rain by adding removable clear vinyl screens, tapestries, outdoor-grade curtains, or a combination. Otherwise, it doesn’t hurt to let the cool air infiltrate the room.
Make It Homey
It can be harder to chill out in a place that doesn’t feel homey in some way. Add overhead lighting so you can have great visibility even at night, along with some floor or table lamps fit for outdoor use.
Aside from lighting, furnish the space with outdoor-grade furniture and rugs, making it look like an indoor room. Living potted plants are the finishing touch. Most species will love the ample sunlight. Just be sure to take them indoors when they can’t endure the cold.
Make a Hot Drink
Nothing is quite so relaxing on a cold, rainy day than a hot drink. Whatever your favorites are, they’re on the menu. If your screened porch has a fitting outlet, you can even use your electric kettle or coffee maker in the same room.
Do a Fun Activity
Sometimes, chilling out can mean simply sitting down with a hot drink and gazing outside. Other ways to chill in your screened porch include playing a game, crafting, reading a book, listening to music, or taking a nap.
If you can envision yourself in a screened porch like this, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence can help you make it happen. Read on for more rainy day ideas here.
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