The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we approach outdoor areas. Luckily, people have balconies and for those who have the luxury, an extended outdoor area that can be used better when it comes to home decor.  

People's utilisation of outdoor spaces was impacted by the levels of lockdown and movement restrictions, frequently keeping them away from the advantages of nature. The pandemic and the actions are taken to manage it offer an intriguing experiment looking at the relationships between exposure to nature, outdoor activity, and people's health and welfare in extreme conditions. Several scientific studies have demonstrated how spending time in nature is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. While the pandemic has kept people indoors for the last two years, many with outdoor living spaces have been using their decks, porches, and patios more frequently and think their outdoor living area is more important than ever.

An exclusive survey conducted in January 2021 found that people spent more time relaxing, grilling, gardening, working out, eating, playing with their pets and kids, and entertaining outside. Outdoor areas are often places for us to relax and spend time with our families, but today we need them for body and mind rejuvenation. As you will design your outdoor space this winter season, the following suggestions shared by Rajiv Sethi, founder and director of Woodcraft International will aid in enhancing the vitality, visual contrast, and texture of your area.