cabana additions we love

While everyone else is sharing their cute pumpkins, you can find us still celebrating summer! 

If you guys have been tuning in for a while, then you know that once upon a time, we built a full-on cabana in our backyard. In fact, we have a whole series for you to build your own, here. 

It’s been a game changer for entertaining, and just for us, in general. I guess we’re really looking forward to the long weekend ahead. Our kids love it for hosting their own friends, we love it for quiet nights, and even football season and beyond. 

Yes, our pool is a different color here. It’s actually all cleared up now. Construction + a broken filter = long summer of figuring it out. 

Someone asked us on social media the other day, if there were any additions we’ve made that we’ve seen as worth it, in this space. And today we thought we’d include a little round up of sorts, to include a few of our faves. 

We’ve come a long way from that before!

Ew, David. 

1. Cabana Additions We Love: Plugs

This may sound silly, but we’re slowly but surely adding them in practical places. This spot in particular is perfect for charging stations. Jamin tends to take over this spot in the fall for football, and it’s a great, practical addition.

We also use this space as a writer’s escape when the weather permits, so it’s nice to have a charging option for all things laptops, and beyond. 

2. Cabana Additions We Love: Pool Supply Storage

{And honestly, the barn door, too.}

When we finished off the cabana, we were so exhausted, we decided to wait to finish off the shelving inside. I guess we were just pumped to start using it, and were totally over all things construction since this was no small undertaking. Then last spring, we finished off the closet. Once we did, it was a total game changer. 

We have room for pool chemicals, cleaners, supplies, toys, towels, floats, and so much more. 

A place or everything and everything in it’s place, the cabana closet has freed up room for our home on the inside. We were also able to include a much-needed charging station for cordless tools, lanterns, and well… the possibilities are kinda endless. 

We love having this practical side. Not only is it a great spot for entertaining and more, it’s perfect for real life, and functional storage. 

We’ve added blankets for cooler weather, supplies for al fresco dining, and extra pillows for game and movie nights. Having everything at our fingertips just makes so much more sense. See all those details, here!

3. Cabana Additions We Love: the Speaker

Silly, but true. We’ve added a little Move speaker to our poolside antics, because they are great, wireless connectors. It charges here, but makes so much more sense for teens to gather with access to music when entertaining. This entire space is actually really great for them, and all things hosting their friends. {read: The uncool adults are out of the way, but close enough if anyone needs anything… and to keep an eye out.}

4. Cabana Additions We Love: Art to Cover that TV! 

I mean, if you’re gonna be boujee outside, go all the way. It’s the perfect fit, don’t you think?

5. Cabana Additions We Love: The bar + tiny Fridge

We have loved having this little bar as an area that has options for seating. It’s perfect for teen boys + their video game tournaments outside. It’s also great for a snack bar and more. It’s no secret we’re big fans of that Jeffrey Court Tile, as well. It added so much character and fun to the space! See all our original sources, here. 

We hope this helps answer any questions… it’s definitely little changes we’ve made that have made it oh so fun. Again, see our original cabana post here, + the entire series on building it, here.

6. Cabana Additions We Love: Outdoor curtains

We covered an easy how to earlier this summer, but we do love a good curtain outdoors. Be sure to check out how we did it here!

7. Cabana Additions We Love: The Swings

I guess these count for more of a accessories in the space, since they were a part of the initial design. But we do love them. No regrets there. The swings just put a fun spin on a backyard getaway. 

8. Cabana Additions We Love: The Lights!

It wouldn’t be the same without these fun lanterns + twinkle lights from Kichler. We adore the way they work! While we’re at it… the fan is pretty amazing too. It keeps things cool in the summer months and perfect for entertaining as well!

So these little additions are part of what we love so much! We hope this helps answer any questions you may have had. You’d think cabana season is ending but it’s only just getting started with football season! We can’t wait to enjoy it through the cooler months as well. 

Let us know if you have any questions, and have an inspired day!