With winter nearly over, many homeowners are already turning their attention to spring decorations. If your home will soon be playing host to barbecues and outdoor parties, you know that warm weather provides the opportunity to let loose and throw extravagant events. However, with March right around the corner, there isn't much time to clean, decorate and organize before friends and family start knocking on your door.

While it's important to have a clean and presentable home, you may also want to consider installing some new decor features to the outdoors to really set your entertaining space apart. In order to establish a warm and welcoming mood, placing an indoor/outdoor fireplace on a covered patio or porch can instantly transform the area into a social center. These fixtures often have a sleek design that is sure to bring sophistication and energy to your social gatherings.

Adding some contemporary outdoor furnishings near your portable fireplace will help create a cozy nook that will be a great place to chat with friends during the day or at night.