A big improvement for us was upgrading our outdoor space.
This company makes quality U.S. made fire pits. https://www.amazon.com/Ohio-Flame-Diameter-Natural-Finish/dp/B009SD2KIK. Our guests always comment on ours.
Also hanging commercial-grade patio string lights. Probably $50-$100 and 2-4 hours depending if you have to run guide wire acorss the yard. https://www.blueistyleblog.com/2015/07/HowToHangStringLights.html. I recommend putting them on a dimmer.