How to Create a Stylish and Vivid Backyard

Giving your backyard a makeover can change the whole look and feel of the space. From small DIY weekend projects to major overhauls, projects of any size can help turn your backyard into your favorite place to be. Think about the following projects to find inspiration for your backyard remodel.

Create an Amazing Patio

Patios extend the living space of your home into your backyard. Building a great patio begins with the paving. Brick or flagstone pavers make a great foundation for your patio and you can customize the material to match the style of your home. However, concrete patios are easy to install and take care of. Personalize your patio with comfortable furniture. A dining set is great to have the opportunity to dine and entertain outside. Putting up string lights and adding potted plants around your patio can help define the space from the rest of your yard. Investing in a covered patio will extend the amount of time during the year you will be able to spend outside.

Add a Fire Pit

Adding a fire pit is a great way to make your backyard feel luxurious. Fire pits allow you to enjoy your backyard every season of the year, even on cooler nights in the fall and winter. The glow of a fire pit adds the right ambiance to make your outdoor space feel cozy. You can either build a fire pit in the ground or buy a fire pit to place on your patio. The benefit of buying a fire pit is that you can move it around to different spots if you rearrange your patio furniture. You can even use your fire pit to spend the night making s’mores. 

Add Water Features

Adding a water feature to your backyard can really make it stand out. Water features add a sense of tranquility to your yard through the sound of water, and make a statement visually. Adding a small creek to your garden with PVC pipe, concrete, and rocks adds the sound of trickling water to your backyard. Backyard koi ponds can be built in DIY manner or through the help of a professional landscape designer. Koi ponds add life and color to your backyard and are fun to care for. If you are looking to add a major statement to your yard, you cannot beat a waterfall and pond combination. 

Put in a Pool

Putting in a pool can make your backyard the place to be in the summertime. Swimming pools are great places to entertain guests and have backyard parties. This one-time investment can provide entertainment summer after summer. You can play games in the pool and make it even more fun if you have a slide or a diving board. Installing an in-ground swimming pool may be easier than you think. Concrete trucks can easily reach over your fence and other obstacles on your property. A swimming pool is a great investment for your property that will always see a return on investment.

Landscape

Fresh landscaping is a great way to add more style to your backyard. A good way to think about your landscaping is what the purpose of your proposed landscape areas or features. Lawns are aesthetically nice and are a good place for pets and kids to play. You may want to create more shade by adding trees along the edges of your yard. If you plant a flower garden, you can add mulch on top of the soil to give it a clean look. Defining different areas of your landscaping through borders or curbs made of brick or stone can help separate different spaces, like a sitting garden from a kids play set. You may consider hiring a professional landscape designer to help you come up with a plan for your yard. Even if you can only do it in phases, you will have something beautiful to work towards.

Add a Fence

Adding a fence can make your backyard more beautiful, safe, and secure. Backyard fences define the space and add a layer of privacy that helps you enjoy your yard. They are necessary to keep pets and kids inside the space and safe from going out into the street. Your fence can be reflective of the style of your home in material, color, and style. Wood fences can be stained different colors based on your preference. You can also add a lattice to the top of a wood fence, adding an extra level of style. Metal fences often provide less privacy but can be better looking. Vinyl fences are durable, easy to care for, and come in a variety of colors. 

Outdoor Kitchen

The top reason to get an outdoor kitchen is that it increases the living space of your home. If you already have a patio, it is easy to add onto it with an outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens can have grills , small refrigerators, sinks, and counter space for food preparation. Outdoor kitchens make it so if you are entertaining in your backyard, the person cooking the food also gets to be with your guests. Plus, cooking outdoors means that all of the smoke and cooking smells will stay outside, keeping your house smelling cleaner. 

Grow Your Own Food

Putting in a vegetable garden can add more color and life to your backyard. You can easily build a raised vegetable garden bed where you can plant anything you like to eat that will grow in your climate. Planting your own vegetable garden adds an activity to your backyard, and it is fun to watch your plants grow and change through the seasons. You can also plant fruit trees like apple, orange, and lemon trees to have fresh fruit available to pick in your backyard.

Adding smart and stylish touches to your backyard is easier than you think. Prioritize projects that will make your yard functional and beautiful. Putting the effort into creating an oasis in your backyard will turn it into a favorite spot for you, your family, and your guests.

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