Backyard Renovations are usually last on our list, with indoor living spaces requiring attention first. (Who wants to live without a kitchen or bathroom? Not me!) It’s also harder to picture your dream outdoor oasis because there are no walls to define the space – making it difficult to know where to begin. We’re here to help you get started because having an amazing outdoor space can add livable square footage to your home.
Create Zones
Think about your yard, and what you’d like to use your yard for. Draw up a layout of your back yard, and divide up the space into zones. If you have children you can start dividing the space by creating an adult area, and a children’s area. Think playing, lounging, entertaining, as you decide what you’d like where. Consider whether you want shade, or sun as well.
Materials
There are a variety of back yard materials you can choose from. We’ve put together a chart to help you compare the various materials and decide what is right for your backyard!
Furniture
Will you need a table for outdoor dining? A firepit to relax around in the evenings? Or would you prefer a sitting area, or chaise lounges for sunbathing? Look at the zones you’ve created and decide how to furnish each one.
Color
Color can reinvent a space. Think of your yard this way- if you don’t like it – paint it. And add fabrics to your outdoor furniture. You don’t need to be match-y, you can mix and match prints and colors, just make sure they lend cohesion to all the zones in your yard to tie everything together.
Lighting
Lighting adds instance ambiance to your yard and keeps it safe. There are great solar powered outdoor lighting options, and some awesome tutorials to create your own. You can visit our Pinterest page where we’ve saved some of our favorite DIY lighting solutions!
Of course if you ever need any recommendations for landscapers, contractors, or any kind of home improvement – let us know – we have trusted partners that we’ve worked with for years that we can recommend to you!
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