You might not realize it, but your backyard can be a space with a lot of potential. If you have nothing more than a patch of grass, there’s no reason you can’t spruce it up. So you go big and bold, or you can make a small change. In the end, your backyard will be transformed into a useful space for your interests.
A backyard should be an extension of your home. You can relax and read a book in peace, your kids can play and frolic, or you can entertain family and friends. You can turn it into whatever you want. The only limit is your imagination. Here are some creative ideas for enhancing your backyard space.
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Your Own Private Spring
There’s something about bubbling water that is soothing and relaxing—quiet creeks, lapping waver, and, yes, a bubbling spring—ever wanted to visit Yellowstone? You can bring Yellowstone to you by installing your own private spring right in your backyard. You can set it up so the water cascades back into a well to be used again. You can buy some pre-made at your local home and garden store or make one yourself using rocks you’ve found around the neighborhood and a hose attachment. It’s a perfect background to an afternoon in the hammock.
Outdoor Kitchen
Everybody loves a cookout. You fire up the grill and cook some meat or veggie burgers for your family or friends. There’s something about eating outdoors that makes it very social and fun. However, if your house is configured in a way that makes it awkward to go from the kitchen to the grill, then perhaps an outdoor kitchen is what you need. Instead of just a grill, why not have everything available outside? We’re talking about a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and preparation space. You can even have some kitchen storage for pots and pans built into it. For quiet times, have a little kitchen table under an awning to block out the sun while you eat.
String Lights
String lights have many more uses than hanging them on a Christmas tree. They can add to the ambiance and vibe of a backyard if you do them right. String them above your dining area for suppertime mood lighting. Wrap some colored ones on a pole or on your fence’s trellis for a fun party vibe. If you have comfy furniture under an awning, string some lights up to make the perfect relaxation spot. If you want something unique, hang some glass jars above your deck with string lights inside. It will give the whole area a rustic and sentimental feel while also looking very cool.
A Floating Deck
Imagine that your lawn is an ocean. In the middle of it, there’s an island for people to gather together or for you to lean back and relax. When consulting with a custom deck builder make it cleat that the location of the deck should be further away from your house. That way, you are closer to the natural elements in your backyard, like the flowers and any trees that might be on your property. They could even make it multi-level, which will make it seem like it’s bigger and add some visual appeal. Put recessed lighting on the steps and strategically around the floor for a dynamic look.
Fire Pit
You can do much more with a firepit than sitting around and staring at it. A firepit is a place to laugh and joke with friends deep into the night. It’s also a place to roast hot dogs and marshmallows on a hot evening cookout with the kids. But, there is also something to be said for those, as mentioned above, sitting around and staring and thinking about life. You can choose between ornate prefabricated fire pits or rustic ones. Whatever feeling you want your backyard to have. There’s a fire pit to match it.
A Living Wall or Fence
Whether you have a small backyard or you just like as many plants as possible, a living wall is a great choice for you. You can hang grow bags or planters on a fence or a specialized wall full of flowers and even herbs. If you have dogs, this is a bonus. It keeps the plants off the ground where they can’t chew on them or stomp them, and it gives them more space if they want to run around. A living wall is also an excellent conversation piece and a stunning background to your backyard.
Games
The backyard can be a place where everything heads out to have some fun. Playing games can be a family bonding activity or a way to enjoy yourselves during a party. You can make creative backyard games instead of installing a deck or a pool. For example, make backyard dominoes. You can create your own lawn dominoes with large pieces of treated wood and some paint. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the oversized dominoes as the entire lawn is the play area.
Cornhole is a popular backyard game, and making your own boards is easy. Add some folding legs so you can take them on the road or move them around the yard. Installing a horseshoe pit is another option. So there will always be something to do in your yard.
The backyard doesn’t have to be a patch of grass with some plastic chairs. There are plenty of ways to class it up or make it a more functional space, whether you want to relax with a book or have people over to eat. So try out these creative ideas or come up with some of your own to enhance and upgrade your backyard.