Upgrade your outdoor spaces Spending time outdoors helps you bond with your family and friends and improves your mental and physical health. However, dead plants, dirty patio furniture, or a blah-looking outside space could make you cringe whenever you step out to your backyard. Read on for seven tips for improving your outdoor space.
Define the purpose of your space
Before you embark on upgrading your backyard, think about how you intend to use it, and consider:
- Whether or not you need a pet or kid-friendly space
- If you want a quiet place to unwind and relax
- Whether you intend to host BBQs and dinner parties
Invest in a fountain
The sound of moving water can be relaxing and mesmerizing, which is why you should install a fountain to add ambiance to your oasis. Fountains come in different shapes and styles to fit various outdoor spaces’ themes. For instance, a fountain featuring one stream of water is ideal for a small sunken outdoor living space.
Invest in outdoor tiles
Consider investing in outdoor porcelain tiles to add an elegant look to your backyard. Consider using similar tiles to the walls and floors inside your house to develop a uniform transition between your external and internal areas.
Create an inviting sitting area
One of the most crucial elements of an excellent outdoor space is the sitting arrangement. It should be comfortable and cozy to allow you to entertain your family and friends and relax on a quiet, solitary evening. Furthermore, creating an ideal sitting area does not have to be expensive and complicated. Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to the existing outdoor furniture, add an outdoor rug to enjoy the barefoot time, and invest in outdoor pillows for a unique look.
Add outdoor lighting
Investing in outside lighting increases your home’s aesthetic appeal, and the time you can spend on your outdoor space. Consider hanging sconces and pendant lights to give your patio a fairytale appearance and a lovely glow during dinner parties. Install solar lighting around the steps and walkways for security purposes.
Maintain the lawn
Adopting lawn maintenance is crucial to boosting your home’s curb appeal and safety, especially if you have kids or pets. You should consider;
- Mowing grass weekly
- Adding fertilizer to the grass to make it greener
- Sprinkling the lawn daily
- Investing in weed control
- Training your pets to use a small section of the lawn
- Hiring an experienced lawn care professional
Add a beautiful garden area
If you fancy growing vegetables or flowers, you should consider adding a garden to your backyard. Gardens produce stunning visual effects that add character to your outdoor space. You could host dinner parties in your backyard, show off your vegetable garden, and how you grow your side dishes. You could also create uniform outdoor and outdoor living spaces by using flowers from your outdoor garden to decorate the areas
Create a focal point
A focal point is a good landscape design element that creates a center interest and uniqueness in your outdoor space. It can be a gorgeous table, an outstanding piece of art, an area rug, a unique piece of furniture, fireplace and more. Once you identify the center of attraction for your outdoor space, choose outdoor accessories with complementing colors to highlight, support, and draw attention to the focal point. Alternatively, pick accessories that contrast your design’s focal point. A contrasting theme will work for you if you make the focal point bright and eye-catching.
Add privacy
Your outdoor space can be uncomfortable with neighbors and passersby trying to peek in as you relax or entertain guests. Depending on your budget, there are multiple privacy solutions to choose from. Surrounding your terrace with frosted glass creates a space illusion while providing a lot of privacy and adding a modern feel to your space. Add a garden pod with in-built lights for entertainment, reading, or a relaxation spot.
Leverage stylish, colorful dividers, add a shade sail, or a wooden fence. Soundproof your space to keep away noises and prevent outsiders from eavesdropping on your conversations. Whatever privacy solution you choose, ensure it’s affordable, easy to maintain, and complements your outdoors.
Accentuate your outdoor walls
Plain walls can be boring, so consider making them lively with greenery, pictures, containers, and signs. Adding outdoor wall decorations makes your space more inviting. You can have custom signage made for your backyard or use natural greenery to create a feature wall. Hang potted flowers and plants or create a patriotic mural to create a cozy feel. A vertical wall garden with select decorative plants is also a great
Endnote
A backyard upgrade gives your family more space to spread out. Outdoor chairs and coaches provide your family and friends an inviting place to hang out, while patio tables give you an extra dining area. Consider implementing the above tips and upgrade your outdoor spaces into a private oasis.