Your backyard can be the perfect place to unwind at the end of a long day or hold gatherings with your friends and family. Set your outdoor space up for entertaining and make sure your backyard is somewhere you enjoy spending time with these helpful tips.
Outdoor furniture
Pool
Instead of spending money on traveling and vacations, consider investing in a swimming pool for long-lasting fun and relaxation. Installing a swimming pool can transform your backyard into a summertime paradise. Concrete inground swimming pools Charleston last longer than above-ground pools and are easy to maintain. To clean your pool, you will need a net skimmer, pool vacuum, pool brush, and the appropriate chemicals to treat the water. For safety and security, enclose your pool with a fence to prevent young children from falling in. When nobody is using your pool, remove any ladders to discourage anyone from climbing in without supervision.
Seating
Consider building a deck around your pool to host pool parties and enjoy your backyard space. Buy different inflatable pool floats for guests to lounge as they cool off in your pool. Include a variety of seating arrangements for you and your guests to sit on. Place some benches around your yard and lounge chairs for sunbathing. Invest in comfortable outdoor furniture to put around a table underneath a pergola for a central gathering point. Hang a hammock in a shady spot to swing and relax. Additionally, get a freestanding hammock, it can act as statement piece and another option for seating. But be aware, when you get a hammock, it will soon be the most prized seating, and everyone will want claim it for their own.
Outdoor Kitchen
Create an outdoor kitchen equipped with everything you need to host outdoor gatherings with your friends and family. Choose a granite countertop that matches the style of your home. Granite not only looks great but can withstand the wear and tear of being outdoors. Include your essentials like a built-in gas grill and compact refrigerator. Then consider any additional cookware you may want like a pizza oven, charcoal grill, smoker, or griddle. Use an outdoor ice maker or cooler to keep beverages cool. If you don’t plan on cooking outdoors very often, you may consider getting a grill for the occasional barbeque. Outdoor grills come in a variety of styles and sizes to fit your needs.
Fountain
Bring a sense of tranquility to your backyard with a pond, fountain, or another decorative water feature. The gentle sounds of the water can be soothing and comforting to listen to. Your fountain can be a unique art piece that stands out or made into a part of your landscape with moss and rocks. If you want to install a pond, make sure you know how to care for the fish you put in it. Encourage local wildlife to your yard with bird feeders from Sea Bird Sanctuary, birdhouses, and birdbaths. Make sure to hang your bird feeders in a place that is easy to see and safe from potential predators.
Lighting
Firepits are ideal for providing light and warmth on a chilly night. Enjoy telling stories around a fire with your loved ones as you roast marshmallows and warm your hands. Hang string lights across your patio and around your yard to light up the area. Light up any flag poles or outdoor decorations with solar-powered spotlights for viewing at night. Place lanterns outside of doorways to illuminate all entryways to your backyard.
Garden
Help your entire home look more attractive with a fresh-cut lawn. Plant a beautiful garden or hang planters around with colorful flowers to spruce up your backyard. You can even take a few clippings to put in a vase and decorate the inside of your house. A vegetable garden will not only look great but save you money on produce. An herb garden can double as a natural bug repellant if you grow things like mint, basil, thyme, lavender, lemongrass, or citronella. Gardening can help reduce stress and is a great hobby to help you stay active.
Use these tips to help you revamp your backyard and extend your living space. Turn your backyard into something more useful and enjoyable.