Are you feeling unsatisfied with your backyard? In America, 88 percent of homeowners don’t enjoy the appearance of their outdoor space in their backyard. You, like others, may be looking for practical solutions to this problem.
Luckily, there are ways to enhance your outdoor space. These solutions range in price and simplicity, but there are options for every budget and style. Continue reading to learn how you can renovate your outdoor spaces.
Pick a Theme
An essential part of organizing your landscape ideas for your outdoor space is picking a theme. Giving your outdoor space a theme will set the mood or tone for that area. Here’s a list of potential themes you may center your outdoor space around.
Bohemian
A Bohemian-style backyard captures carefree and free-spirited elements in its designs. The style emphasizes artistic expressions and nature.
Standard pieces in Bohemian spaces are wood, wicker, metals, and animal hides. The great thing about Bohemian decorations is that you can mix and match elements. Each space is a reflection of the designer’s personal preferences.
Typical colors incorporated in these spaces are green, cream, orange, and red. These colors draw on elements of the Earth. This ties in with the magnitude of plants in these Bohemian-style spaces.
English Garden
If you’re interested in outdoor landscaping, the English garden style may be for you. This style heavily focuses on placing plants and how they take up space in a backyard.
An English garden backyard has a great variety of layered plants. Some common plants in this style of backyard are lavender, hydrangeas, and peonies.
Also, in an English Garden backyard are benches, bird baths, and a garden. Overall, the elements of an English garden create an atmosphere of serenity and community.
Mediterranean
A Mediterranean-themed backyard focuses more on entertainment. There will be large sections dedicated to patio furniture to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
The center points in these backyards are water features. So, it’s common for water fountains and pools to be present.
Another key element in a Mediterranean backyard is hardscapes. There is little to no lawn in their landscape designs because most of the area consists of tile or gravel. Although, you may find citrus or olive tree in a Mediterranean-themed backyard.
Add Greenery to Your Space
Adding new plants to your outdoor landscaping design can transform your outdoor space. Plants have the ability to brighten your outdoor space and reduce empty spaces. Here are a few ways you can include greenery in your outdoor landscaping space.
Potted Plants
There are many advantages to adding potted plants to your outdoor landscaping. The first advantage is that it allows for flexibility in the appearance of your landscape. You can change out the potted plants easily and add color where you want.
Another advantage of potted plants is they can add dimension to your landscape. Having plants of various sizes helps with the dimension. Also, the choice of pots and colors can help the coherence of the backyard.
Living Wall
Adding a living wall is an innovative way to add greenery to your landscape. This is perfect for small landscape areas because they don’t take up much ground space.
Additionally, a living wall is great if you have a fenced-in area. You can add extra color to the fence and be creative with it. You can add vines, flowers, and so on to your walls or fence.
Trees
There are many benefits to adding a tree to your outdoor landscaping space. Trees can act as a focal point in your landscape design. If you chose wisely you can have beautiful flower blossoms growing seasonally.
Additionally, trees are a great way to create shade in your backyard. They also will provide water and air filtration for you and your other plants.
Artificial Plants
If you don’t have a green thumb but want to add color, artificial plants are a great alternative. You won’t have to spend time keeping your flower displays healthy. Additionally, you won’t have to worry about the climate conditions in your landscapes.
Garden Arch
A whimsical way to add flair to your backyard is to add a garden arch. It will add dimensions to your landscape design as well as color. You will have a lot of freedom in designing a garden arch.
You have the option of choosing if the arch is wood or metal. The arch can also vary in size to be the perfect fit for your backyard. Additionally, you can choose which vine of flowers wraps around the archway.
Include an Entertainment Area
If you’re a person who enjoys quality time with family, you need an outdoor entertainment space. These common areas will help you create memories with your loved ones. There are so many options to create a fun space.
Fire Pit
Installing a fire pit can be a wonderful addition to your outdoor entertainment space. It allows the fun to continue even after the sun sets. You can sit around the campfire with your loved ones and share stories.
Additionally, and maybe the best part is you can use it to cook summer favorites like s’mores. Also, a fire pit is a great way to keep warm during those chilly nights you want to enjoy.
Outdoor Kitchen
A great common area to add to your space is an outdoor kitchen if you enjoy cooking. Depending on your budget, you can be creative with an outdoor kitchen.
You may include a grill, refrigerator, and a smoker in the area. If you have a higher budget you can add a pizza oven and outdoor stove. This will level up your dinner and your backyard appearance
Dining Area
You can be creative when designing a dining area in your outdoor space. You can pick between different table designs and fabrics to enhance your style.
A dedicated dining area in your backyard is also a unique way to share a meal. You can also use the area to hold special events like birthdays and anniversaries.
Pool or Jacuzzi
A pool or a jacuzzi is a fun addition to your outdoor entertainment space. Not only does it look nice, but it’s a great way to spend your time. You can enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the luxury of your pool or jacuzzi.
If you’re worried about the appearance of a pool or jacuzzi, don’t be. There are many designs and shapes out there to fit your backyard style. It will be
Getting the Right Furniture
It’s important to pick furniture that is durable for the outside. Luckily there are many designs to fit any backyard and sit be outside proof. Here’s a list of potential furniture options.
Aluminum Garden Furniture
A great option for furniture material is aluminum because it’s durable. You won’t have to worry about rain rusting the material or molding.
Another great perk of aluminum furniture is that it’s lightweight. This allows you to be able to move the furniture easily to a different location. A great option if you love redecorating spaces.
Aluminum furniture also features intricate designs and shapes. You can enjoy the material as a chair or a bench, depending on your space options. They are perfect for in or near the garden.
Plastic Furniture
Plastic is probably the most affordable furniture material option. So, you will be able to buy as many as you need for a reasonable price. Despite the limited design options, they are great to have around.
Plastic furniture is easy to move around your landscape. They are also easy to clean because you can clean them with standard products. Additionally, they are easy to stack and store when you no longer need them.
Wooden Furniture
The perk of having wooden furniture is that it comes in various designs. Benches, rocking chairs, and picnic tables are just a few designs.
These designs are not only visually appealing, but they are durable. Sealed or treated wood is perfect for backyard landscaping because it can handle bad weather conditions.
Another benefit of wooden furniture is that they come in various colors. You can choose between painted or stained wood. Consequently, this will impact the atmosphere and style of your backyard.
Continue Learning About Outdoor Space
We hope these landscape ideas give you inspiration on how to improve your backyard. Your outdoor space can be an extension of your home style and appearance. So, be sure that you love what you are seeing.
If you’re looking for a company to help you love what you see, contact us. Here at Patriot Landscape Solutions, we love helping our clients achieve their backyard dreams. Let’s start planning your backyard today.