Backyard Makeover - in 6 simple Steps
Transforming your backyard into a haven you can escape to doesn't mean you have to get the contractors and landscapers in. With a few well-placed, curated items, you can create your own private outdoor nook. Think texture, colour and greenery. Then define the space from the rest of your garden.
Think about how you like to spend your time outdoors; love to read at night, curled up on your outdoor sofa? Then think lighting. Adore having impromptu drinks with friends? Add some side tables for glasses and drinks. Staying up chatting with friends and family? A firepit will ensure you can chat long into the night - combine with some throws and enjoy your outdoor space long into fall.
1. Add a Pop of Color
Use scatter cushions and throws to add a pop of color to your outdoor sofa. This gives your space texture and vibrancy.
2. Consider an Outdoor Rug
Like indoor spaces, a rug helps frame the room and make a distinct area on your patio or backyard for your sofa. With some basic maintenance, an outdoor rug should be able to wear well outside.
3. Create a Focal Point
Whether a fire pit or centre table, create a focal point around which you and your guests gather. Focal points help create a relaxed atmosphere and natural sitting arrangement.
4. Planters & Flowerpots
Greenery is what makes a garden. However, you don't need to hire a landscaper to get a high-end look. Large planters and flowerpots are amazingly effective at creating beautiful, sophisticated backdrops, and your local garden center will be able to advise the best plants for your climate.
5. For Day and Night
String lighting never goes out of fashion. With solar options now available everywhere, you don't have to worry about outdoor electrical sources—the quickest and easiest way to cosy up your nook and be ready for drinks in the garden.
6. Use what you have already
Whether it's glass jars recycled into stylish tealight holders or an occasion table taken outside as an impromptu drinks cart, use your favorite indoor items outdoors to make gatherings and parties sparkle.