Backyard Ideas

We are in the middle of updating our backyard and I thought this would be a great chance to share some of my favorite backyard ideas and hopefully hear about some of yours as well. 

My current thinking is segmenting the yard into separate areas. Make a list of ways you would like to use your yard - and use this list to help you decide your priorities. 

I like to have an outdoor dining area, preferably covered with a pergola or sunshade of some kind. This would is my primary gathering place to share meals with friends and family. 

How about an outdoor kitchen area? These have become very popular in recent years. Properties with this feature have been booming in the market. Potential buyers will definitely look out for this feature on a property.

After dinner is over, how about a game or two? Disc Golf, horseshoes, trampoline, swings? How do you see you and your family enjoying playtime? We have a trampoline and a disc golf basket that gets a ton of use when we have friends over for a party. 

How about a living room area? With a fire pit? Your choice, but a nice, restful place to enjoy the outdoors and sit comfortable among your friends. We have a large conversation pit with tables to hold drinks and snacks. We also have two heat lamps - like you'd see at an outdoor restaurant - because fire pits are frowned upon in our neighborhood. These are great for heat, just not as visually attractive as a fire pit. 

Pool? Hot tub? How about a water feature? When we found our forever home, we fell in love with the fountain. The sounds of rippling water is so relaxing and hides a multitude of other noises. Neighbors having a bouncy house party? No problem, put on your fountain and enjoy the peaceful sounds. 

We also have a small pool that is awesome for super warm days. We "float" using ingenious pool noodle loungers we created our first year. There is nothing better after a hot day than coming home and floating in your pool to start your evening. 

Hot Tub? Yeah, we have one of those, too. We purchased a small two-person tub for our first. We wanted to see how much we used it before spending a ton of $$ on one. 

Shade is also essential for enjoying your backyard. Pergola? Gazebo? Sails, Umbrellas - how much shade do you need. One thing to consider is WIND! We have wild winds here and making sure your shade is there after the wind dies down is essential.

How about LIGHTING! If you are planning on using your outdoor areas after sunset, you will need to consider lighting. 

Now that you have mapped out your sections, it's time to start thinking about lawn, planting and even a garden. 

Anything else you need in your yard? Share your Backyard Ideas with us! 

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Marilyn Dash
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