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The indoor-outdoor living trend is taking the world by storm as the most prominent sensation this year–78% of experts agree. After all, who wouldn’t love to walk out and step into an inviting, refreshing, and breathtaking backyard in the warm days and breezy evenings?
The best part is that creating a backyard haven is simpler. With some imagination, a pinch of investment, and tons of creativity–here are eight ways you can make the perfect backyard oasis:
Design Your Jungle
If you love indoor-outdoor living, then odds are creating a jungle-like garden must be on your bucket list. Well, waste no time and design a piece of nature in your backyard.
The essence of the jungle lies in adding plentiful plants, such as:
- Tropical plants: Palms, Hostas, Ferns, Banana Plants, and Bromeliads
- Eye-catching flowers: Orchids, red ginger, bougainvillea, birds of paradise, and rock trumpet
Maximize the jungle view by decorating it with tiki torches, rocks, and fish ponds. Add tropical-style lighting, highlighting bold and architectural leaf shapes. Create winding paths through dense planting.
However, remember, a jungle-style garden is not a formal space with heavy pruning or manicure. Create the jungle, and let nature do its magic for you, transforming it into a South Pacific paradise.
Create Your Little Farm
Skip the grocery store or farmers market trip by crafting a farm in your backyard. If you’ve been planting for a while, you might already know the joy of harvesting fresh produce. But how about expanding your backyard to include small grains like quinoa, barley, or wheat?
So, select the grain suited for your climate, prep a portion of backyard land, and get farming. Also, bring small grain containers to store your farming produce before harvesting.
A Splash of Natural Swimming Pool
Unlike traditional swimming pools, a natural backyard pool uses plants and a biological filtration system to keep the water clean. It’s simply handing nature all the tools and letting it do its work–meaning a more organic swimming pool.
Plus, with nature in charge, you won’t have to worry about monitoring chemical levels and chlorine. The low-maintenance swimming pool will blend seamlessly with your garden-style jungle or basic landscaping, giving you the most effortless backyard retreat.
Install a Swing or Hammock
Imagine how peaceful it would be to relax in a refreshing evening breeze after a busy day. Luckily, with a backyard escape, you can live this dream daily in your home.
Pick a comfy corner and swoop in with nostalgic tree swings and hammocks. You can buy them online, get them custom-made to match your exact taste, or even DIY a swing. If you plan to DIY, pick a tree with good health–a general rule of thumb is that the branch should be 8-10 inches in diameter.
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Make Room for a Fireplace
Don’t let cold nights keep you from enjoying your beautiful backyard. In chilly months, make it the perfect gathering place for friends and family, with a fireplace in the center.
Invest in an outdoor fireplace or fire table with seating facing inward to enjoy cozy winter nights. Along with warmth, this will add a touch of luxury to your exterior, especially when coupled with fine garden furniture.
Your Exotic Garden Dining Area
There’s something special about dining under the stars or even in the blissful warmth of the sun–thus comes the backyard dining area. Roll out a colorful rug underneath your patio furniture to make the area snugger.
A dining garden can also give the area an exotic feel. Pergolas and Arbours, for example, will add character to your garden, especially when planted with flowering vines and fairy lights. Couple them with a chunky wooden table and benches, and your enchanting garden dining area is ready.
A Fitness Fanatic’s Haven
While gyms are traditionally in closed spaces–adding fresh air to your workout session will only do more good. It can mean designing a backyard with a designated workout corner–pull-up bars, resistance bands, stationary bikes, and weather-proof treadmills. Add portable speakers to blast the exercise tunes in your outdoor workout sessions.
However, install a study and level platform to hold your gym equipment. It will separate the workout area from the entire backyard. If space is a concern, you can use artificial grass beneath the equipment for a comfortable, soft surface.
A Wellness Retreat with a Sauna
For an extra touch of luxury and relaxation, consider adding a sauna to your backyard oasis. An outdoor sauna offers a serene escape where you can unwind and de-stress, making your outdoor living space even more appealing. Select saunas come in various styles, from traditional wood-fired designs to sleek, modern versions, and can seamlessly blend with your garden or deck area.
Your Creative Corner
Bring your creativity out of the rooms into open space and let it inspire your artistic expressions. Pick a corner in your backyard for a dedicated creative studio.
If you love to paint, add a portable table for sketching or painting outside. Layered lighting adds an aesthetic touch and ambiance to your late-night creative session. You’ll also need a storage solution and a level platform–ideally, a sturdy desk.
Designing your creative studio under a pergola or versatile garden shed will allow you to keep working despite the weather. However, if you opt for a shed, ensure it has proper ventilation and supplies (like water and electricity) to satisfy your requirements.
Design a Backyard of Your Dream
Your backyard is brimming with makeover potential. So, take inspiration from the above eight unique ways to add life to your backyard and create the most spectacular indoor-outdoor living paradise at your home.