People are spending more time in their backyards than ever before. For some people, the backyard is a space to relax and unwind after a long day at the office. For others, the backyard is a space for barbecues and entertaining guests. There’s no denying that a beautiful and functional backyard can add value to any home.
The summer season is a fantastic time to consider some backyard remodeling. The kids are home from school. The sun is out and shining, and your backyard is an ideal place to bring everyone together for some good summertime fun.
Here are nine remodeling projects to do before you kick off the summer season.
1. Add a Deck or Patio
No backyard is complete without a deck or patio. You can fully commit with a wooden deck or use ground pavers to create a simple patio. You can go as over-the-top as you want with your deck or patio. The only important thing is that you have an area to sit, relax, and have conversations.
2. Build a Water Feature
There’s no shortage of amazing water features to add to your backyard. If you’re looking to optimize fun, consider adding a pool or splash pad. If you appreciate the sound of running water, build a fountain or waterfall feature. If you enjoy watching wildlife, consider adding a birdbath.
3. Upgrade the Siding and Roof Colors
Consider playing with your siding and roof colors. If your home’s aluminum siding is looking a little bland, add a fresh coat of paint. Changing the color scheme in your backyard can go a long way towards setting the tone of your yard. If you’re open to a more substantial project, consider changing the siding and roofing materials to match your motif.
4. Install Artificial Grass
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If you have a water feature or do any gardening, it’s essential to have a drainage system in your backyard. You probably already have a driveway drainage system or some sort of drainage set up in your front yard, so take some time to do the same for your backyard. Consider a trench drain system, slot drains, permeable pavement, or a rain garden.
5. Build a Shaded Pergola
If you have a patio or deck, you’re probably wondering if a pergola is necessary. An easy assemble pergola allows you to have multiple sitting areas throughout your backyard, so you and your guests have plenty of spaces to congregate. Low maintenance pergolas are easy to DIY, and they can create interest in an otherwise bland backyard.
6. Infuse Some Lighting
Summer usually means summer nights. To enjoy summer nights, you need to have some summer lights. Consider adding fixtures throughout your backyard. From string lights on your porch to solar garden lights in your garden to bright spotlights on the side of your home to ambient hanging lanterns, there’s no shortage of interesting lights fixtures to incorporate in your backyard.
7. Do Some Hardscaping
If gardening isn’t your thing, consider doing some hardscaping. Use natural stone, river rocks, eco friendly driveway materials, gravel, concrete, and more to create exciting hardscaping features. You can craft walkways, decorative focus areas, or landscape your entire yard using hard materials, for a low-maintenance backyard that looks fantastic.
8. Bring the Inside Outside
The huge trend in backyards right now is bringing the inside outside. This translates to outdoor kitchen areas, dining spaces, and living areas. Create an outdoor living area using comfortable furniture. Create a functional outdoor kitchen and dining space, so that the party can stay outside. Jump on this trend by finding ways to bring indoor spaces outside.
9. Build a Firepit
Nothing says “cozy” quite like an outdoor firepit. Firepits are terrific for late-night conversations and making s’mores with your kids. They also are a beautiful and unmistakable decorative piece that adds luxury to any backyard. While you can easily buy a fire pit, you can also DIY one that looks and functions how you want it to.
Get Ready for Summer: Start Remodeling Today
These nine ideas are some fun and exciting remodeling projects to take your backyard to the next level. Ultimately, you just have to get started. Once you begin the remodeling process, you won’t want to stop.
Before you know it, your backyard will be the backyard that everyone wants to hang out at this summer.
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