Landscaping does wonders in transforming a plot of grass into a backyard oasis, but numerous elements can go wrong with garden design. So, if you’ve built up a beautiful space but find that you don’t do much more than look at it from inside, it’s time to modernize. Several simple solutions will help you get outside more and enjoy yourself while you’re at it, so that you can finally enjoy your backyard the way it was meant ot be enjoyed.
All you need to get started is to pick and choose from these top suggestions:
Tips to Modernize Your Outdoor Pool
One of the worst wastes is having a pool right out back, only to find that you never actually use it. The answer here is to modernize. Change out the old picket-fence barrier and have a glass pool fence installed instead. This will immediately brighten the yard, draw the eye in, and make that pool dazzle enticingly from your window.
Other ways to modernize your pool include upgrading the loungers, adding beautiful sun shades, and installing watertight storage, so you can finally stop dragging pool noodles and other water toys to and from your home.
Consider ways to make the space inviting when it becomes too hot, too cold, too bright, or too dark, while also making it easy to be outside. Storage, lighting, shades, and even an outdoor heater can all modernize the space and encourage you to spend more time outdoors.
Tips to Modernize Your Patio
If you have a patio that you don’t use, then first things first, you need to clean it up. You can do this with a power washer, or perhaps even get the entire deck restained. The goal first is to make the space sparkle.
Next, you’re going to want to frame your patio. You can do this in several ways:
- Use a pergola to shade and frame your outdoor living or dining space. Pergolas are great options to make your patio feel like a room, which balances out large furniture.
- Plant border plants, such as bushes or shrubs, around your patio space to separate and frame your outdoor living area from the rest of your garden.
- Use planters to add more floral accents to your patio, just as you would with houseplants in your living room or dining room.
- Use lights to make it cozy. You can use string lights to run through the pergola and give it a restaurant feel, or you can use pot lights to illuminate the space.
Once again, you will want to make using the patio as convenient as possible. If you have cushions for your outdoor furniture, you need to be able to store them safely outside in a watertight container, for example.
Tips to Modernize a Balcony
If you have a view, you’ll want to keep your balcony minimal when modernizing. Replace the railings with glass ones, select plants and décor that frame your house rather than the view, and opt for metal furniture that occupies minimal visual space. If the hot sun has kept you out, use a sunshade.
If the view isn’t great, use planters to add visual interest and block out the areas you don’t want to see. Think of it like creating a sun trap garden, where your goal is to use plants, lights, and décor to add interest to your balcony, drawing attention away from the view.
