Dazzle Your Guests with the Ultimate Backyard
Feature Image: This stunning home designed by Ken Lindsteadt Architects, built by Van Acker Construction Associates, with interiors by Kendall Wilkinson Design is so ready to dazzle party guests! (Photo by Paul Dyer Photography)
When you moved into your home, you likely envisioned the backyard as an idyllic sanctuary overflowing with family barbeques, games of fetch, and children’s playdates. Maybe you’ve since let it fall into disrepair. Or perhaps you are ready for that makeover you’ve long been dreaming of!
Pretty much any way you look at it remodeling your backyard is a worthwhile endeavor. Building an engaging outdoor living area allows you to spend more time outside, breathing in the sweet fresh air and soaking up sunlight, both major pluses for physical and mental health. A full remodel also allows you to expand available entertainment space, especially if your home is on the smaller side. Spending time in the great outdoors is even better with friends and family!
So, regardless of the reason, if you’re looking to revamp your backyard, here are some great design ideas to transform it into party central!
5 Design Ideas to Transform Your Backyard Into the Ultimate Entertainment Space
Start With a Vibrant Green Foundation
Before you can start designing the ultimate party destination, it’s essential to consider your yard’s health. Not only is a patchy lawn an eyesore, but it also attracts allergy-triggering weeds and exposes your soil to harmful elements. Contrary to popular belief, maintaining a healthy yard doesn’t require hours of intensive labor. However, if you’re just getting started revitalizing your grass, you should remove existing weeds, dethatch and aerate your lawn, and apply seed like this to dead patches in your yard. Once you’ve grown vibrant, green grass, simply maintain your backyard by regularly mowing, fertilizing, and watering. An eco-friendly irrigation system is well worth considering here. If you want to have all set from the beginning with no effort – consider putting artificial turf.
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Hang Strings of Lights
If you’re planning on partying into the night, string lights are a perfect way to light up your backyard. You can loop lights around tree branches and porch pillars or stake poles into the ground to string cafe lights above your gathering area. Regardless of how you choose to install the light fixtures, their warm glow will lend a summery feel to any get-together you host.
Install an Inviting Fire Pit
Fire pits are great centerpieces for an evening get-together. You can either build your own or purchase one, depending on your budget and time constraints. Or could also even hire professionals like Mason Works, who will help you landscape your dream fire pits. As the sun goes down and you light a fire, your guests will naturally congregate to bask in the warmth and glow the fire pit gives off. They’re also an excellent investment if you’re looking to hang outside during season changes, as they will allow you to keep parties going through chilly weather. It is definitely worth taking a close look at portable and elegant campfires like this one from Legacy Heating if the handcraft route is not for you.
Design the Ultimate Grilling Station
Every hit party has delicious food—why should your outdoor get-together be any different? While building an outdoor kitchen can be overwhelming, a grill station is a perfect, budget-friendly alternative for food-and-outdoor-lovers. If you’re looking for a perfect grill, you may want to learn more about Big Green Egg grills. Buying a ceramic cooker is an excellent investment, and] if you already have a backyard grill, consider installing counters for more prep space. You can efficiently serve up burgers, hot dogs, and kebabs to keep your guests well-fed and coming back for more.
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Create Multiple Hangout Zones
Though you’ve likely set your porch up for entertainment purposes, it’s still a great idea to provide a variety of areas in your backyard for your guests to gather around. Furnish hangout zones with an abundance of outdoor seating, perfect for every occasion. Consider covering hangout spaces with a gazebo or pergola for a beautiful, shaded feature.
Wrapping up
If you’re searching for the perfect place to throw your next party, look no further than your yard. A spacious backyard holds great potential, and with just a few design ideas, it can become the perfect backdrop for all your outdoor entertaining needs!
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