Backyard Rooms with a view are easy to obtain when you plan your space properly. If you are new to setting up your living space outdoors, then take some lessons here before you start.
Backyard rooms are a wonderful idea and if you don’t use your yard to it’s fullest potential yet, maybe when you are finished reading this, you will rethink the use of your outdoor space. Today, we need to take advantage of all opportunities to relax and enjoy the space and time we have. Using your backyard as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of every day life is a great start.
Planning your Space
Planning your space is probably one of the most important things you can do before you actually set to work. This can be done quite easily, by just drawing out what is already there, or if you are in a new building, draw out the space you have to work with. This does not have to be fancy, but it should be accurate. If you have a 40 foot oak tree in the middle of the yard, you will have to find a way to work around this. You are not going to be able to move it, that is certain.
A study in backyard design, one of many possible designs.
Better Homes and Gardens is a great place to start looking at designs. This one has incorporated lots of great ideas and possibilities. You can add and subtract whatever is not to your liking, but it is a start. I am particularly drawn to this landscape plan, because it has lovely seating areas for entertaining as well as green space and garden areas. My Favorite Design
A beautiful Gazebo will be a little added luxury where you will find yourself enjoying the backyard, sitting and reading, or even working on a project or two. It’s a great place to invite friends and family to sit and unwind, and just enjoy their company. Because you are under a canopy, worries about too much sun exposure need not even enter your mind. Your family and friends can enjoy the outdoors for hours without concern.
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Now once you have the canopy all set up in the right spot, make room for some chairs, tables and maybe a nice fire pit, for those cool summer evenings when the outdoors is just calling you. Just think of all the times you will spend out there once you have it arranged to suit your needs and wants. I can see the family gathered around the fire pit toasting marshmallows on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Any holiday will be that much nicer in your yard with some creature comforts to keep you relaxed and renewed. You will be the host of the neighborhood, where family and friends will be anxiously awaiting their invite to your home.
I love my Backyard Room and I’m sure if you take sometime to arrange your space, you will find that you are enjoying your backyard room, much more often.
Outdoor Garden Party
The backyard is often the very best place for a party! It sure protects the interior of your home from damage and provides a much larger “one room” area. Your tips and suggestions are great!
Thank you Miss Cynthia, I agree wholeheartedly. Parties outdoors save a lot of heartache when wine gets spilled. Outside it’s no problem unless it lands on you. So long as the weather stays nice, even under a canopy, outdoors is so nice.
I just want to take my shoes off and walk on that lawn.
It is tempting isn’t it….maybe in June or July, it’s still a little too cool for the toes to touch the grass. lol
I have a dream of how I want our yard to look. I need to work and make goals on how to make the dream a reality.
Start with the plans and do a little bit every day, or every other day. Depending on how much time you have available, but every step forward is a good step….Please share your pictures when you do it…..I’d love to see it unfold.
Beautiful backyard room!
Thank you.
I’ve always enjoyed my back yards in various homes I’ve lived in. I miss having a quiet place to sit outside now that I’m living in an apartment. The apt. complex is pretty with lots of green space and trees, but nothing that is a private space. In fact, my apartment looks out on the community playground! A bit noisy at times. 🙂
Oh yes that would be hard for someone who has enjoyed outdoor spaces. Is there a park, a walking trail, or something other than the playground? I hope you find a nice space to claim as yours! Do you have rental gardens? I think that would be my “go to place” if I didn’t have my yard…..
We’ve had a huge job of tidying up our yard since our house fire, especially the area in the back where we’d like to create a backyard space or room. Hopefully a fire pit, some inviting lawn furniture, and maybe even a gazebo are in our near future!
Oh I can imagine you have your hands full. But the one good thing is that you are starting with a clean slate….you have to look for the blessings after a disaster like that…
That is a lovely space. I wish I had enough time away from the computer and the household chores to get out into my yard. Maybe someday.
I love my backyard and think the outdoor living spaces, or as you say backyard rooms are a must. Your yard is lovely, a perfect setting for a wedding.
Thank you for your comment Susan. I think many people forget that there is a beautiful space back there, until someone points it out to them. lol I do enjoy my yard to the fullest.