Maximize your backyard by transforming this space into an outdoor patio oasis for entertaining your family and friends with some amazing ideas that we have put together. Whether you’re on a budget and can only add small touches or have the means to transform your backyard into an oasis, there are so many incredible patio […]
This incredible backyard reading retreat was designed by Board & Vellum and built by Proform Construction, located in Montlake, a quiet neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. Created as an escape from city life, one can come out to this backyard retreat and curl up with a good book, use it as a quiet home office, a […]
Warmer weather calls for spending time outdoors entertaining on your back patio or garden, be sure to add some ambiance with patio string lights. Hosting outdoors is breezy when you have all the right ingredients such as inviting furnishings, a fireplace, a barbecue, lanterns, and string lights. When it comes to entertaining, you will want […]
Summer is the time to enjoy your outdoor living spaces — terrace, garden, balcony, or patio, yet consider enjoying them under the shade of one of these fantastic pergola design ideas. Depending on where you live, having a pergola in your backyard may be an essential detail to shelter you from the elements. Where you […]
Have you ever dreamed of movie nights under the stars? To create your own DIY outdoor movie screen, you will need either a sheet or a screen, something to mount it on (wood posts or tripod stand), portable projector (Amazon/eBay for roughly $70-$120), outdoor speakers, and a USB with the movie on it or connect your […]
The addition of a backyard shed can not only enhance the aesthetics of your garden but provide functional space for storage and relaxation. These sheds can house your essential gardening tools and supplies along with outdoor recreational equipment or even be used as a potting shed. These wonderful spaces can also be used as a […]
Create an outdoor oasis in your backyard by adding a cozy fire pit surrounded by lush gardens that can be enjoyed throughout the season. The crackle of the fire lulls one into relaxation and away from hectic daily schedules, while also providing warmth and ambiance to your outdoor setting. It’s important to select the right […]
Pergolas are ideal for creating outdoor rooms for your backyard patio, as they are typically attached or placed right next to your home or other structure such as a pool house. It is an open overhang with columns used for supports. Pergolas can also be used to grow plants, such as winding vines through the […]
To create a backyard oasis, there are an abundance of choices you can make to designing your outdoor space, including a fire pit focal point. You need to decide whether or not you would like to have one custom fabricated for you or purchase one already made. Aside from a functional perspective, fire pits adds […]
A sophisticated design to the “she-shed” is this chic shed, a light-filled space nested in an inviting backyard garden located in Sharpsville, Indiana. Called “The Hobby House”, the owner is stylist and owner of The Tinkerhouse Trading Company, Donna Jenkins. A compact backyard workshop, this lovely space offers 61-square-feet of living space. In this inspiring […]
