Hello World! Welcome Friends! There are no limits to what you can do with enough space in your lawn, garden, or backyard. If you have been blessed with ample space to enjoy the outdoors without actually leaving the premises of your home, it’s sacrilegious to let such spaces go to waste because of negligence.
So if you notice that the surrounding areas of your house are looking a bit sad and worn out, it’s time to give them some loving. Here are ways to breathe new life into your outdoor living spaces:
Have your Lawn Professionally Manicured
Before you can install decorations or any outdoor furniture, you have to first make sure that the lawn is manicured to your satisfaction. If you’ve been fairly industrious, you can get away with just pulling weeds from your grass bed to regain the house’s curb appeal.
But if it has been a good few years since you last paid any mind to the bushes and grass that are in the lawn, save for turning the sprinklers on periodically for them, you are going to need professional help to bring back the majestic years of your lawn.
Put Up an Outdoor Dining Area
Sometimes, all you need to lift your mood is to switch things up and eat lunch al fresco. You can do this by either setting up an actual dining table with chairs in a covered area on the porch or by actually placing picnic blankets in the shaded areas of your lawn. Either way, having a dedicated space where you can bring food to eat alone or share with friends outdoors is a very good use of your outdoor living space.
Install Outdoor Games
If you’ve always wanted a game room but there just isn’t enough space in the house for one, you can make use of your backyard space to finally make this dream come true. There are a lot of outdoor game tables you can have delivered and installed right in your home, so you can play outdoor pool, ping-pong, foosball, or shuffleboard with your friends while enjoying some fresh outdoor air.
Have a Fire Pit/Outdoor Grill
The great thing about outdoor living areas is that these do not have the same restrictions as inside the house. Outside, you can be more liberal with an open flame and do any cooking that would otherwise flood the house with thick smoke. This provides a wonderful opportunity for you to install a fire pit to keep yourself toasty in the winter or an open flame grill for barbecues in the summer.
Invite Winged Creatures In
Another trick to improving the overall look of your garden or lawn is to attract winged creatures to come and visit. You can do this by installing a birdhouse or a birdbath, or otherwise planting flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Nothing proves your lawn is attractive more than beautiful creatures coming to visit.
Install a Jacuzzi
Aside from a fire pit, another outdoor installation that can help you weather those cold nights is a jacuzzi, complete with bubble jets and relaxing music to boot. It’s also a great way to bond with friends and family, while also improving the overall ambiance of your outdoor living space.
Add Ambient Lighting
Speaking of ambiance, maybe all your porch/lawn needs are a few lighting fixtures so it would look alive again. Look into putting up fairy lights if you have tall trees around; otherwise, just install LED strips along stairs and other furniture you have out there. Ambient and muted lights look very fancy, especially at night, and will give you additional visibility when you need to check stuff out at night, too. This is especially important when planning outdoor events!
Now you have a few ideas on how to make the most of your home’s outdoor space. All you need is a dash of inspiration, commitment in terms of time, and lots and lots of patience if you truly want to be the outside of your house to be just as good and comfortable as what’s inside.
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Toodles,
Your tips, from having a professionally manicured lawn to adding ambient lighting, show a keen understanding of how to create a welcoming and enjoyable outdoor space. I particularly love the idea of inviting winged creatures in and installing a jacuzzi for those cozy evenings.