There’s no denying that backyard landscaping is crucial for boosting a modern home’s curb appeal and overall value. However, not every homeowner understands what it takes to design an outstanding backyard that enhances the overall outdoor appeal.
You may not know what features to include in your space that will make it more appealing and functional, especially if you’ve never handled a landscaping project before. Below, we’ll look at some of the most effective, yet simple backyard design ideas you can incorporate in your space to boost your outdoor appeal.
Add a Small Fire Pit Area
A fire pit brings life to your backyard space, especially if you have a spacious deck with furniture already in place. The right fire pit design will depend on your deck’s size and the nature of activities you’ll be carrying out in your backyard.
If you don’t want to add your fire pit to the deck, you can install it in a dedicated area with gravel on the floor. You can then encircle it with a few comfy outdoor chairs for perfect evening relaxation. Alternatively, you can go for the compact, mobile firepits that can be installed on the deck or anywhere else you need to add a dose of charm in your backyard.
Build a Backyard Court
If your family loves playing competitive one-on-one games like badminton, tennis, and basketball outdoors, you can build a small backyard court to accommodate their favorite games. Depending on the amount of space you have and the games your family members love most, you can design a court that easily meets the majority’s needs.
You can design your court to accommodate multiple games at different times. The same court can be used for small basketball competitions and at the same time work as a tennis and badminton court. A well-designed court can help you achieve just the right backyard transformation and improve your home’s overall curb appeal.
Go for Modern Patio Furniture
If you have a backyard patio or are planning to build one, you can choose attractive, modern furniture to extend your interior home’s comfort into your outdoor space. The furniture colors may not be the same as those you have inside, but you can choose the same furniture quality and material to align with the interior ones. Neutral shades of black and white often work well for patio furniture. You can also add some plants in modern vessels to further decorate your patio and connect it to the outdoors.
Plant Native Crops
Adding greenery to your landscape is a non-negotiable landscaping project for your yard. However, you need a smart approach to optimize crop growth and performance all year round. Planting native crops is often advisable as these crops have a higher chance of survival compared to non natives.
They’re also easier to take care of and will offer the required ecological benefits to the insects and the overall environment around your home. Native plants are also less likely to be affected by extreme weather as they’re made for every weather element in your local climate.
Landscaping doesn’t always have to be a challenging project, even if it’s your first time planning and executing one. With the above landscaping ideas, you can seamlessly transform your backyard space and enjoy most of your living space for the entire period you live there.