Top 5 Decorating Ideas for a Dreamy Backyard

After months of indoor fun, it’s finally time to take the party outside in your backyard. If hosting outdoor parties, lounging by the pool, and playing lawn games are on your to-do list as the weather warms up, you’re probably wondering how you can make your backyard look as nice as possible this season. However, you don’t need a large budget or a professional landscaper to create a beautiful outdoor oasis, all you need is a few creative backyards decorating ideas!

Whether your backyard is sunny or shady, woodsy or open, large or small, you’ll find plenty of smart gardening tips, stylish outdoor furniture finds, and DIY inspiration to help you create cosy gathering spots complete with fire pits, container gardens, tree houses, outdoor dining areas, and more. Whether you want a minimalist look that relies on outdoor cafe lights and creative ways to display plants. We have you covered if you want to put your DIY skills to the test by making a side table out of weathered shutters. It’s time to give your yard a facelift!

1. Install a Makeshift Bar

If you have limited space but enjoy entertaining, consider a compact bar setup. A simple fold-out wall shelf with just enough room for essentials like cutting boards and utensils will suffice, and a barrel can double as a cocktail table.

2. Hang Plants at Different Heights

Have a thing for potted plants? Choose greenery in varying heights to bring order to your ever-growing collection. It’s a simple way to improve the visual appeal of your outdoor backyard space.

3. Craft an Outdoor Living Room

There’s no reason why you can’t extend the look of your indoor living room outside. Warm lighting, comfortable seating, and potted plants can all help.

4. Try a Black and White Palette

Black and white does not have to be monotonous. Jaclyn Johnson, the founder of Create & Cultivate, collaborated with interior designer Ginny Macdonald to make her outdoor oasis as inviting as possible. The space is picture-perfect thanks to a sleek fire pit and woven accents.

5. Hang String Lights

Drape simple string lights above your outdoor dining table to set the tone. But don’t stop there; add even more warmth with an oversized rug, as seen in Jaclyn Johnson’s home on Create & Cultivate.

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