Home improvement

Prepare for summer by making the backyard spectacular

Summer is around the corner, what better time to create an outdoor living space to enjoy the weather? Picture warm nights with family spent under the stars. According to an article from Fobes — 2021 is the year to take back the yard.

This year is all about outdoor grilling. According to Food & Wine this is the year to pull out all the stops. It’s time to make the backyard chic again.

For the perfect outdoor experience, while enjoying a warm summer evening, food and a tranquil environment are a must. Perfect Zen can be found by creating a space that will wow the family and makes the neighborhood jealous.

Here are four ways to create the ideal patio:

  • Outdoor cooking spaces: Sunsets, stars, and warm weather — what could be a better way of escaping stuffy kitchens than having one ready to go outside.  The ability to spend time outdoors while preparing a meal is a summer must.  Whether it be grilling kabobs and burgers or fresh summer veggies, spending an afternoon soaking up the sunshine while cooking is something worth treasuring.
  • Water features: The addition of a water feature can both elevate and make a property unique. Water features provide soothing background noise and can be created to fit any backyard — big or small.  Making a yard feel more like an oasis than just a run-of-the-mill backyard will have family and friends not wanting to come back inside. Adding water pieces is a cost-efficient way to enhance a yard scape while also being eco-friendly.
  • Fire features: No yard is complete without a fire to gather around. On chilly nights a fire feature means that outside dining is still comfortable and cozy. Whether a fire is a backyards focal point or a simple accessory, once the sun goes down it will become the talk of the party. With S’mores at the ready, and firelight flickering, summer nights are bound to be memorable.
  • Landscaping: What ties the ideal outdoor area together is the landscape. Carefully placed plants and design ties it all together. It makes a yard unique and catered to each individual taste. Something that can be often overlooked, but makes a world of difference; A thought-out landscape can turn backyard activities from mundane to thrilling.

Backyard renovation increases the value of the house as well as adds a natural feel to the home. When choosing a contractor, taking the impact on the landscape into account is crucial. Changing a landscape while being mindful of it, protects the surrounding ecosystem and treats properties with care. A healthy and attractive outdoor space can promote healthy living.

Looking forward to the 2021 summer, the backyard is going to be the place where many find themselves.  Taking the time now to complete all of the renovations that have been dreamed up over the winter months will create a backyard summer worth celebrating with friends and family.

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