Create an inviting outdoor nook for relaxing, reading and entertaining. Lay a concrete or paving stone pad to expand available patio furniture space and decorate further by including lanterns or string lights for ambience.
Decorated benches and rugs serve to define seating areas while adding color. A gazebo or pergola adds shade and privacy, and can even be constructed using materials found around your house.
1. Coffee Table
An outdoor coffee table is an invaluable piece for your backyard retreat, providing surface space for drinks, snacks, books and remote controls – while adding decorative appeal and making accessing items easier.
Opt from an assortment of coffee table styles. Some offer extra storage space for media cords and throw pillows, enabling you to keep things tidy; others feature multiple surfaces for clever collection display arrangements.
For an inexpensive backyard design, upcycle an existing table or build your own from scratch. Empty crates can also make great rustic furniture pieces. Hanging string lights create a cozy ambience in your yard while helping guests navigate it safely without running into each other.
2. Stool Chairs
Turning your backyard into an inviting retreat doesn’t need to be costly. DIY home furniture pieces offer plenty of opportunities for savings over store-bought options.
Repurpose wooden pallets to craft rustic home furniture that’s both stylish and functional – such as this coffee table made from pallet wood! An easy DIY wood project that anyone with minimal carpentry experience can complete successfully is this DIY wood project.
Copper pipes are an economical and adaptable material that can be used for many DIY projects. One such DIY is creating this chic magazine holder which doubles up as an iPad stand.
Another useful project to create is this blanket ladder, an excellent way to showcase special blankets or quilts. Constructing one only takes a few boards and costs very little money. Once complete, be sure to stain or paint it to match your living room decor; additionally it can even be mounted to save floor space!
3. Rolling Console
As you create your backyard oasis, remember how to make it inviting and comfortable. Decor pieces such as outdoor pillows, planters and umbrellas can add color and style to the yard; while simple DIY projects like turning wooden crates into seating or building a cooler cabinet are simple ways to turn any backyard space into an inviting getaway on a budget.
Installing pergolas, trellises or arbors into your garden oasis is another great way to increase its functionality. These structures provide shade and privacy for eating, lounging and entertaining while adding focal points that define activity zones in the outdoors.
After sundown, outdoor lighting is essential for creating a relaxing garden oasis. Hanging string lights and lanterns are great way to illuminate a yard; while solar or dimmable electric lamps work great as feature lighting for dining areas or pathways.
4. Cabana Lounge
Make your garden into an idyllic resort with this striking piece of furniture! This cabana lounge provides the ideal spot for relaxing, reading or socializing with family and friends. Available with any HauserKOTE powdercoat finish and customizable standard or custom fabrics to complete its appearance, this cabana lounge makes an eye-catching statement piece in any garden setting.
Add an elegant touch to your oasis with a garden fountain, adding soothing sounds that help set the scene. A fountain also helps define activity zones in your garden.
Backyard oasis ideas must include outdoor lighting that provides access to patios, seating areas and dining or cooking spaces. Wall-mounted lanterns or table-top lanterns with dimmable LED lamps add coziness in dining and conversation areas, while recessed or post-mounted task lighting illuminates grill areas. For added drama use decorative lights to highlight trees or landscape elements. Finally for extra security consider an alarm system equipped with motion detector lights which deter potential intruders.
