An average backyard renovation can cost between $7500 to $10000 when done professionally. But you can save big bucks with a DIY backyard makeover instead. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
1. Get an Outdoor Rug
An outdoor rug creates a cross between a patio and the lawn itself. You can choose them in many gorgeous styles to create a cohesive space when you can’t afford a deck or patio.
2. Get a Tree Swing or Porch Swing
Swings immediately create a relaxing space to sit and chat, relax in the sun, or enjoy a good book.
3. Get a Gazebo
Gazebos are beautiful places to gather friends, stay out of the sun, and enjoy nature around you. They’re versatile enough for dinner parties or reading nooks. Check out Lesera for gazebo ideas and other gorgeous backyard decorations.
4. Line a Stone Path
Is there an obvious path where the grass can’t grow? Create a stone path, then line it with solar lamps and perennial flowers. This creates elegant landscaping and it’s practical too!
5. Get Fairy Lights and Wispy Curtains
Do you have a deck, patio, pergola, or gazebo? Line it with soft fairy lights and wispy curtains for a romantic fairytale hideaway.
Even if you don’t have a physical structure, you can still string fairy lights between the roof or walls and surrounding trees or fences to create a similar feel.
6. Upgrade Your Fence
Not with an actual upgrade. You can leave your existing fence in place and paint a mural, or fill holes with marbles to create a stained glass vibe.
7. Garden
If you have any extra space at all, grow a garden! You can add a patio garden with potted plants on a small patio or balcony. Or you can try raised garden beds or grow directly into your soil.
You can also consider growing a vertical garden with terracotta pots hanging along your fence or the side of the house. Take advantage of window space with window flower beds where you can grow herbs.
Any fauna you can add to your backyard will create a beautiful relaxing environment. It can help create cleaner air and dampen traffic noise around you.
Growing a garden is therapeutic and rewarding. Plus it can cut down on your grocery bill and encourage you to eat healthier with homegrown produce too!
You can opt for sensory smell herbs like lavender and peppermint, or popular garden produce like tomatoes and zucchini.
Save Money With These DIY Backyard Makeover Ideas
Putting together a DIY backyard makeover is more time consuming, but much cheaper. You also have more of a say to decide how you want your new backyard to look.
These makeover ideas will get you started and help you create the perfect backyard of your dreams.
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