Summer is right around the corner and the weather is warming up! Now is the best time to transform your backyard into the perfect outdoor living space. No matter the size of your backyard or budget, creating a summer sanctuary doesn’t have to be difficult.
Simply start by thinking about what you would like to do in the backyard. Whether you plan on entertaining, relaxing, or even turning your yard into a kids ultimate summer adventure (in their own yard)…here are 90+ ideas to inspire you to create your perfect backyard getaway.
Relax
Hang a Hammock
Add a Water Feature
Add Wind Chimes
Plush seating
Throw pillows
Add a Fire Pit
Bird Baths and Feeders
Outdoor Movie Screen
Add shade
Use Candles
Plant a Fruit Tree
Add a Hot Tub
Create a Lush Environment
Add an Outdoor Rug
String Outdoor Lights
Wrap Up in a Blanket
Create a Cabana Bed
Screen-In a Porch (Bug Free)
Pergola
Add an Outdoor Chandelier
Plant a Vegetable Garden
Butterfly and/or Hummingbird Feeders
Create a Privacy Wall
Update Your Railing with Stylish Cable Rail (to Better Enjoy Your View)
Add Flowers
Build a Greenhouse
Create a Wildlife Refuge
Mini Outdoor Library
Add a Pond
Add a chicken coop
Entertain
Add an Outdoor Kitchen
Dining Table
Beverage Station
Deck Bar
Pool
Brick Oven Pizza
Designated Smoking Area
Mini Shed Bar
Install Outdoor Speakers
Decorative Trash Bins
Add Tiki Torches
Add Outdoor Lighting (Solar StarLights from AGS!)
Hang Paper Lanterns
Bright, Outdoor Tableware
Rolling Cooler
Add Outdoor Heating
S’mores Station
Plant an Herb Garden
Hang Outdoor Fans
Popcorn Cart
Plant Mosquito Repelling Plants
Create Areas to Chat
Kids
Build a Play Structure
Giant Chalkboard
Tree Fort
Hopscotch Board using Patio Stones
Make a Platform Swing
Colorful Kids Pool
Climbing Wall
Sand/Dirt Box
Platform Swing
Zipline
Play Tent
Seesaw
Add Color
Add a Musical Wall
Basketball Court
Bubble Station
Backyard Campsite
Misting Station
Inflatable Water Slide
Picnic
Create a Maze
Water Play Table
Trampoline
Slip N’ SlideOutdoor Games
Giant Chess
Cornhole
Giant Jenga (DIY 2×4 Lumber)
Lawn Scrabble
Backyard Dunk Tank
Pool Noodle Ring Toss
Lawn Twister
Outdoor Checkers Table
Mini Golf
Bottle Ring Toss
Washer Game
Recycled Bottle Bowling
Dart Board
KanJam
Archery
Bocce Ball
Disc Golf
Horseshoes