| With a little careful planning, you can turn your | | | | accessories and lighting you use to decorate your |
| backyard into a relaxing oasis, a family entertainment | | | | backyard living space will set the mood and |
| center, or even a complete, open-air home. Backyard | | | | atmosphere for this part of your home, just like |
| decorating doesn't have to be expensive. There are | | | | inside. Citronella candles are great bug repellents and |
| plenty of simple backyard design tips that can help | | | | add a subtle glow to your backyard retreat. Colorful |
| you create the perfect outdoor area, even on a | | | | accents, like pillows, placemats, and bright chair |
| limited budget. First, consider the outdoor needs of | | | | cushions, can make your outdoor areas very inviting. |
| you and your family. If you have children, designate a | | | | Consider festive vases full of your favorite flowers |
| play area in an open area of your backyard. Use | | | | for table décor and hang wind chimes for a |
| colorful containers or a large plastic bin to store | | | | melodic atmosphere. Lighting is a very important part |
| outdoor toys and design a relaxing sitting and | | | | of your backyard design. If you do a lot of outdoor |
| conversation area within eyesight for easy | | | | entertaining at night, you will want bright lights that |
| supervision. Your sitting area may be as simple as a | | | | illuminate your yard well, especially near your dining |
| few lounge chairs or a full outdoor living area with | | | | area. Coleman's propane powered tabletop torches |
| weather resistant wicker furniture and colorful throw | | | | are easy to use and perfect for the backyard. |
| pillows to brighten the room. If you plan to do a lot | | | | Smaller patio lights are ideal for walkways or sitting |
| of outdoor entertaining, you will want plenty of sitting | | | | areas and simple tiki torches provide an inexpensive |
| room, as well as an outdoor cooking and dining area. | | | | lighting option as well. To keep your backyard retreat |
| Backyard design ideas for outdoor kitchens should | | | | enjoyable, as well as presentable, design plenty of |
| include a barbecue and surface space. Your backyard | | | | storage options for the common backyard items that |
| dining room may be furnished with a simple picnic | | | | aren't the most attractive. Store tools and lawn |
| table or a patio table of any size. It is important to | | | | equipment out of sight in a storage shed or under |
| plan these backyard areas with convenience in mind | | | | the deck. Garbage containers can be housed in the |
| and place them as close to your indoor kitchen | | | | garage or behind a decorative wall. Plants and trees |
| entrance as possible. You may prefer a private | | | | also make wonderful barriers, as well as terrific |
| backyard retreat for just yourself and your spouse. | | | | backyard decorations. Your backyard should be a |
| This could be designed in a small, secluded area of | | | | place of fun and relaxation for you and those you |
| your backyard, near the beauty and tranquility of | | | | love. Backyard retreats can be as simple or as |
| your garden, or surrounding a relaxing hot tub. The | | | | extravagant as your tastes desire. Careful planning |
| furnishings in your personal backyard retreat can | | | | and a few inexpensive furnishings can transform your |
| range from a comfortable garden bench, a hammock, | | | | backyard into a peaceful outdoor haven or a bright |
| or a rejuvenated love seat from indoors. The | | | | and exciting island vacation! |