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