If your backyard feels uninspired and you are looking for a fresh start, there are endless possibilities for its design. The sheer number of options you have can be exciting, but they can also be overwhelming, and you may not know where to start. Our team at Chad Goodin Signature Homes has a few ideas you can consider.
Here are a few backyard design ideas that make a major impact:
- Add a pool as a focal point. A backyard without a focal point can feel awkward and chaotic. What better way to ground its design than with a serene swimming pool? The blue water can provide beautiful contrast to the hardscaping and green lawn or vegetation, and you can choose a pool design that complements your home’s architecture, whether that’s geometric and symmetrical or organic and free flowing.
- Build an outdoor kitchen on your patio. An outdoor kitchen is the epitome of backyard design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It’s best to place an outdoor kitchen near your home so you can easily access utilities like gas and water. This location also means you can walk a shorter distance if you need to retrieve something from your indoor kitchen.
- Divide your yard into zones. No matter what size your backyard is, creating zones will make your backyard design feel more intentional and relaxing. For instance, you might want to install a patio off to the side to create an intimate space while your pool might be in a more exposed, larger area and connected to the patio via stone steps or a paved walkway.
- Pave a winding walkway. A winding walkway can introduce curves to contrast with a backyard design that is otherwise full of symmetry and sharp lines, or it can emphasize the natural design that already exists. You might consider a garden pathway so you can admire your flowers and plants.