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There are endless possibilities when it comes to sloped backyard ideas – and rather than a challenge, sloping gardens can open up lots of design and planting possibilities to create unique spaces.

With a little creativity, strategic planning and the right backyard ideas, a sloped backyard can have a lot to offer. 

You can create a terraced garden of distinct areas, with spaces for entertaining, relaxing, playing and dining, offering different views for an ever changing perspective of your backyard.

Sloped backyard ideas

Understanding the site of a sloped backyard is key, and ‘terracing can create a usable garden where before only a slope existed,’ explains landscape designer Lorenzo Soprani Volpini of LSV Gardens .

A terraced garden can offer creative layout and planting options and there are a number of elements to consider in how to design a sloping garden.

‘Sloped gardens can often be viewed as “problem sites” but, in fact, can be ideal for formal terraced garden design. Formal Roman or Mediterranean garden characteristics can be reflected and recreated within a formal terraced garden setting – emulating geometric symmetry reproduced within the contemporary gardens of today,’ explains garden designer Karen McClure .

Whether you are looking for inspiration for the ultimate entertaining space or need backyard ideas on a budget, these sloping backyard ideas will take your space to new heights. 

1. Consider the view

(Image credit: Sara Jane Rothwell / London Garden Designer)

When deciding on sloped backyard ideas, start by considering the main view of the garden from the house. 

‘If your garden falls away from the house or patio, try to avoid large drops by opting for several shallower terraces or stepped beds, so you don’t need to install railings that can interrupt the view,’ explains designer Marlene Lento .  

‘For very steep gardens, mix sloping, more naturalistic planting design, with level portions to minimize tall retaining walls or too many steps. This is especially important if your garden slopes up from the house and you will be looking onto the face of those retaining features,’ she adds.

But do also 'consider views into neighboring gardens and privacy for all involved,’ adds Karen McClure.

In the above design by Sara Jane Rothwell the backyard that slopes up from the house was designed for a gentle meandering journey up via wide steps and discreet terracing, to avoid too many traditional steps and handrails.

2. Use natural materials for terrace walls

(Image credit: Michelle Brandon Garden Design)

To create a terraced garden, there are many choices of materials for retaining walls. Walls can be retained with natural stone or brick; timbers or sleeper walls create a rustic style, and for a country garden aesthetic, use natural, local materials wherever possible. The walls should tie in with the design of your other sloped backyard ideas.

‘Look to match or tie in with the house and existing structures in and around the garden. Using materials that are sympathetic to the local vernacular will sit much more comfortably in the wider landscape,’ says designer Ed Oddy .

The above terraced garden design by Michelle Brandon uses Knapp flint and sandstone walls, which feature regularly in the village where this garden resides.

3. Opt for a contemporary finish

(Image credit: Marlene Lento Design)

For a more tailored, contemporary look, cladding materials for walls, such as Corten steel and crisp render, provide a sleek finish and easy curves. 

'Do, however, consider the upkeep and how these materials will weather and age in the climate. I like to work with materials that enhance over time, and embrace the beauty of the ageing process,’ says Ed Oddy.

‘In all cases include drainage behind the retaining wall in the form of a land drain that either discharges into existing drains or into a soakaway,’ advises Marlene Lento.

4. Recycle materials

(Image credit: Cube 1994 Garden Design)

Retaining walls can be an expensive option, so investigate ways to mitigate costs of high level changes, as well as the environmental impact. 

Reclaimed timber and sleepers are more cost effective for creating a terraced garden. Landscape designer Sean Butler of Cube 1994 also explains how they have used Gabion cages for terrace walls, recycling existing hardcore on site from the old patios and steps as a backfill within the gabions. These are then front filled with more attractive stone for an aesthetic appearance. 

5. Soften steps with planting

(Image credit: Future / Mark Bolton)

You can soften the impact of the hard landscaping materials of steps and inevitable tall walls of terraced gardens, with planting and living wall ideas.

There are many options for vertical gardening ideas, either climbing up or trailing down the terraced levels.

‘Walls can create a great backdrop for small trees and architectural shrubs, and can be lit at night,’ says Samantha Brown.

There are many climbing plants that can scramble up and over terrace walls and levels, with some beautiful flowering climbers for seasonal color.

6. Layer planting 

(Image credit: Annaick Guitteny)

Layering your plants and knowing their ultimate height for flower bed ideas for your sloped backyard is very important.

Consider the maintenance of planting in raised garden bed ideas as part of your sloped backyard ideas. 

‘You want your plants, a mix of perennials and shrubs, to knit together quickly to block out homes for weeds and give the soil level an incline, that way your plants will grow facing forward and give you a better display,’ explains designer Michelle Brandon.

Garden designer Nigel Phillips  suggests to add a layer of topsoil to terraced gardens to give plants a head start, and offers the following planting advice:

7. Ascend to greatness

(Image credit: Julie Toy)

As this option from multi-disciplinary firm RIOS proves, the simplest sloped backyard ideas and solutions can often be the most impactful. 

Here, a minimalist pathway traverses a large bamboo forest, complete with 85 different plants. The garden is designed to be experienced during the dramatic sunset light, while the landscape bathes the hillside below the house in warmth and an energizing glow. 

8. Level your land

(Image credit: Kendall Wilkinson Design)

San Francisco is known for its hilly landscape, so it’s no surprise that Bay Area-based designer Kendall Wilkinson has experience putting sloped backyard landscaping ideas into practice. Although Wilkinson wanted to have a leveled yard for her clients, the stone wall and fireplace seen here accentuates the angled terrain.   

'You can see how significantly the yard is sloping behind the wall that provided the perfect foundation to add the fireplace and seating,' Wilkinson explains. 'Being placed on this side of the property makes this patio very quiet, serene, and relaxing. 

'Paired with a metal pergola style roof, strategic lighting, and really comfortable matching sofas, wasted space becomes valued square footage.'

9. Go for a versatile vantage point 

(Image credit: Vessi Ves)

Garden designer Georgia Lindsay used a combination of hard landscaping and clever small back yard ideas to transform a dangerously crumbling slope into a multi-purpose garden with various terraces. 

The first terrace allows for a generous garden storage area for bikes and garden equipment beneath, while the lower part of the garden flows seamlessly from the house with hardwood decking to echo the internal flooring. A cozy seating zone and stylishly integrated outdoor lighting ideas complete the garden.   

'Sloping gardens can be great when it comes to lighting,' she shares. 'It's like an amphitheatre; you are able to enjoy your whole garden with one view.'

10. Fire up your sloping backyard

(Image credit: Camille Styles)

If you want to turn your sloped backyard into a liveable oasis, Camille Styles deftly bridged the gap between form and function. Here, the blogger built a handful of terraces, complete with seating areas and a fire pit. 

'When we bought the property, there was crumbling stone terracing that had been built by the original owner of the property back in the 1950’s,' she wrote. 'It was covered by overgrown vines, but it always reminded us of old European estates and we imagined restoring it to its glory.'

11. Play away in a sloping space

(Image credit: Lyndon Douglas)

If you want to find sloped backyard ideas that are appealing to the entire family, consider adding a play area to your space as backyard ideas for kids. Fortunately, it’s possible to infuse some childish wonder without compromising your home’s style.   

'Designed for a young family, the house features a sheltered lower courtyard space which provides greater privacy, and a triangular stepped landscape was proposed to manage the level change,' explains Mike Gibson of Eldridge London . 

'The repetitive triangular planning allows for a variety of activities while maintaining a clear consistent identity. The triangular modules form planting beds, steps, trellises, sitting areas, and include a slide and sand pit play area.'

The result: A playful yet sophisticated environment.

12. Plan for a water wonderland

(Image credit: Cuckoo 4 Design)

Another way to bring some fun to your sloped backyard ideas is by adding a garden pool ideas.

Cuckoo 4 Design blogger Julia Konya refers to her sloped backyard as 'essentially a hill'. 

By adding an above-ground pool, she is able to make the slope appear less severe, plus serve up some fun for the entire family. The wooden exterior takes inspiration from rock garden ideas and adds leafy greens to round out the look, turning this sloped backyard into a tropical oasis.

13. Plant fruit and vegetables on a slope 

(Image credit: Elysian Landscapes)

For a sloped backyard that’s both practical and aesthetically pleasing, add a vegetable garden. Leslie Bennett of Pine House Edible Gardens decked out this space with wooden raised garden beds and pyramid-shaped trellises. 

The raised garden beds follow the slope’s natural path, creating designated areas to grow everything from herbs and tomatoes to spicy chili peppers. Not only does this tip make the most of occupied space, but it will also resemble a lush, nutritious salad when in full bloom. Small vegetable garden ideas really can be incorporated anywhere, even on a slope, or if you'e more limited in planting space in raised beds, try vegetable garden container ideas.

14. Blur the boundaries with a stairway on a sloped space

(Image credit: Rachel Weil)

An outdoor staircase might be an easy way to optimize a sloped backyard, but it can often feel jarring when juxtaposed with the lush greenery.  

Los Angeles-based firm Elysian Landscapes blurred the lines of the hardscape by flanking each side of the stairs with a wild array of plants and grasses. This setup has an ethereal edge, thanks to its layers of textures and muted color palette.

(Image credit: Ian Kitson)

If you’re wondering how to landscape a backyard to make the hardscaping feel more pronounced, take a cue from Ian Kitson , who created this yard for an art collector. 

'It looks over an estuary in Wales, which is tidal,' he explains. 'So twice a day, the water disappears and you get amazing patterns in the sand river bed: This is one of the clues the garden design takes.' The raised garden beds and curvy pathways highlight the sloped land, blurring the line between earth and water.

What to do with a backyard that is on a slope?

There are so many sloped backyard ideas and possibilities. Hard landscaping is key and requires careful planning in order to make effective use of the available space.

Slopes offer fantastic design opportunities and exciting new ways to experience and view a garden, whether it’s from up high, or down below. But steep slopes can also be both costly and awkward to manage, so they do require a bit more thought than usual.

When it comes to the wholesale redesign of a sloping garden, terracing is the obvious option. Unfortunately, creating a terraced garden is not a cheap one. Earth moving equipment is often necessary. So too are lengthy retaining walls, which are always expensive – particularly if they’re made from bricks and mortar.

If you need sloped backyard ideas on a budget, instead consider strategies that minimize major ground works. First and foremost, do you actually need to terrace the whole garden? It’s likely that one or two level plateaus built into the slope – for a bench or two perhaps – will create enough useable space and cost much less. 

How do you make a sloped garden look good?

There are many ways to make a sloped garden look good, and far from having limited options,  a sloping garden can offer a wealth of layout and planting possibilities – many of which you couldn't successfully achieve with a level plot.  

There are options to create different terraces and routes through the garden, creating garden rooms with different purposes and atmospheres.

‘Consider creating 'destinations’ and ‘rooms’ within a sloped backyard to provide a journey within the space – adding a purposeful place to make the most of sun-downers in that last hour of sunshine,’ says Karen McClure.

'Depending on whether you consider the terracing a feature of your terraced garden or a necessity, you can either enhance the outlines by neatly clipped planting to showcase them as a feature, or you can plant in front of them to hide or soften the level change,' advises Marlene Lento.

The use of cascading terraces and planting can provide a gentle transition from a house to the lower or upper garden levels.

Kelsey Mulvey is a New York-born, San Francisco-based freelance journalist who covers lifestyle and design content. She started her writing career while studying magazine journalism at Boston University, where her work was syndicated by top digital publications like USA Today and MSN. Upon graduation, Kelsey covered lifestyle content The Wall Street Journal, Off Duty and Business Insider. In 2017, Kelsey started her freelance journalism career, where she contributes to design publications like AD PRO, Elle Decor, Wallpaper*, and more. W

61+ Sloped Backyard Ideas on a Budget [You'll Love the Photos!]

Feeling a bit daunted by making something beautiful out of your sloped backyard? Don’t panic! We’ve got all the best ideas for landscaping a sloped garden on a budget!

Some of the most beautiful and creative garden ideas I’ve come across have been on sloped land. Having extra height and different levels gives you much more scope to create intriguing features in your yard.

So whether you want to spruce up your backyard slope – or if you’re looking for a fun outdoor project, then you’ll love these landscaping ideas.

Let’s look at some of the best-sloped backyard ideas on a budget!

1. Stone Slab Path for Sloped Backyards

I love this legendary sloped yard from the Green Thumb Blonde’s blog. The added flower garden looks peaceful, serene, and it makes perfect use of the real estate. The stone steps also look charming.

This stone staircase would make a great feature in any sloped backyard. Stone slabs can be relatively inexpensive, or you may even have some lying around your land. 

2. Easy Raised Garden Beds for Sloped Land

Raised vegetable garden on a slope by Deeply Southern Home

I love raised garden beds because it’s easier to manage rogue weeds! Even if a few weeds sprout up – it’s straightforward enough to spot them when they’re inside of your raised garden bed.

Building raised beds on a slope is a genius use of space and uses less building materials – especially compared to constructing them on flat land.

3. Upcycled Sloped Backyard Water Feature

Check out this borderline-genius yard slope feature from Pilgrim and Pie. I’ve never seen more creative usage of watering cans. Or a backyard slope!

The best thing about having a sloped backyard garden is that the water runs downhill! A downhill slope eliminates some friction when creating a great upcycled water feature, such as this innovative watering can design.

Read More – How to Make an Epic Bubbling Rock Fountain!

4. Turn Your Slope Into a Playground

Image By Ashville Playgrounds

Imagine how much fun the kids will have in this sloped-garden-turned-play-haven! Installing a playground is a great use of the natural slope of your backyard.

5. Sloped Backyard Seating Deck

By Pretty Pink Patch on Instagram

Don’t think you can’t have a flat area to sit outside just because you live on a slope! Wooden decking is a quick and inexpensive way to create a level seating area for a sloped backyard.

6. Turn Your Slope Into a Beach

Image from Sunset

This is such a wonderful idea for your sloped backyard! If you love going to the beach, you’ll love this idea. And so will your pets!

The creator, Bud Stuckey, built this 100-square-foot beach for less than 200 bucks, in two days!

7. A Waterfall Cascading Down the Slope

Tutorial and images by Hometalk

You’ll be totally obsessed with this idea. Whether you’ve always wanted a waterfall (me, me!) or you’ve never considered it before – this full tutorial with photos will get you excited about the idea!

This waterfall cascades down a long slope and ends in a koi pond. And the best thing? The tutorial shows you exactly how to do it yourself, in your own backyard!

8. DIY This Rock Retaining Wall

Image and tutorial at Hometalk

This is a full tutorial, with pictures, instructions, and a video! Learn how to build a rock retaining wall just like this one in your own sloped backyard.

It’s ultra-cheap to DIY, too!

9. Terraces for Sloped Backyards

By Reverie Interior Design on Instagram

Bring a Mediterranean vibe to your yard with some simple terraces. Plants such as rosemary and lavender will thrive in these rocky conditions and bring color and fragrance to your outdoor areas.

10. Budget Path for Sloped Backyard

Here’s an excellent example of loose stone (gravel) stairs to accommodate an upward slope. Read more about how to build steps on a hill from the Scrappy Geek blog!

Putting in some simple wooden supports is a quick and easy way to build steps into a slope. You can either fill the steps with gravel or use topsoil for a cheaper option.

Read More – How to Make a Beautiful Rockery Garden!

11. Sloped Garden Flower Trail

By White Flower Farm

Create a spectacular point of interest with a beautiful flower trail through your sloped backyard with this tutorial by White Flower Farm.

12. Add a Stone Bench Seating Area With Fire Pit

Image and by Irytek102 on Reddit – see the full photo gallery here.

What an incredible way to make use of your sloped backyard! It’s not hard to imagine many wonderful nights under the stars, lounging with family and friends, the firepit crackling before you…

A great idea!

13. Carve Rustic Stone Steps Out of the Hillside With Flagstone

Image and full tutorial by Jaime Haney

Jaime Haney lists all the steps to your very own set of flagstone steps on his blog, with plenty of photos to show you how to go about it. These stone steps fit beautifully into the natural landscape and would make a stunning addition to any sloped backyard!

14. Use Pallets to Create Gardens on a Slope

Pallet garden idea photo at Hometalk

Julia didn’t like her sloped garden… It was hard to mow and harder to keep it looking nice. She stumbled upon the idea of using pallets as gardens.

Julia isn’t done yet. She’s planning on adding more pallets and stepping stones – then maybe adding vegetables next year.

A fantastic, budget idea!

15. Budget Pond for Sloped Backyard

Using the sloped ground to create a pond gives you so much more scope to get creative, adding in waterfalls and streams running through your yard!

16.

Control Run-Off With StoneBy Denise on Hometalk

Look at how Denise controls water run-off in her sloped garden!

She needed a beautiful idea to help control the flow of the heavy, erosive Arkansas rains. The idea above is one of her downhill paths which winds through a variety of relaxing herbs.

17. Increase Your Space With Raised Beds

By DIY Design Fanatic

These raised gardens, built by Pam in her Carolina garden, are a great way to increase your usable space on a slope!

See how she went about it on her blog.

18. Build a Picnic Table That’s Always Level

Image by Hometalk

Here’s a simple hack to build a picnic table for your sloped backyard! You can easily DIY this with simple shelf brackets and a tabletop.

19. Build a Shade Garden on a Slope

Shade garden on a slope. Image by Hometalk.

This is a lovely idea for a budget shade garden in your sloped backyard. Plant hosta, painted ferns, coral bells, variegated Jacob’s ladder, and Astilbe for a natural, work-with-nature approach.

20. Low Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

Clover is one of the most underrated cover crops for your homestead. Check out the guide from Treehugger for more tips on clover laying – and why clover is sometimes better than a grass lawn!

The big problem with sloped lawns is how to mow them! Get around this problem by planting a low-growing alternative lawn, such as clover or creeping thyme. You can buy premium quality, Oregon-grown white clover seed on Amazon!

21. Sheltered Seating Area for Sloped Backyard

If you’re not opposed to masonry work, then this breathtaking sheltered seating from SecretGardenOfMine is one of our favorites. It looks cozy – and private!

This sheltered seating area would be great for anyone on a tight budget, as long as you’re not afraid of a bit of hard work! If you don’t have any bricks handy, you can make the retaining wall from reclaimed wood instead.

Read More – How to Easily Stop Weeds From Growing in Rocks!

22.

Sloped Backyard Rock GardenBy Happy Haute Home

Here’s another brilliant landscaping idea for sloped gardens. I love the rocks – I feel like they add a massive amount of personality to the sloped yard!

Rocks are a great way to add structure and help prevent erosion in a sloped garden. Interplanting your rocks with fragrant herbs and flowers will bring scent and color to your yard.

23. Low-Cost Woodland Trail

By marieanned1 via Instagram

Trees are a great way to retain soil and prevent erosion on sloped land. A woodland trail can be very cheap to plant, especially if you have a source of trees such as willow to take cuttings.

24. Children’s Play Area for Sloped Land

By garykidson via Instagram

Another great advantage of sloped land is that you can get creative with the kid’s play area. A longer slope equals a lengthier slide, perfect for hours of outdoor fun!

25. Sheltered Fire Pit Area 

By Olive Branch

I love how the firepit rests within a slope! I think this adds to the privacy of the fireplace and also makes the party feel more exclusive. Awesome!

Building a fire pit in a sheltered area on your sloped land is a clever way to stop smoke blowing everywhere at your next BBQ.

26. Stock Tank Swimming Pool Built Into the Slope

Image and design by Cuckoo4Design

I love the creativity of this sloped landscape! Who else wants to go for a dip? Having a hilly yard was never so relaxing – and refreshing!

Don’t think you can’t have the luxuries in life just because you’re on a tight budget!

This excellent swimming pool built into a sloped backyard derives from a stock tank. You may be able to pick a secondhand tank up for very little money or even barter or swap!

Read More – How To Build a Roaring Cinder Block Fire Pit Grill!

27. Create a Gorgeous Retaining Wall Garden

Create a tiered garden with retaining walls at different heights, complemented by gorgeous, lush plants that cascade over the edges. (See our post on the most stunning cascading plants for retaining walls!)

I could see myself grabbing my morning cuppa and meandering through this peaceful landscape!

28.

A Slope of Flowers

Completely fill your slope with gorgeous flowering plants for a wall of flowers. Add scented flowering plants to make it even more impressive!

29. An Inviting Path Up the Slope

Image by Backyard Reflections

This is a very impressive design idea for sloped backyards! The lawn path, meandering through stone retaining walls, looks incredibly inviting – I just want to skip up there! Add a seating area up the top for the ultimate backyard relaxation.

30. Use the Natural Slope as a Waterfall

Make your sloped backyard work for you and with nature by adding a waterfall feature! Birds and wildlife may come to visit and you’ll love the sound of trickling water in the background.

31. Create a Classic Landscape With Natural Stone

Natural stone and big rocks create this lovely landscaped garden on a slope. Add lots of creeping plants to turn it into a rockery the neighbors will be envious of!

32. Use Centerpieces to Break the Slope

Break up the slope with big centerpieces. Include big, natural rocks, pots, shrubs, and trees.

33. Rock Walls to Level the Ground

Build rock retaining walls at different heights to go with the slope of your backyard. Increase your space and create an interesting centerpiece at the same time.

34. Vertical Rockery

Create a vertical rockery retaining wall with big rocks and drought-hardy plants, succulents, and creepers.

35. Succulent Water Landscape

Go from drab to fab with this water feature, surrounded by succulent plants.

36. Go All-Out With Style

This sloped garden has been turned into an incredible, drought-hardy wall of beauty. Use Yuccas or Pandanus trees for some vertical interest pieces, and lots of colored-foliage plants.

37. Retaining Wall Surrounding the House

What an amazing design idea! This project would take a fair bit of time but the result is definitely worth it. The gorgeous rock wall adds a beautiful, gigantic raised garden to your backyard and it complements the house.

More Sloped Backyard Ideas on a Budget

Feast your eyes on these amazing photos of sloped backyards and use the inspiration to turn your own slope into a masterpiece!

38. Giant Slip and Slide

By Hometalk

39. Terrace Your Slope

By Hometalk

40. DIY Stacked Stone Garden Wall

By Hometalk

41. Build a Fort on a Slope

By Asheville Playgrounds

42. Terraced Backyard

By Fresh Perspective Landscapes

43. Cave With Slide

By Hometalk

44. Amazing Tranquility on a Slope

By Paradise Restored

45. Stairway to Heaven

46. Hillside Slide

By Momtessorilife

47. Rock Garden on a Slope

Via Bobvila

48. Native Plant Wonderland

Via Bobvila

49. Artwork on the Hill

By Gro Outdoor

50. Build a Deck

Via Hometalk

51. Stabilize Your Slope With Pallets

By Good Life Permaculture

52. Gardens With Trellis

By Living Hillside

53. Chicken Coop on a Slope

By Barbara Pleasant

54. Horse Trough Hillside Garden

By Rain Barrel Garden

55.

Learn to Landscape a Steep Slope the Permaculture WayBy Good Life Permaculture

56. Stunning Sloped Garden Design

Image by Cultiverity

57. Mulch It Well

By Yes I Talk to Plants

58. Retaining Wall With Plectranthus

By The Indigenous Gardener

59. No-Mow Slope With Wild Grasses

By The Indigenous Gardener

60. Use Groundcover Plants to Hold the Slope

By The Indigenous Gardener

61. Make It Maintenance-Free With Helichrysum and Gazania

By The Indigenous Gardener

Sloped Backyard and Hilly Landscaping FAQ

Adding cement steps or a concrete walkway is one of the best ways to upgrade your sloped garden. If you don’t have the most significant landscaping budget, then there are other alternatives. No worries!

We spend oodles of time researching the best landscaping ideas for sloped backyards.

We also have a ton of experience getting our hands dirty – and we’re happy to share our best sloped backyard insights with you.

Let’s begin!

Is It Bad to Have a Sloped Backyard?

Not at all! Sloped yards might take more effort in landscaping, but you have many more creative opportunities when gardening on a hill.

One thing to be aware of with a sloped backyard is where the water runs off. If the land is sloped downhill towards your house, you might end up with a flooded home! However, the correct drainage should sort this problem out.

How Do I Make My Sloped Garden Look Nice?

Most good things take time and effort, and that includes making your sloped garden beautiful! Start small by focusing on just one area rather than embarking on a massive and daunting landscaping project.

The quickest way to add some interest and features to a sloped garden is to install rock (or stone) steps and add a line of flowering plants or shrubs alongside them. Add some solar lights, and voila – you’ve got a sloped garden feature!

What Can I Plant In My Backyard Slope?

When planting on a slope, consider that water and soil retention may differ from your flatter land! The sloped ground may dry out more quickly, and nutrients may run off the soil.

Look for plants with a healthy root system that will anchor them into the ground. The strong roots will help them to stay put in heavy rainfall and reduce soil erosion.

Perennial plants work better than annuals on sloped land, as they will provide ground cover all year round. My favorites would be edible perennials, such as globe artichokes, interplanted with herbs and smaller fruit bushes.

How Do You Prevent Erosion on a Sloped Yard?

There are two ways to prevent erosion on a sloped yard, either by strategic planting or by landscaping the area.

Using plants is the most natural method of preventing erosion. Roots of trees, shrubs, and plants will hold onto soil and even improve the quality of the dirt over time.

If you have a severe erosion problem, then you may need to give nature a hand. Use supports made from wood, brick, or rock to retain soil, particularly in areas with a high level of water runoff.

What Is the Best Ground Cover for a Hillside?

If you are looking for ground cover for a hillside, look for low-growing plants which spread quickly. Ideally, you don’t want to be mowing or strimming your hillside more than necessary, so plants that are low maintenance work well here.

To cover bare ground on a hillside quickly, scatter seeds of fast-spreading plants such as clover or mustards. You could also consider sowing a wildflower mix to attract beneficial pollinators to your garden.

These majestic stepping stones are one of the best ways I’ve found to upgrade your backyard slope instantly. Excellent for rockery gardens or simple footpaths!

What Are Your Favorite Sloped Backyard Design Ideas?

This alpine slide looks like it takes serious work to build from scratch. However, it’s one of the most elegant methods to complement any slope, hill, or incline!

We’re always trying to find sloped hill ideas from homesteaders all over the world!

If you have some sloped hill ideas that we haven’t thought of yet – please share!

Also – let us know which sloped hill ideas are your favorite? Does anything catch your attention?

Thanks again for reading!

Please have a great day!

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Backyard - 95 photos of modern landscape design ideas

Although the warm season is already far behind, most owners of country houses continue to cherish ideas about decorating their plots. A few decades ago, these ideas and thoughts were directly related to the use of homestead land for sowing and harvesting. Now, the owners of summer and country estates have changed their orientation from a labor camp to a place for family vacations.

In this article we will look at photos of the views of the backyard, get acquainted with the design solutions that can be applied. We will select the simplest concepts for the design of the given type of area.

If you own a private or country mansion, then you have an idea that the design of the area adjacent to the dwelling is just as important as the arrangement of the internal space of the house.

Everyone has heard about the term "landscape design", even the inhabitants of remote villages. But not everyone will agree to exchange the harmonious placement of flower beds for an artificial fountain or pond.


Homeowners love beautiful yet versatile backyard designs. Therefore, in order for your efforts to turn into a pleasing picture, you need to seriously approach the planning of the area.

At the same time, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money to improve the surrounding area, just a small fraction of your free time will suffice.

In order for a beautiful backyard to delight your eyes for many years, you need to find time to maintain all the buildings, furniture, ponds in order.

Summary of the article:

Backyard layout

The courtyard of a country house is a nearby area that welcomes both owners and guests. We can say with confidence that the first impression of the owners is formed from the very first minutes, as soon as they approach the exit to the backyard or garden plot.

Before decorating the backyard of a private house, think about what is the concept of beauty for you? Visualize the desired result, and focus on what matters to you: practicality in use, stay in it, or attractiveness and magnificence of design?


Pay attention to your lifestyle, the presence of children or animals, the frequency of meetings with friends, organizing parties. The choice of details and elements of the courtyard interior depends on the answers to the above questions and on personal preferences.

If you take into account all sorts of nuances at the initial stage, then in the future, you will save a considerable amount of money and time for changing, finalizing and straightening the design of the backyard.

The main condition on which your landscape design depends is the size of the plot. If the area is large, then the only thing that will limit the flight of your fantasies will be the lack of a lot of money. Important in planning is the type of soil, placement in relation to the cardinal points.

If you have a small area, it is important not to "litter" it with unnecessary details and use every free square meter for aesthetic benefit. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the priorities, because it is impossible to place a place for a hammock, a barbecue, a playground on a few square meters.

Having decided and choosing the best option, we go to recreate the practical part, that is, the placement of all elements and objects. Professional designers advise dividing it into square segments for easier and rational use of space, each of which will contain a certain detail (flower beds, ponds, furniture, gazebos).

Using this technique, the entire area will be evenly filled with various buildings or decorations in the form of flower beds, which will create a harmonious appearance of the backyard.

Before starting construction work, we check the condition of the soil, if we find a place where water accumulates, we lay a drainage system (drainage).

At the same time, all work is underway to place all the mechanisms necessary for the full operation of artificial reservoirs, fountains and irrigation of vegetation.


Tiled paths, steps

Garden paths are an indispensable part of every country house. In addition to the main one - safe movement, they also perform secondary, but important functions - dividing the area into zones, decorating the territory. When laying out the paths, concrete slabs, flat stones, cobblestones are used, or they are simply covered with a large amount of pebbles, while fencing off with a low curb.

By creating a combination of the above materials, it is possible to obtain not only the desired practicality, but also a wonderful decoration for any backyard.

Sealed forms and landscaping are things that are closely related. Someone finds harmony in the smoothness of contours, lines, rounded bushes or flower beds, while the other prefers rigor - straight garden paths, square-shaped bushes, cut like "under the ruler".

As they say: “There is no comrade for taste and color”, because it depends only on you what the decor of this site will be and only you know what will bring harmony to your soul.

The planting of vegetation in flower pots or flower beds should be planned so that flowering of some varieties is followed by flowering of others. In this situation, the backyard will be able to delight you and your loved ones with bright floral colors for a long time to come.

If your area is represented by humps, hills - do not rush to level them and harm the environment, just create artificial embankments and level their slopes. Also, so that there is not such a noticeable difference between hills and lowlands, attach neat steps that will focus all attention on yourself.

Fountains and ponds in the backyard

In rare cases, landscaping in the oriental style does without the presence of any water sources (pond, fountain). As you know, all European specialists in landscape design are inspired by the oriental style, which brings harmony with the surrounding and spiritual world.

Eastern sages believe that water is the source of life, and in combination with earth it symbolizes balance, harmony, unity.

It is quite difficult to build an artificial reservoir, it is necessary to resort to the help of professionals, who, in turn, will study the features of the site, select a suitable place, and carry out all the communications necessary for reservoirs.


All spent finances, time and effort will pay off at the moment when you watch the splashing of fish in the pond or calm down from the sound of water in the fountain.

Fire bowl

Every modern backyard must have a fire pit, where you can gather a large company, chat, barbecue or roast marshmallows. It is not difficult to create such a corner, but it is difficult to put into words how much good mood it will bring.

To create a fire bowl, you need to purchase the bowl itself and chairs, curved benches in the store. It is not necessary to buy benches, you can build them yourself using several meters of iron mesh and medium-sized stones. Such impromptu "shops" will not leave anyone on the sidelines.

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Ideas for landscaping the site

First of all, when arranging the backyard, you should think about creating original flower beds or hedges. The most interesting ideas to date are:

  1. Vertical living arches made from wild grapes.
  2. A wall of arborvitae or firs.
  3. Decorative boxwood fencing.
  4. Cascading flower beds for functional backyard division.

Each of the indicated options differs in its purpose and practical implementation.

Fabric Sails

Shade Sails are simple and versatile designs for patios and backyards. There are many shades to choose from. You can also use different shapes like triangles and rectangles. Add garlands to them for magical evenings.

Vertical living arches

A metal framed arch with climbing vines is perfect for creating an original corridor between the backyard and any other area of ​​the yard.

Under the living canopy, you can place a small area for a dining table and barbecue. Green spaces will cover from the rays of the direct sun, get rid of unpleasant odors and noise.

Wall of arborvitae or fir trees

Vertical walls of coniferous crops help to divide the site into zones in an original way, hiding a place to relax, a gazebo with a barbecue or a children's playground from both the sun and the street.

Decorative junipers planted along the fence are also used as green walls.

What you can do yourself

You can create many things with your own hands and save a decent amount on arrangement. How to equip the yard with your own hands and without much effort? Now we will share the simplest options that you will definitely like.

  • Dry stone fountain. It won't take up much space and it's quite possible to do it yourself. It is only required to lay out stones (mostly sandstone) on a paved area. Under this design there should be a water tank with a pump pump. That and all that is required for a creative idea. You can place a canopy over the fountain, or put furniture around.

  • The idea of ​​a room outside. As you already understood, a lot of furniture will be involved, preferably wicker, it will be resistant to the weather. You expose armchairs and sofas in the way that suits you, complement them with soft pillows and, most importantly, more lighting, lanterns, which will create maximum comfort in the evenings. Furniture is not placed under a canopy or in a gazebo, but directly on the green zone.
  • Open kitchen next to the barbecue. This is a great idea for outdoor cooking. To the barbecue or barbecue in the shape of the letter "G" you need to make an extension, you can lay it out from a brick. Equip a sink inside the extension so that you can cook directly at the place of rest. You do not have to run to the kitchen in the house every time to cut, wash and cook something. Inside the extension, you can equip shelves on which to place dishes for the street and then you will use the whole place as much as possible.

  • High flowerbed borders. If there is not enough space for a recreation area, but you really want to sit in the evenings, then make the borders a little higher and wider. You can sit on them near the plants, with a cup of aromatic coffee, and at the same time, such a recreation area will not take up much space.
  • Round brick hearth. There is nothing difficult in this building, you just need more bricks and the ability to lay it out in a circle shape. The structure should not be high, so you will quickly cope with this task. It remains to fill it with coal and put your favorite furniture around the hearth.

Feel free to experiment and create amazing private home designs. In this case, only fantasy can stop. Even from the simplest things that can be found in the country, masterpieces are created. With proper disposal of the site and thoughtful organization of space, the recreation area will not take up much space, but will only complement your yard with comfort and originality. More ideas for creating some things and step-by-step instructions can be found on our website. We hope this article was useful to you and gave you some ideas for the design of your site.

Cascading Flower Gardens

Cascading flower crops have long been a staple of backyard decorating ideas.

Due to their bright colors and pleasant appearance, these models of flowerbeds are used for aesthetic decoration of open-type arbors or installed on summer terraces with access to the backyard.

Terraced garden

When it comes to a garden, there is no need to spare space for its creation. Landscaping is the best way to decorate the territory of the site, as well as access to the backyard.

All free nooks and crannies must be filled with greenery. To increase the area for growing plants, you can use special frame structures made by yourself.

Complete your backyard design with a roofed pergola. This cozy corner will help get rid of stress and restore peace of mind.


Don't forget about lighting. For this, lanterns are used in the garden. They are solar-powered, so you can even leave them overnight.

In addition to the overall decor, you can add garden furniture made from thin bamboo branches.

On a hot sunny day, it is not recommended to keep it in the sun. Move it to a place where there is no sun. Having rested from the heat on a wicker chair, you will have a great free time.

Building a backyard is a lot of fun. You can use any of the above design options, or use your own method.

If you don't know how to get started, ask an experienced gardener for help. He will tell you what procedure to follow, as well as introduce you to landscape design options.

Following creative ideas, it will be possible to recreate the unique look of the site.

Backyard Layout Ideas

See landscape design magazines for the best layout for a small lot or oddly shaped backyard.

Here you can see photos of the backyard in various interior variations. The most interesting planning models today are:

  1. Installing a gazebo with barbecue or fireplace.
  2. Location of the children's playground.
  3. Pool.
  4. Decorative pond.
  5. Summer terrace in the backyard.
  6. Dining area.
For each of the presented options, you can find ready-made drawings and diagrams, which are very convenient to work with.

Landscape Design Software

If you're a confident PC user, landscape design software can make your designing tasks easier. The bad news is that they are paid, but it will be easy and interesting to create a landscape design for the courtyard of a private house.

There are about two dozen programs, but here are the most popular ones:

  • Our Garden. There is a large built-in library of plants, a planner for paving, fences, gates, etc. The ability to download the missing materials or textures, plants is available.
  • Google ScatchUp. This is not a profile program, but it has a landscape planning section, which is very good - it is full of lessons on working with landscape creation.
  • Punch. The disadvantage of the program is that it is not possible to add your own objects. You can only use those that are in the software library. Another disadvantage is that there is no way to export the results, that is, you will not be able to use the created project in other programs.

But it is simple and takes almost no time to learn.

  • Sierra LandDesigner 3D. Large database of plants and other objects. It is possible to enter your own data and use it in your work. Each possible action has a hint, so it's easy to figure it out along the way. The program indicates the type of soil and the style in which you want to decorate your yard.

The program will automatically select suitable objects. At the end of the project, you can print the project and get an estimate.

Practical tips for planning

Before starting work, you should decide on the chosen interior style, make a preliminary drawing (it will help you to work step by step without interference).

It is best to calculate the total area of ​​the site and mark out future green fences, the location of the main elements in the backyard.

If you plan to develop a water area, be sure to get the advice of a specialist in preparing the soil and pouring the concrete bowl of the pool or pond.

Modern Courtyard Design of a Private House Creative landscape solution

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Private houses cannot do without a yard, so it is so important to choose an interesting design for ennobling the territory. The space should be as beautiful and effective as possible. The area around the house not only meets you, guests every day, but also influences public opinion and everyday life. The main object is the house, for this reason all other buildings should stylistically create one complete picture.

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How to start arranging the yard of a private house?

Lot size and landscape

Start with preparatory work. First of all, strengthen the slopes, drainage may be required so that in the future there will be no problems with caring for the site. It is worth paying attention to how many buildings, in addition to the main object on the site, in order to think over their connection with the help of paths.

Climate

Before developing a design project for a yard area, it is important to take into account the weather characteristics of a particular region. The choice of building materials, types of work, plants that can be planted depend on the climate.

modern landscaping of the courtyard of a private house

Architectural features

The central object on the site is the house, so every design detail must clearly match the style of the building. With a passion for decor, the yard will turn into a “motley mosaic”.

Note! If the yard, the cottage is small, it is not recommended to experiment with style.

Landscaping of the yard

It is preferable to choose plants that are easy to care for. In addition, the vegetation should clearly correspond to all yard areas:

Design solution for a small yard

For narrow paths, a small plot of land, it is recommended to use several tricks:

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Compliance of the yard design with the needs of residents

Planned zoning of the territory around the house solves many problems, but it is necessary to take into account the number of residents, their type of activity. On the territory of the yard, you can equip several objects: a gazebo, a playground for children, a bathhouse, a barbecue, a summer kitchen. Functional areas can be combined, it all depends on your preferences. For example, a gazebo and a summer kitchen, a summer kitchen with a dining room.

When planning a children's area, it is important that parents observe their children's behavior. Preliminary projects are necessarily evaluated from different places: from the street, terrace, courtyard, window, balcony, attic.

So, the modern design of the yard can be varied, it all depends on the chosen style, goals, preferences of the residents. It is best that the plots are divided into several zones: residential, economic and recreational. If the yard is small - no problem! To date, there are many different interesting solutions that will become alternatives. In a small courtyard, you can plan benches, tables, plant trees and shrubs around the territory, and on a larger territory - a gazebo, a pool, a pond, a garage, fountains and other decorative elements. The main thing is to clearly calculate and plan everything so that you can enjoy your vacation near your home every day!

To make the backyard not only practical, but also beautiful, it is worth additionally landscaping the area around the gazebo. If desired, you can put a fence from the vine of wild grapes or mountaineer along the walls of the structure.

Furniture & Decor

Backyard furniture doesn't have to be expensive and fancy. Of course, wrought iron or wicker furniture will add extra charm and show off the wealth of the family, but the average patio will look great with homemade items from building pallets or leftover boards.

Ordinary inexpensive plastic furniture will also work well.

There are no restrictions on the use of decorative elements either. The main thing is that there are not too many of them. Decoration elements can be purchased at garden stores or you can create your own from wood, plaster, tires, old shoes and household items.

Arches and pergolas elegantly frame the entrance to the backyard, and curtains fixed on them will give the area lightness and airiness or create an atmosphere of complete privacy.

Creating a cozy backyard does not require a titanic effort, especially since planning and selecting the necessary accessories can be done in winter, bringing together all household members and revealing the talents of each family member.

Children's playground

You can also install a real playground in the backyard. The main elements on it will be:

  • Closed-type sandbox.
  • Slides with stairs.
  • Swing.
  • Decorative figurines.

Before installing the playground, it is necessary to prepare the ground: remove debris, fragments (safety for children). Next, you need to think about a durable and elastic coating for the site.

This location of the playground has many advantages:

  • Children are always supervised and away from highways.
  • Next to the site, you can place a utility room with tools for cleaning sand, cleaning the area and caring for plants.

It is possible to design a backyard in this style in conditions of a non-standard shape of the site.

Beautiful Yard of a Private House Rules for arranging the inner area of ​​a house

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Basic rules and recommendations for planning a beautiful yard

The design of the inner area has its own rules, secrets and nuances. Here it is important to maintain a fine line of practicality and comfort. It is necessary to rationally use the land plot, build architectural lines according to the general style of the project. The courtyard should be a continuation of the living space and should be consistent with its design. Therefore, we will analyze the main tips for creating an amazing atmosphere in the fresh air.

how to beautifully decorate the yard of a private house

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Lighting

The yard should be illuminated with small light sources in order to evenly distribute the light flux without dazzling others. You can also use sources of open fire: a fireplace, a brazier, a hearth lined with stones, privacy is ideally emphasized.

Practicality

Even in the tightest spaces, you can create a spacious environment if you use every meter of the patio correctly. Most often, the owners prefer to equip an open veranda or terrace with wooden furniture, soft sofas, original benches, and non-standard tables. Practical elements will allow you to fully enjoy the comfort.

It should be remembered that garden furniture is exposed to the environment. Precipitation, sunlight, wind lead to contamination of the coating. Therefore, you need to take care of changing covers, wear resistance of materials.

Comfort at any time of the year

When planning to arrange a beautiful courtyard of a private house, homeowners often forget that this is an open area, over which the sun shines, rain falls. Architects often use a combined yard layout. On the example of the Chinese project, we see that part of the indoor area is open to sunlight, and part is covered with a flat roof. Thus, a certain transition of outdoor recreation to arrangement in a closed comfort zone is created.

Chinese view of the arrangement of the courtyard

The fact remains that Chinese architects have a special approach to the arrangement, construction of private housing. The project from the design firm ARCHSTUDIO shows how multifaceted, unusual, contemplative the courtyard can be.

how to make it beautiful in the courtyard of a private house

Before the restoration of the old and dilapidated building, this area was abandoned with rubbish. Old and new are reunited in a traditional approach to decorating a private home. The courtyard becomes an element of connection of seven separate residential buildings. This is a kind of route that allows you to simultaneously have a playful walk through fantastic views. The functionality of the front yard is a garage area. The territory is enlarged due to the displacement deep into the front door and the dismantling of the front and rear walls.

beautiful design of the courtyard of a private house


beautiful design of the courtyard of a private house photo
The courtyard itself consists of several separate elements:
  1. Transparent arched spaces.
  2. Functional areas under a curved roof.
  3. Outdoor areas for family gatherings and traditional tea drinking.

beautiful sheds in the yard of a private house

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To make the design of the yard of a private house not differ from the classical decoration of the dwelling, the designers used historical elements and valuable decor. So in the photo you can see the gates, arched openings, the presence of natural greenery of trees. Moreover, such structures are not typical for an ordinary courtyard. The fullness of the glazed veranda, as it were, proclaims freedom and a constant desire to reunite with nature.

how to decorate the yard of a private house beautifully


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Every yard contains natural finishing materials: pine wood, bamboo panels, beams, glass. The constructed parts of the courtyard look somewhat strange compared to the usual improvement of such a territory. But this shows the historical value of the building, national architectural features.

beautiful decoration of the yard of a private house


beautifully decorated courtyard of a private house photo

Regardless of the materials chosen, area of ​​the territory, modern style, each person will have a beautiful courtyard of a private house. This is an individual zone where you can create a really attractive and cozy place for the whole family. The main thing is to follow the basic recommendations, not forgetting about the individuality of self-expression.

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To equip a real pool, you will need the help of a specialist and quite serious preparations for materials, layout, and work.

Pavement with stone and gravel

You can decorate the backyard space by laying paths with natural material. The distance from a private house to the pool will look better if you make a path using stone and gravel.

The paved paths in the back yard give it a well-groomed appearance, and also separate the yard into separate areas for relaxing, eating, grilling shish kebab.

Don't forget the benefits of paving tiles in your backyard. Since it has a hard surface, it is allowed to place pieces of furniture for decoration and design on it.

Ornamental Pond

An original pond can be built in the backyard if the area allows. Before work, it is necessary to study the properties of the soil for the presence of groundwater, karst rocks and voids.
If it is necessary to further strengthen the slopes of the reservoir, you can also install several gabions on the slopes.

Mesh structures filled with decorative stone will be an excellent decoration in interior design and will allow you to create original ledges or terraces.

Arranging the courtyard of a private house Creative ideas for improving the territory

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A private house is a dream of any person. Spacious rooms, beautiful furniture, modern furnishings. With all this, the main component of such housing is the yard. It takes more than one year to arrange the courtyard of a private house in order to achieve the desired results and make it really attractive, rich and lively.

Elements of arranging the yard of a private house with one's own hands

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The adjacent territory to the building welcomes the owners and guests. Therefore, for its ennobling should be approached very seriously, thoughtfully. Two main points are important here - efficiency and aesthetics. The main trends of recent years in the arrangement of courtyards are the following variations:

courtyard of a private house - design and arrangement

  1. Indoor gardens - you can't take your eyes off the beauty and environmental friendliness of such landscaping. Plants planted throughout the site prevent air pollution, give it lightness, a specific fresh smell. A variety of decorative and natural colors allows you to arrange any kind of flora and properly zone the space.
  2. Reservoirs - artificial fountains, cascades, ponds are actively used by European landscape designers. They bring harmony, saturate the atmosphere with lightness, with the ringing sound of water.

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  • Paths, steps - in addition to the main purpose of moving around the territory, this approach to the design of the site allows you to decorate the territory. For this, stylish masonry, unusual patterns, different textures of the material are used.

Features of arranging the courtyard of a private house in the form of a garden

To arrange an inner living garden in the courtyard of a private house, you need to make a lot of effort. Each plant requires specific growing conditions. Flowers, shrubs, green spaces require proper lighting, sufficient humidity, temperature, soil, water flow.

courtyard of a private house design and arrangement of the territory

arrangement of the courtyard of a private house simply with taste
Depending on the style of the garden, there are several options for its arrangement: vertical gardens, multi-level planters, flower beds. The main requirement for each type of planting organization is to obtain the necessary amount of light for photosynthesis. This is the only way to give them a full life, not to let them die.

Garden designs are constantly being improved over time. Increasingly, when organizing green space, the interior of the house, the style of the facade, and interior design are taken into account. Various aspects contribute to the choice of the most suitable option, which can truly emphasize its beauty and aesthetics.

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Important! During the design of the adjacent territory, one should keep in mind such important components: lighting, resting place, dining area, backyard, furniture equipment.

Summer terrace in the backyard

Arranging an original terrace and a beautiful exit to the backyard is an excellent solution for owners of large summer cottages.

Direct exit can be arranged in the form of a narrow corridor with coniferous bushes in decorative pots. It is best to protect the terrace with a lattice fence, along which it is worth planting bright flower beds.

Lighting

A beautiful backyard is unthinkable without good lighting. In this case, the light source can be:

  • traditional solar-powered garden lanterns, framing the paths and the perimeter of the selected area;
  • LED strips for subtle twilight;
  • merry New Year's garlands, creating a holiday mood;
  • garden sconces;
  • regular chandeliers.

By the way, lampshades for chandeliers can be created independently using branches, twine, fabric. Or find an old vintage lamp in the attic.

Out-of-the-box decorating ideas

You can find the most daring backyard decorating ideas in magazines or on the web. Various improvised materials are used for interior design: old car tires, old barrels, metal pipes and hemp.

The most interesting of all options are:

  • Campfire and barbecue area.
  • Summer kitchen. Taking kitchen appliances and a headset into the fresh air is an excellent solution, especially relevant in the summer-autumn season.
  • Miniature park area with a fountain.

For finishing, not only the layout of the site is taken into account, but also the design of the paths: bulk, tile, concrete models. A beautiful backyard is a fairly simple task, you just have to show imagination and creativity to work.

Water design

Everything connected with water always causes thoughts about something good and relaxes the body. Even its noise calms the nerves, and looking at the current you can fall into a serene state.

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