Cool Ideas for Transforming Your Outdoor Space
Are you bored with your garden or backyard? If so, now is a good idea to cast a critical eye over your space to see if there is anything you can do to improve it. Even if you have a relatively small budget, we have some great ideas for you. Read on for inspiration!
Revamp Your Patio
A patio is an integral part of Australian life, so if your patio is looking a bit tired and dated, now is an excellent time to give it a facelift or replace it with a new one. Look to see if you can improve your exciting patio, perhaps with a new roof or sidings. Even a new floor could be just the ticket to add a bit of extra style to your outdoor entertaining area.
Architectural Features
There are a number of ways to add interest to a backyard or garden. You could create separate zones in your garden using fence panels, privacy screens, and foliage, or you could replace a grass area with paving or gravel.
Draw a plan of your outdoor area on a sheet of paper and play around with some designs. If you do the work yourself, it won’t cost you too much money. YouTube is full of helpful videos that will teach you how to lay paving, build pathways, or erect foundations for sheds and summer houses.
Be creative in the materials you use. Timber is a go-to material for many people, but don’t overlook the benefits of metal and glass. It is worth fabricating materials like aluminium to make fences, gates, balustrades and privacy screens. Aluminium is easy to work with and local metalwork companies should have no problem designing and creating bespoke products to your own specifications. Powder coated aluminium is strong, weather resistant and will last longer than cheap timber.
Planting Ideas
Look at your existing plants and see if you can make any improvements. Container gardening is perfect for low-maintenance gardens. Buy some attractive containers and fill them with plants that thrive in your climate. You can add planters and containers to a patio area, which will enhance your patio and provide extra privacy.
Build an Outdoor Kitchen
You may already have a BBQ, but why not take it one step further and build an outdoor kitchen? It’s not that expensive these days and there are some great ideas if you look for inspiration on Pinterest. Stainless steel sink units, terracotta pizza ovens, and gas grills are all great for families who love to cook – and eat – outdoors.
Build your outdoor kitchen close to the house, where it is more accessible. Make sure you include enough food prep space and storage for equipment and utensils. You will also need a sink for clean-up duties.
Lighting
Don’t overlook the power of lighting. Solar lights are inexpensive but effective. String lights threaded through trees and foliage look beautiful at night and can really enhance a garden.
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