Crisp Architectssurrounded this fountain with a gravel patio and lush low landscaping to turn it into a destination.
Red flowers interspersed between shrubs add a bright color accent.
The look is tied together with upholstered wood indoor-outdoor furniture and a stone coffee table.
Alvin Wayne
A wall-mountedoutdoor TVturns the space into a sports bar on game days.
Outdoor Living Room
Set up anoutdoor living roomto create an al fresco entertainment hub in your backyard.
Above-Ground Pool
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Turn a small backyard into a pool deck with anabove-ground pool.
Desiree Burns Interiors
These pools aremore affordableand an easier-to-install alternative toin-ground swimming pools.
A transparent pool guard keeps sightlines flowing in the space to make it feel airy and spacious.
Warm wood accents pair well with the brick facade and greenery.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Artificial Grass
Mallory Wackerman DesignforEmily Henderson Design
Artificial grass is a low-maintenance way to green your backyard.
Interior designerMaite Grandaset up the play area on the edge of the pool deck in this multi-functional Florida backyard.
Be sure to hang up some towel hooks for added convenience.
Dazey Den
Painted Concrete Patio
A Beautiful Mess
Add flair to your concrete patio with paint.
This affordable black-and-whiteDIY painted concrete patiofromA Beautiful Messadds pattern and polish to the backyard of this white brick home.
DIY Pallet Wood Furniture
Afro Bohemian Living
Save money on outdoor seating by buildingDIY wood pallet furniture.
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
This is an easy and affordable way to provide seating for a crowd at a budget-friendly price point.
it’s possible for you to use multiple shade sails in a larger space where you need them most.
Lovely Indeedbuilt an affordable mixed materialDIY backyardpatio using brick, stone, and mulch.
Marie Flanigan Interiors
Bright blueAdirondack chairsadd a note of vibrant color to the mix.
Finding Lovelychose semi-transparent fencing to keep air and light circulating and preserve views of the garden from the backyard.
Small Pool House
Apoolhouse of any sizewill make your backyard pool more functional and complete.
Seed Studio Landscape Design/Travis Rhoads Photography
This New York City townhouse backyard fromPJCArchitecturemixes classic white lattice fencing with a concrete patio.
Contrasting pale stone tiles and modern furnishings add a sophisticated feel.
BloggerUrsula Carmona of Home Made By Carmonastructured this sloping backyard using terraced raised garden beds in varying heights.
Kate Marker Interiors
Tip
Your concrete patio will have to be repainted eventually.
What are some low-budget ways to make a backyard look good?
How do you layout a backyard?
Finding Lovely
First, decide how you plan to use the space according to your lifestyle and preferred outdoor activities.
Anchor your outdoor space with a patio, deck, or pergola.
What are some ideas for what to put in a backyard?
Brian Brown Studio/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
Michelle Boudreau Design
Alvin Wayne
Brophy Interiors
KG Designs
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Michelle Berwick Design
Laquita Tate Interior Styling and Design
Most Lovely Things
Soake Pools/Kittery Point Landscaping and Stoneworks/ Photo by Jon Caron
The Home Consultant
Michelle Boudreau Design
Mallory Wackerman DesignforEmily Henderson Design
Maite Granda
The Spruce / Margot Cavin
Design by Melissa Young atMy Studio ID/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
Marie Flanigan Interiors
A Beautiful Mess
Afro Bohemian Living
Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Noel Knostman / Photo byErin Kelly
Michelle Boudreau Design
Lovely Indeed
Design by Emily Bowser forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Mary Patton Design
Brophy Interiors
Seed Studio Landscape Design/Travis Rhoads Photography
Finding Lovely/Ruth Eileen Photography
Michelle Boudreau Design
Maite Granda
Most Lovely Things
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
Design byPJCArchitecture/ Photo by Bjorg Magnea
Calimia Home
Fantastic Frank
Dazey Den
Ursula Carmona ofHome Made By Carmona
Finding Lovely
A Beautiful Mess
Tina Ramchandani Creative
Blanco Bungalow
Liz Marie Blog
Seed Studio Landscape Design/Travis Rhoads Photography
Tyler Karu Design and Interiors/ Photo byErin Little
Design byTidal Interiors/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
Design byKeri Michelle Interiors/ Photo by Lauren Pillich ofPixels & Pigment
Design byKeri Michelle Interiors/ Photo by Lauren Pillich ofPixels & Pigment
