How to Create a Cozy Backyard Setting

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Even if you don't have a huge budget or tons of money to spare, you can creatively use your outdoor property to enhance your home. Backyards are a great place for get-togethers and social events, as they fit a large number of people. Learn how to use your backyard to your advantage.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

A backyard
Creative decorations such as oriental paper lanterns, candles and plants
A lawn mower
Patio furniture matching your style

Step1

Maintain your backyard. Mow your lawn and trim hedges. Pull some weeds and plant flowers. The prettier your backyard looks, the more appealing it will be to the eyes.

Step2

Decide what look you want for your backyard space. If you love to grill and have a passion for cooking, turn your backyard into an outdoor kitchen. Install a bar near your grill or set up a fire pit complete with a circle of stones for a campfire setting. Your guests will love coming over for barbecues.

Step3

If you want to emphasize relaxation and designate your backyard as an oasis of some sort, hang up a hammock or two from your patio rails. If you own a hot tub, plant exotic trees such as banana plants around the jacuzzi. This will give your backyard a tropical feel.

Step4

Hang paper lanterns around your patio or deck. Nothing ignites coziness like a warm glow from an oriental lantern. You can even purchase torches that have stakes you can place into the dirt. Line a walkway to your pool or garden with stakes and candles to add a special effect.

Step5

Buy a citronella candle. Citronella candles have come a long way and aren't only found at garden centers. Stores like Pier 1 Imports and Crate and Barrel offer fashionable citronellas in customized candle holders and torches, adding a stylish touch to this mosquito-repelling accessory.

Step6

If you own a pool, purchase some candle floaters, light and place them in your pool at night. Not only will you impress guests, your entire backyard will be illuminated by this small touch.

Step7

If you don't have a roof on your patio, consider installing a custom pergola, which acts as an outdoor room. You can even utilize vinyl covering or drapes that are rain-resistant and stylish. Match your patio furniture to the pergola or covering you install.

Step8

Install a backyard pond or purchase a little fountain. You will not only attract birds, you'll create ambiance and peacefulness in your outdoor setting.