16 Budget Friendly Backyard Makeover Ideas |
Posted: April 14, 2022 |
Decks make for truly fantastic entertaining spaces and while contractor-driven decks can be expensive, the price tag plummets when you take on the job yourself. Choose low-cost treated wood or pallet boards and get a friend or family member to help you construct your very own custom deck.
What you buy to use outside has to stand up to sun exposure, wind, rain and a little bit of roughhousing. When you buy second hand through platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree, you can find high quality outdoor furniture that’s already stood the test of time. With a bit of elbow grease you can make high quality furniture look new again.
It may seem daunting to make your own furniture but thanks to YouTube and DIY blogs, it doesn’t need to be. From super-simple potting benches to tile top and concrete top tables and wooden benches, there’s a heap of ways you can put your creative skills to work.
A bit of colour to a weathered fence, deck or furniture may be all it takes to breathe new life into your outdoor space. To save money, use left-over paint or wood stain from other projects. Consider painting pots and planters for vibrancy or paint the back wall of your home to tie your home and outdoor living space together.
Outdoor lighting creates a soft, ambient glow that can transform your garden into the ultimate summer hangout. Use cheap LED lighting such as fairy lights, globe lights and rope lights, which come in a variety of lengths and styles. Wrap light strands around trees, drape them through the branches, light up your garden edging or wrap them around deck columns.
A stepping stone path will be cheaper than a paved path and it can add character to your outdoor space, especially if enhanced with special accents. Stones are great for high-traffic areas and for filling in blank spaces and they’re a more cost-effective option compared with mulch, keeping the weeds away with very little maintenance.
Your backyard can instantly become more inviting with the introduction of cushions and pillows. Choose durable outdoor fabrics in bright colours and eye-catching fabrics and place a mix of different styles and sizes for added texture. Scatter cushions around different elements of your outdoor space and place them at angles to negate the symmetry of your furniture.
If you want to be really cosy and ensure you use your outdoor space all-year round, build your own firepit. This easy outdoor project can be completed in just a weekend and your family can enjoy fires all winter long. Upcycled from an old water bowl or built from bricks and blocks, there are lots of ways to build a fire pit on a budget.
Perennials come back year after year which means that you’ll save money in the long run. Fill your flower beds with colourful perennials and watch them bloom every spring. When planting, do the proper prep work to keep your perennials looking their best.
Sweeping fabric curtains can add elegance and beauty, softening a space and shielding you from intense sun or nosy neighbours. Outdoor curtain rods won’t rust or discolour but for a cheap alternative, hang curtains from a galvantised pipe from your local hardware store.
Hardscaping, including walkways, retaining walls and edging, can be expensive. Talk to your local nursery supply store or garden centre and see if you can secure their leftovers. Placed together in a dry stack, leftover stones provide a natural-looking landscaping option for small outdoor spaces.
Blank walls can be easily jazzed up with vertical gardens made using an old ladder or by hanging wooden boxes. Fill with pretty succulents or even low-growing vegetables and make them a focal point of your backyard.
A large outdoor rug is an inexpensive way to liven up your outdoor space and create a designated living area. Don’t be afraid to go bold - an outdoor rug is a fantastic way to introduce colour and a bit of fun into your time spent outdoors.
A trellis can add instant charm to your yard and it’s easy to create your own using metal poles and wooden pallet boards. Plant climbing roses on either side and grow your flowers to new heights.
A pergola is the perfect way to extend your living space and the amount of time you can spend outdoors. Without spending a fortune you can add an extra dimension to your home and provide additional space for plants to bloom in hanging baskets. A pergola quickly adds interest to an otherwise boring landscape.
If filling your garden with budget ideas, choose one item to invest wisely in. Spending a little extra on something you love allows you to finish your backyard with more affordable accents. Functional beauty on a budgetCreating the perfect outdoor space on a budget requires you to combine both function and beauty. Simple additions should have oversized impact, so whether you’re starting from a blank slate or you’re giving your existing outdoor area a makeover, only choose elements that tick one of these two boxes. Simplicity and careful consideration is key when working on a budget - ensuring everything serves a purpose.
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