Over the years, people have become more and more intuitive and innovative, turning their backyards into an oasis to enjoy with their family and friends. There are so many things you can do with your backyard that the number of options can make it difficult to decide how you’d like to transform your backyard. So, to help you, we’ve collected some of the best features you can add to your backyard to spruce it up a bit!

1. Installing a water feature

Nothing quite makes an impression, like a beautiful water feature in the centre of your backyard. Just picture it: the soothing sound of running water and birds chirping. Designing something like a water feature for your backyard to revolve around will provide it with a great flow, giving you a foundation to customise the rest of your yard. Place the feature strategically so it catches your attention as you come into the backyard. You could also add lights to it to illuminate it in the evenings. 

2. Building a Patio

In our opinion, building a patio is probably one of the best ways to transform your backyard and make it more functional. Contact patio builders to get a design and quote on the patio or if you’re able to, tackle it as a DIY project. Building a patio has many benefits to it. For one, it’ll expand the usable surface area of your home, giving you a seamless transition between the interior and exterior of your home. 

In addition to that, patios also come with a range of customisable options. For instance, you could put in a roof with a sun-roof, giving you a comfy place to enjoy the sun during a windy day. You could also install lights, a barbeque place, our seating too. 

3. Create a dining area

An outside dining area is an absolute pleasure to enjoy together with your family for a Sunday lunch. You could choose a spot in your garden, one with should or without, and lay a deck or concrete slab that can be tiled. Then, you could add a dining table with chairs out there, creating the perfect outdoor eating area. Make sure that you purchase materials that are weather-resistant or purchase furniture covers to protect them outside. 

4. Build a playground

Backyards aren’t only for the enjoyment of the adults, it would be helpful to designate an area to kids as well. Consider building them a small playground. You could purchase or build a swing set, with a slide, monkey bars , or sandpit. This will give them a place to get creative with their friends while the adults are relaxing on the patio enjoying a lovely barbie!

5. Put up some lights

Whether you have a patio, pergola, or just a bunch of trees scattered throughout your yard, putting up a string of lights will completely change the atmosphere. Furthermore, it’ll open up how much you can do in your yard, allowing it to be used in the evening, too. 

6. Add a fire pit

Fire pits are next to none when it comes to creating a fantastic area to chill together as a family. You could add a fire pit as an attachment to your patio or place it in a separate area. There are also multiple designs you can choose for a fire pit. You could build a circle of chairs centred around the fire pit or build a seating area in the corner of your yard with seating around it. 

7. Create an outdoor kitchen or bar

Another convenient option is to have an outdoor kitchen or bar near or in your entertainment area. Having to run back and forth to the kitsch to fetch snacks, glasses, and beverages can be a pain, especially when you have guests over. With an outdoor bar or kitchen area,  you could have everything you need right with you. 

8. Plant a garden

Now, we’re getting into the aesthetics of your backyard a bit more. Creating a garden is probably one of the most effective ways to improve the appearance of your yard, especially if you’re fond of a more natural look. Plant flowers, trees, and shrubs that don’t need a ton of care. You could even shape your garden beds to fit the flow that you want for your yard. 

9. Build a pool

Finally, there’s nothing quite as good as taking a dip in your own pool when the scorching Australian summer hits. Building a pool is a wonderful way of transforming your backyard into a place people want to be in. You could build a small or large pull with a stand-alone patio right against it, offering you a lovely place to chill out during the summer. 

Final Thoughts

There’s so much you can do with a backyard if you have enough space to play with. Consider the ideas above and see how they’d work in the space you have to play with. Your backyard is one step away from changing forever; you just need to decide on what you want to do with it.