After trying for months to sell my house, I decided to tough it out and stay for a while. With the housing market in a slump, I decided to make my home more live-able and appealing so that my family could enjoy staying here. I also wanted a fresh look and wanted to turn something into a new space, so I could feel like I had something new.
I started with my backyard, and began to turn it into a better living space that we could really use. My plain backyard would never be the same!
I wanted an outdoor seating area, first. We had an unused area over by a small creek in the backyard, and I placed outdoor furniture over in a flat area, by the creek bank. I needed a larger item to pull the eye over to the area, so I got an arbor- style swing that created an entry way, beside a tree. This looked really beautiful, but it needed details to finish the look and create space boundaries.
I ordered a raised planter and put fall flowers in it, so that it had bright yellow and burgundy colors. This matched my lawn furniture, too. The raised wood walls of the planter gave it the boundary walls that I was looking for. It was really coming together.
My two last purchases were a centerpiece and lighting. I bought an outdoor firepit for the center of the circle that I created. My lids love roasting marshmallows over it, and they said they feel like they are camping in the backyard, since we use it every weekend. This is really fun for all of us.
To finish it out, I got some solar lights to help us see where we are going, when the moon isn't at its fullest. The trees in our yard block light, so we needed some outdoor lighting. I found some real quality lights at a great price that went right over my flower box. I found some other decorative ones that fit beside my gazebo, and went with its design. These turned out to be great finishing touches.
This new outdoor space is a real paradise for my family. We are always out there, in the warm or cool weather, since the firepit keeps us cozy. During the last meteor shower, we enjoyed the night sky while keeping warm outside after dark. With the solar lights, no wiring was needed and the styles of the solar lights looked amazing by our new yard-scape.
If you are looking to finish a new space in your home, don't forget about the outside! You will enjoy the new area and get a lot of use out of it. Take a look at all of the improvements in firepits, outdoor lighting styles and shapes and patio furniture accessories. You will be amazed at the variety of choices.
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