Whether you like to relax or entertain, the backyard is the perfect place to do it all. You probably already have a beautifully designed deck or entertainment area, but what do you do when you want to take it up a notch? From personal outdoor movie theaters to designer doghouses, no dream is too big. Get started with a little backyard transformation inspiration, here:
Pool Party
Take your poolside parties to the next level. Luxury daybeds such as the styles offered by Skyline Designs can give your pool deck a Las Vegas resort-style appeal. Comfy pillows, cabanas and designer lounges will make your pool the place to be on any given summer afternoon. Consider installing misters to keep cool in the summer heat.
Dog Days
Make sure Fido’s comfy and cozy by putting him up in a doghouse that resembles your home. La Petite Maison, which bills itself as “the most luxurious doghouses in the world,” can design and build a doghouse in the style of your home, complete with windows and their very own patio.
Campouts and Cookouts
Many unforgettable memories are made in the backyard. This summer, create a backyard experience that everybody will remember. Outfit your backyard with tents and popup canopies and host a family campout. It’s just like camping, except with all of the comforts of home just a few steps away. Cabela’s carries a wide range of tents, sleeping bags and camping gear for your outdoors adventure.
And remember, it’s not a cookout without s’mores, so be sure to have graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate on hand. Additionally, you can serve up some traditional cookout eats, like Dutch oven braised-beef with roasted vegetables or gaucho steak with chimichurri sauce. For more camp-inspired recipes, visit Sunset.com.
Sports and Courts
Do you have a passion for competition? Transform your backyard into your very own sports mini complex equipped with a tennis court, putting green, basketball hoop and batting cage. Install stadium-style seating for your family and friends to watch. Having your own setup in your backyard means you’ll never have to join a pickup game at the gym; instead, invite your best friends over for a scrimmage. You’ll have the home-court advantage, of course.
Kids Zone
Skip the swingset or sandbox and create a magnificent playground for your children. Consider building a backyard castle for your little princess with its very own moat or construct a tree fort for your elementary-aged boys. Luxury playhouses are popular right now; visit Lilliput Play Homes for inspiration.
Private Cinema
Take your movie watching outside with your very own private outdoor theater. You may have set up a makeshift theater with a white sheet and projector, but this idea takes your movie viewing experience up a notch. To get started, check out BackyardTheatherSystems.com. The entertainment experts have everything you need, from high-quality projectors to a booming theater-like sound system, to make your dreams of having a private backyard theater come to life.
