What will impress your neighbors and make your house stand out? A unique outdoor design will. If you are ready to level up your outdoors, check out the design ideas mentioned below.
1. Create an Outdoor Living Room
If you like to spend time with yourself, an outdoor living room is a good idea. What's good about it is it doesn't even mean you have to knock down walls to make one. For instance, you can make an outdoor living room from a detached garage or someplace near your house with a nice shade. All you need is an accessible space where you can go outside without going too far.
When it comes to the layout, a super-sized room isn't always a good idea as it can make you feel exposed. Instead, you can have at least one solid wall that'll help anchor the space, which will make substantial but intimate enough. The most important here is to make it as comfortable as possible, so bring in those sofas, loungers, overstuffed cushions. They'll make it feel cozy.
2. Plant Flowers and Focus on Landscaping
You want to make your garden even better than before. Start by focusing on the landscape and making sure it has a good, strong shape. Also, don't skimp on plants, especially flowers. Put on some that can provide some beautiful colors in your backyard. However, make sure it is coordinated with your paving and all other outdoor features.
For instance, purple and white flowers are better with white or grey stones. When it comes to building your garden of dreams, you need to pay attention to details. More importantly, you need to plan your planting since not all flowers bloom all year long. If you plan them well, you can enjoy a garden with beautiful flowers arranged harmoniously for a long time.
3. Build an Outdoor Propane Fire Pit
Building an outdoor propane fire pit is a great idea if you want an outside kitchen. It is perfect for relaxation and for making it accessible for everyone to get their food. Plenty of amazing fire pit ideas exist like a concrete fire bowl for toasting marshmallows or a propane-fueled one you use for camping. The latter is nice since it is portable, so you can save on outdoor space.
Outdoor fire pits are a great addition to your outdoor living space, especially during cool weather. They keep you warm and add a nice ambiance during special gatherings. Compared to fireplaces that use wood, gas-fueled ones mean you don't need to worry about any mess. It is quite functional and safe if you make sure to put it on top of a non-combustible surface.
4. Create an Inground Swimming Pool
Inground swimming pools are great because they do well with all the other features you might want in your outdoor space. If your house has the right landscape design, it can complement your house well. A free-form pool surrounded by lush blooms and just enough space for entertaining is a nice touch. It's perfect for garden parties and relaxation.
Besides the pool, you might want extras like a fountain, diving board, or even something like a castle moat. These things help make your inground pool look positively majestic. A gazebo is also a nice idea as it gives your outdoor space an understated elegance. If you want, you can add other features like an outdoor kitchen, bar or living room to make the pool even better.
5. Invest in an Outdoor Grilling Station
Dining inside the house is great, but it is even better to cook outside. If you are interested, why not invest in an outdoor kitchen? If not a kitchen, a grilling or BBQ station is also a good idea. Your outdoor grilling station doesn't have to be too elaborate. You can buy the BBQ grill or make them using simple materials such as bricks or stone.
You can make a simple one using a large metal mesh and a few concrete blocks. You can set them up to create a firebox with a grill grate and you already have a nice way for cooking BBQ over the summer. Together with other kitchen features to add to your outdoor kitchen, you can make this an excellent grilling space for your food.
Try these unique outdoor design ideas and see for yourself!
