A backyard is typically meant for relaxation. The relaxation comes with what you see around as well as hear. Here are some of the top 6 landscape design ideas that you can adopt.
Divide the backyard into various sections
Just like you have your house divided into rooms for specific purposes, so should it be with your backyard. Partition your backyard into a section for outdoor cooking, a place where you can sit and unwind and a section where you and your kids can play.
Maximize on space with patios and decks
If you have a large open area in the back of your house then maximize this space by building deck. You can attach the deck to your exit or make it a spate area.
Alternatively, a brick patio is your other opportunity for utilizing your extra space. And brick will stay beautiful year round!
The pool space
Despite the maintenance and special demands of a pool, it is great to have one. A pool offers a lot of entertainment and keeps you in good shape. You will also be maximizing on space. You may also consider some plants around the pool just to add the natural feeling.
Kitchen in the backyard
If you love outdoor cookouts, this is for you. You will need outdoor cooking appliances and a fire place. Have this in place and your friends will always want to host parties at your home.
Meditating garden
Create somewhere you can sit alone and reflect on your day. Why not a meditating garden? Be sure to stock the garden with the plants and flowers you love.
Water Features
Can you picture yourself relaxing in your backyard and hearing the sound of a waterfall? You can have a waterfall in your flower garden and experience nature in the comfort of your very own backyard.
About Monday West
Monday West has been designing beautiful things for over 20 years. With a degree from UCLA in Landscape Architecture, she is well versed on all classes of design and home landscaping. Her focus is on the client, and what best suits their family. She has designed projects in every style possible, from Contemporary, to Craftsman, to Eclectic. She has an eye for color and style, and she is able to envision the final idea that pulls it all together. Plants are her specialty, and the way they are paired is unique as well as practical. Monday balances the construction business with her husband, Bill West, three kids, three dogs, and a lizard in sunny southern California. Google +