What a mess of a backyard, right? This space needs more than just a little work. When we moved into the house five year ago, we immediately took steps to make it a more usable space:
- Ryan and my uncle built the fence around our entire backyard to corral the dogs
- We removed the railings that went around our entire deck. There was one little opening at the end of the garage (where those chairs are stacked up).
- To get the additional entertaining space we wanted, Ryan put in the paver patio directly behind the garage. However, there was a giant tree root right where the patio was going to be. So, I decided we could attach this weird bench to our deck for additional seating. In short, it works and I had Ryan make a spot for plants in the middle, so it is prettier during the right seasons.
- We purchased some furniture, so we could “use” the space, but it wasn’t pretty. An IKEA table, stackable Target chairs, and a sectional filled up the deck.
This spring, we are taking steps to make the backyard and deck functional and pretty.
So, what are we going to do?
- The large ash tree is getting cut down. This will immediately open up the deck to the backyard.
- Once the ash tree is gone, we are going to remove that makeshift bench we created to cover up that root. Ryan will then finish off the patio.
- One continual step that wraps around the entire deck.
- Perhaps refinishing the deck??
- New outdoor dining furniture and (of course) accessories
- Potted plants, potted plants and more potted plants
- Landscaping below the four windows that face the backyard
- Donate the swinging bench
To start the whole process, I created a vision board. Vision boards keep me on track. Otherwise, I end up at Home Goods, rethinking my whole color scheme and that never ends well. The below contains affiliated links.
Overall, I am thinking, blues (duh), equal amounts of greens, maybe some white fringe, white and terracotta pots. Stay tuned!!
Sectional | Blue Pots | Clay Bowl | Terra-cotta Pot | Floral Pillow | Plaid Pillow | Table | Wicker Chair | Stripe Cushions | White Chairs | Topiary Plants | Flatware| Plates
