Turn Your Backyard Into an Oasis with These Beautiful Ideas

3) Catch a Breeze

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Renovating or building a pool house? Turn the bottom floor into a cabana!

A ceiling fan provides some shady breeze so you can relax and get some respite from the heat. Outdoor furniture and weather-resistant materials make it an elegant but sturdy space for relaxing and entertaining by the pool.

25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Make your outdoor seating areas truly livable by making them cozy and inviting. Add a pretty and durable outdoor rug to your deck or patio and layer chairs with blankets and throw pillows so your space feels just as comfy as your living room sofa.

31) Hang an Vintage Scale

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Get creative and hook an old hanging scale to an outdoor perch. A sturdy scale can create a creative alternative to traditional hanging planters for flower arrangements and smaller plants. Find vintage scales on Etsy and Ebay.

37) Unwind in a Hammock

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Whether you want to read a book or just need a good nap without a distraction, there’s nothing like lounging in a hammock outside. Enjoy the sun‘s warmth and wind on your face while listening to nature’s soothing sounds.

39) Pull Out the Grill

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Repurpose a nostalgic kettle grill into a cooler for a family gathering. Clean out an unused grill, fill it with ice, load up cold beverages to make an improvised outdoor cooler stand that will delight your guests. (Tip: After cleaning—consider repainting the inside if it’s rusty—cover the interior vents with foil to slow dripping.)

41) Fire Up the Pit

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Shake things up during the summer but creating a relaxing seating area around a cozy fire pit. Whether you decide to purchase a fully assembled fire pit or build a more permanent setup, you’re sure to create new memories around the hearth!

45) Make a Colorful Planter

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Using spray paint to add a pop of color to upcycled tires to use as planter or grounding base for a flower pot. Browse another adorable tire project at DIY Showoff.

49) Hang Backyard Banners

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Create an elegant picnic or party area in your backyard by hanging fabric banners and vintage curtains from sturdy tree branches. So pretty and romantic!

51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Elevate your seasonal dining experience for alfresco meals with your family and friends with pretty DIY canopy and table setup. Curate an intimate dining area by placing bamboo poles in planters, secure the poles with large bricks or rocks to stabilize, and camouflage the anchors with moss or pea gravel. Drape a breezy canopy linen over the poles and place your tables, chairs, and settings underneath the space.

55) Add a Splash of Color

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

From your patio and deck to your garden and walkways, dress up these spaces with a warm and welcoming display of colorful flowers, pots, and birdhouses. Don’t overlook structures for an opportunity to add color either—this royal blue picket fence brings a whole new strong color to this cottage garden.

56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

3) Catch a Breeze, 25) Define a Spaces with Outdoor Rugs, 31) Hang an Vintage Scale, 37) Unwind in a Hammock, 39) Pull Out the Grill, 41) Fire Up the Pit, 45) Make a Colorful Planter, 49) Hang Backyard Banners, 51) Set Up the Dream Outdoor Dining Space, 55) Add a Splash of Color, 56) Update Your Outdoor Lighting

Just like anything else around the house, worn, dated outdoor lights don't make your yard feel homey. If it's been a while since you’ve paid attention to your outdoor fixtures, it’s probably time for an update!

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