Spending time outdoors with family and friends is an enjoyable way to relax and bond on beautiful days. Personalizing and creating the perfect outdoor space for your family and guests can be a fun spring project.
Spending even a few minutes outside can improve mental health and productivity. Your outdoor space can be used for a variety of functions from homework and workspace, to family dining and parties. Creating a space that feels like your own can help to reduce stress and encourage more outdoor family time.
Where do you start?
- Set a budget. A budget is a great starting point and can help you set parameters so that you can fulfill as many of your outdoor “wants” as possible. Budgets also keep things in check, and make sure you make the most cost-effective decisions.
- Be creative! This is the time that you can make your landscape dreams a reality. Come up with a few ideas, and a list of things that you would like to include in your space. You could talk about this over family dinner. What would you like to see in the space? A comfy outdoor couch? An outdoor dining table? An outdoor kitchen and bar? A firepit? A play space?
- Work with Professionals Hiring a professional landscape company, such as Rainscape, to help with the design and install of your outdoor space can help you to save time and have professional input. They can help you to make sure that the space is utilized to the max, and your irrigation, flowers, and hardscape are strategically planned.
Execute the plan!
Now that you have a plan in place, you can start shopping around for the best features to add to your space. If you’ve enlisted professionals, they can help you to find the items needed. Otherwise, you can utilize the internet to find your bargains and truly personalize your backyard room, patio or deck.
An important thing to remember is that you can always add to and improve your outdoor space. Your initial outdoor family space may not have all the things on your wish list, but you can always update it each spring, and add desired features. Even something as simple as replacing cushions and refreshing chairs can create a whole new look. The end result is that you have created something that is truly yours, that you and your family can enjoy together for years to come.