Backyard Design Elements
Backyard Design
No matter how beautiful the inside portions of your house are it is likely the outdoor portions that will draw the most attention. By taking some initiative and making proper preparations you can design an outdoor area that will draw the attention of all your Brookhaven neighbors. When planning to take on an exterior remodeling project, you will want to utilize all the available areas, design using the appropriate decorating, create special areas designed to draw attention and let nature play its own role. Here are some tips that will help you organize your exterior remodeling project that can be enjoyed by all.
Outdoor Water Features
When it comes to creating a beautiful landscape design, water is a wonderful source of inspiration. You do not have to create a huge pond filled with fish, or a swimming pool that takes up the whole back yard. Even if you have a very small yard, there is a water feature that will be appropriate. You can incorporate a small pond, or even a stream that trickles along. In some areas it may be possible to create a dam that slows the natural flow of water down so that a water feature is formed. Bridges of various sizes can be formed to cross water features such as a stream and if water does not flow naturally throughout the year, a water pump can be installed. This allows a homeowner to have a year round stream.
Flowers and Gardens
Gardens are very versatile and they range from a purely vegetable garden to a beautiful flower garden or a simple herb garden. It’s possible to create a simple but tranquil garden to decorate the exterior of the home. Flower gardens can be an amazing feature. A garden is a landscape feature which will require ongoing care, but its sheer beauty will be worth it. A garden is a feature that can be used in many different areas of the yard depending on what type of space is available. Flowers can be planted so that there is something blooming at least most of the year or you can simply maintain greenery so that it never looks dead. Flowers and greenery can provide aesthetic beauty and add color to the landscape which will accentuate your house and make it stand out. You can also accessorize the garden area with decorative stone or tile walkways. Wood chips can be used for many purposes. They can help minimize weeds, for shaping specific areas and they can also add some design elements like texture or color. There are also different shades and colors of wood chips that can help add a decorative touch. Mulch can be red, brown or various other colors that can be used to add some color and diversity. Just be sure that it is a type of wood chip or mulch that can take the heat without starting fires.
Good Use of the Surroundings
Survey the immediate area that you want to design. There can be some features already built in like walls or fences. These can be used to separate specific areas of the yard, or keep outsiders from seeing into your space. You can construct walls or fences out of various materials that can add texture, line, or color to the space. A wooden fence is a relatively cheap way to go and carries with it the opportunity to paint it any color you desire. Building a brick wall for separating areas will take a little more time, but it can be a permanent addition and it can look great if it is used along with other brick features such as walkways. Barbed wire fencing can be used if you are separating animals and can be a great addition for the home. Add some cacti and cowboy boots or hats and you have the perfectly designed landscape.
Stone Features
Stone is one of the most versatile elements in landscaping. Sometimes they can be found for free. Stone walkways are a great feature that also provides some functionality by allowing visitors to keep their feet clean as they approach the house. When you use some natural stone features you can save a substantial amount of money but they also create a very unique look.
Outdoor Water Features
When it comes to creating a beautiful landscape design, water is a wonderful source of inspiration. You do not have to create a huge pond filled with fish, or a swimming pool that takes up the whole back yard. Even if you have a very small yard, there is a water feature that will be appropriate. You can incorporate a small pond, or even a stream that trickles along. In some areas it may be possible to create a dam that slows the natural flow of water down so that a water feature is formed. Bridges of various sizes can be formed to cross water features such as a stream and if water does not flow naturally throughout the year, a water pump can be installed. This allows a homeowner to have a year round stream.
Flowers and Gardens
Gardens are very versatile and they range from a purely vegetable garden to a beautiful flower garden or a simple herb garden. It’s possible to create a simple but tranquil garden to decorate the exterior of the home. Flower gardens can be an amazing feature. A garden is a landscape feature which will require ongoing care, but its sheer beauty will be worth it. A garden is a feature that can be used in many different areas of the yard depending on what type of space is available. Flowers can be planted so that there is something blooming at least most of the year or you can simply maintain greenery so that it never looks dead. Flowers and greenery can provide aesthetic beauty and add color to the landscape which will accentuate your house and make it stand out. You can also accessorize the garden area with decorative stone or tile walkways. Wood chips can be used for many purposes. They can help minimize weeds, for shaping specific areas and they can also add some design elements like texture or color. There are also different shades and colors of wood chips that can help add a decorative touch. Mulch can be red, brown or various other colors that can be used to add some color and diversity. Just be sure that it is a type of wood chip or mulch that can take the heat without starting fires.
Good Use of the Surroundings
Survey the immediate area that you want to design. There can be some features already built in like walls or fences. These can be used to separate specific areas of the yard, or keep outsiders from seeing into your space. You can construct walls or fences out of various materials that can add texture, line, or color to the space. A wooden fence is a relatively cheap way to go and carries with it the opportunity to paint it any color you desire. Building a brick wall for separating areas will take a little more time, but it can be a permanent addition and it can look great if it is used along with other brick features such as walkways. Barbed wire fencing can be used if you are separating animals and can be a great addition for the home. Add some cacti and cowboy boots or hats and you have the perfectly designed landscape.
Stone Features
Stone is one of the most versatile elements in landscaping. Sometimes they can be found for free. Stone walkways are a great feature that also provides some functionality by allowing visitors to keep their feet clean as they approach the house. When you use some natural stone features you can save a substantial amount of money but they also create a very unique look.