My backyard upgrade trick is stylish but also affordable and easy to install – plus transform your patio with two tips
A GARDENING expert has revealed a cheap method to transform your backyard with minimal effort.
She also shared two home renovation tips to upgrade your patio with style.
Gazeboshop garden gazebo expert Samantha Richards knows how to elevate outdoor spaces with detail.
Her budget-friendly tricks can upgrade backyards and transform your patio.
GRAVEL GARDEN
If you’ve never added gravel to your garden, now is the time.
“Gravel is not only stylish but also affordable and easy to lay,” said Richards.
It’s also very easy to maintain.
Other than dusting the gravel and pebbles and occasionally weeding every now and then, that’s the extent of it.
“Gravel also comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, which can add some texture and personality to your outdoor space ahead of the hosting months in summer,” she added.
PAINT POWER
“If you’re looking for budget-friendly ways of transforming your garden, all you need is a brush and some paint,” Richards said.
She explained how the right paint color can make your outdoor area more visually appealing.
It can be as simple as adding a fresh coating of paint to refresh your patio or opting for a bright new color to spice things up.
There are many options to choose from.
“For those wanting a color to reflect the warmer months, shades such as sunshine yellow and royal blue can be extremely effective when the sunlight hits against it,” she recommended.
The interior design opportunities are endless when paired with the right color scheme.
SPACE SOLUTION
Richards also explained how the right decor and a quick cleaning can transform your patio space.
It’s an essential step when transforming your space.
“To clean, use a broom and strong detergent as well as apply weed preventatives between the joints of your paving slabs,” she recommended.
If you have a power wash, she also said it’s worth using it to remove any built-up dirt and ensure the cleaning product has been rinsed away.
“Once the manual work has been done, consider purchasing an outdoor rug, adding some string fairy lights, and getting an outdoor table with chairs,” she suggested.
It will make your garden look even more welcoming.
She also said you can accessorize with pots and planters to bring color and texture into the space.
How to make your backyard a little paradise
Houna Bech is an interior designer and founder of the style blog With Houna.
She revealed to The U.S. Sun five tips for transforming a drab outdoor space into a “sensory-rich little paradise.”
1. Embrace nature
“Use your landscaping, trees, flowers, and organic environment as your muse,” she said.
2. Bring the inside out
“Repeat color palettes, textures, and materials so the transition between indoors and out is seamless,” she said.
3. Create zones for specific purposes
“I might design a luxurious cabana with plush loungers and vanities for alfresco makeup sessions with my girlfriends,” she said.
4. Prioritize comfort
“I’m talking cloud-like sectionals, upholstered daybeds, and oversized weather-resistant poufs you can really envelop yourself in,” she said.
5. Get creative
“Finally, turn your entire outdoor area into an artistic installation,” Bech said.