Owning a backyard is a huge benefit, whether you use it as a lounging area or an entertainment space. If you opt for the latter, then you are probably wondering what it is you can do to turn the backyard into a fun zone. The choices are endless but we offer you the top 7 ideas which are easy to implement and are more than affordable.
A stone fire ring
An absolute classic of backyard entertainment is a fire pit or a fire ring. It can be constructed in nearly every yard and its biggest benefit is allowing you to spend time outside during the chilly April or October nights. Building a stone hearth is fairly easy, as all you need are stone, firewood, and perhaps a grill bar.
If you’re after a fancy look, then the base of the fire put can be made using bricks, perhaps the ones you have left over after remodeling the house (bringing the materials’ cost virtually to zero). All you need then are marshmallows to roast and stories interesting enough to be narrated deep into the night.
A multipurpose gazebo
Have you ever wondered what a gazebo’s main role is? If you have, then let us solve the mystery for you: it has no main role, as it’s a multipurpose space. Sure, you can lie down inside it in during a lazy Sunday afternoon but it can just as easily become a centerpiece at a garden party.
In any case, you can never go wrong with erecting a gazebo in your backyard because such covered space can always serve a fun purpose.
Deck the deck with an aluminium louvres
Speaking of covered spaces, a gazebo might be ideal for a spacious backyard but smaller yards have only the deck to decorate. If you’re looking for a modern-looking roofing solution, then aluminium louvres are just the thing you are looking for.
Because of the lightness of the metal they are made from, they never rust, as steel louvres would. Furthermore, the large rotation angle allows them to open up in spring and autumn to let sunlight in.
Splash pads for the kids
Water is an endless source of fun, which a trip to the local swimming pool with kids, proves every time. You might not have the budget to build a full-sized Olympic swimming pool but a simple splash pad is definitely within your financial range.
A splash pad is nothing more than a system of nozzles covered with a threadable protective layer, so its purchase and installation cost is fairly low. However, the effect water shooting up into the air has is immeasurable, as your kids will become the coolest playmates on the block.
Wind chimes for kids and adults alike
Another cheap improvement kids will adore are wind chimes. They are made from copper which is an inexpensive metal used to make other sections of the house, so you can recycle it from an old piece of the roof. If you have the basic tools you can twist copper sheets into funnels in your garage/provisional workshop. Different lengths or copper pipes provide different tunes both children and adults will adore, especially if you have a person gifted for music in the house.
Fun with lights
If you’re planning to hold a party in your spruced-up yard, then you need strong-enough lighting for the fun to last deep into the night. The back porch light bulb isn’t going to cut it, so what you should do is get lines of power cables aligned with LED lights.
These should be able to change colors to create a light show in your backyard, as soon as the sun sets. Another neat solution are solar-powered lamps that would decorate the edges of pathways, adding the safety element to every form of entertainment.
An outdoor cinema
You probably love to visit open-air cinemas and think there is something magical about them. Well, we are sorry to ruin the moment but there is nothing special about a video projector, a film classic, and a large white canvas. In fact, you can create a cinema in your backyard with these affordable devices, as you can get a used projector.
From the rudimentary fire pit to a state of the art movie projector, the backyard is an endless source of and a place for entertainment. The breathtaking amenities you install will impress every visitors and your home will become the go-to place on the weekends but don’t charge entry to your friends!
