6 Budget-Friendly Backyard Upgrades
Design an outdoor space you love while keeping your costs manageable with these smart tips.
Transforming your outdoor space into a charming and comfortable retreat doesn’t have to break the bank! Creating an inviting and comfortable outdoor living space is within reach, whether you want to entertain guests or unwind with a good book.
From creative DIY projects to smart shopping tips, these budget-friendly upgrades will help you enhance your space without draining your wallet. Get ready to enjoy your outdoor oasis with stylish and affordable ideas perfect for the Southern lifestyle.
Make a Statement with Repurposed Furniture and Accents
Gathering a collection of tables, seating, planters, and outdoor accents you enjoy doesn’t mean you need to run out to a traditional retail outlet. Your first shopping trip could be to your attic or other space where you store furniture and accent pieces you can repurpose in your outdoor area. Scour local antique shops or visit a local resale shop and you may find a brisk cleaning and a fresh coat of paint does wonders to revive a newfound treasure.
Embrace the Versatility of Container Planting
Clusters of planters in interesting shapes, colors, and various sizes add texture, allowing you to create a living landscape to enjoy. For perennial appeal, consider Black-Eyed Susans and Purple Aster. For annuals, try Marigolds and Zinnias; these plants have been popular choices with Louisiana gardeners. The possibilities are endless, and you can change the arrangement as often as you like to keep your patio fresh and vibrant.
Buy Off-Season
This simple strategy allows you to expand and enjoy your outdoor living space and saves you money over time. Many retailers offer high-quality products at discounted prices at season’s end, so if you want to include outdoor furnishings, firepits, arbors, pergolas, sheds, greenhouses, and other items on your shopping list, consider buying them off-season.
Let Those Lights Shine
Adding accent lighting in an outdoor space is a great way to enhance a relaxing and charming place to enjoy once the sun goes down. Consider using motion-activated and solar-powered fixtures when lighting along paths, around trees, fountains, or other focal points you want to highlight.
Add a Water Feature
Adding a water feature is a great way to add movement, interest, and a pleasant sound to your patio area. The gentle sound of water creates a relaxing place to enjoy after a long day. Affordable plug-and-play fountains can be found online and at retail outlets. If you like the idea of something more, consider picking up a fountain kit and following the directions to create a falling-water feature to your outdoor space.
Plant Herbs
Herbs add beauty and fragrance to the area where you’ve planted them. They can also be enjoyed throughout the year and, if grown in pots, are easily relocated in colder seasons.
The most important thing about creating your outdoor space is to plan a space where you will enjoy relaxing, entertaining, playing, and working, surrounded by the things you need and enjoy.
