July 1, 2024

Easy and Budget-Friendly DIY Backyard Makeover

Introduction:

Transforming your DIY backyard space into a welcoming oasis doesn’t have to break the bank. With creativity and resourcefulness, you can achieve stunning, budget-friendly backyard ideas. From simple DIY projects to clever repurposing ideas, this guide will show you how to revamp your outdoor space affordably while creating a charming and functional environment for relaxation and enjoyment. Whether you’re looking to enhance your landscaping, create cozy seating areas, or add decorative touches, there are plenty of budget-friendly DIY backyard makeover options available. You can complete a DIY backyard makeover inexpensive way, even if you’re on a tight budget. Transforming your DIY backyard space into a welcoming oasis doesn’t have to break the bank. With creativity and resourcefulness, you can achieve stunning, budget-friendly DIY backyard makeover ideas.

From simple DIY projects to clever repurposing ideas, this guide will show you how to revamp your outdoor space affordably while creating a charming and functional environment for relaxation and enjoyment. Whether you’re looking to enhance your landscaping, create cozy seating areas, or add decorative touches, there are plenty of budget-friendly options available. You can complete a DIY backyard makeover inexpensive way, even if you’re on a tight budget.

Embarking on a DIY backyard makeover is more than just a project—it’s a creative journey toward transforming an outdoor space into a welcoming oasis that doesn’t have to break the bank. With a blend of imagination, resourcefulness, and a modest budget, this endeavor offers the opportunity to craft a haven that reflects your style and enhances your lifestyle. Whether you’re dreaming of lush gardens, inviting seating areas.

With a few easy DIY skills, you can achieve a dream backyard makeover that rivals even the best patio makeover out there. If you missed my DIY Outdoor couch, Outdoor Cushions, and Outdoor slat wall check them out.

Alright, now let’s dive into the complete backyard makeover. This summer is the perfect time to get started!

Easy Steps for Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeover

Step 1: Extending the concrete patio:

Our builder originally gave us a standard 8×10 concrete patio. But with our huge backyard and all the space it has, we saw so much potential for more. So, we decided to extend the patio—a move that will be essential for any future upgrades we have in mind.

Even after the extension, we still have plenty of space for garden beds if we decide to add them later.

We hired professionals for the job, and as you can see, they did an amazing job! This extension has really opened up a world of possibilities for transforming this space.

Step 2: Adding a Pergola in the backyard:

Adding a pergola to your outdoor space is a fantastic idea that can boost both its aesthetics and functionality. We had so many ideas and even considered getting a wooden pergola. However, I’ve always loved the idea of having a roof, so after a lot of research, we decided to go with an aluminum pergola with louvered blinds. You can open or close the blinds to adjust the ceiling, which is super convenient.

We chose a 12×20 pergola from Costco. You can check it out here.

Assembling this pergola looked pretty complicated since each blind had to be installed individually. So, we hired some handymen to take care of it.

Before the installation, make sure to measure and mark the dimensions of your pergola and determine the locations for your posts. This will make the installation process much smoother.

Step 3: Add a seating area:

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Seating area comfortable and inviting outdoor space where you can relax and entertain. I realized that outdoor sectionals are not inexpensive! My favorite one costs $3500! So we decided to DIY an outdoor sectional couch, very similar to that. This great addition to our outdoor living space promises to bring charm and comfort to our backyard.

We created an L-shaped sectional couch, with one side measuring 6ft long and the other 8ft long.

Since this was one of our first DIY projects, it took some time to figure out the build plan but it is fairly simple.

You can find a detailed video tutorial on how to make a DIY outdoor sectional couch here Our Home In Making.

Feel free to refer to the comprehensive step-by-step instructions available on the blog for further guidance.

I have a detailed video and blogpost to help you recreate.

Outdoor Cushions DIY:

We’ve decided to create comfortable and stylish outdoor cushions DIY. Making your own outdoor cushions can be a fun and easy DIY projects. It can also add a personal touch to your outdoor new furniture.

While customizing your cushions for an outdoor area it’s better to choose 100% water-resistant fabric because it performs well even in harsh weather conditions. However, those fabrics are expensive. I figured outdoor tablecloth would be perfect for the job and it would be a cost effective option.

The foam that we used inside the cushion is high-density multi-purpose foam brought from Home Depot. We cut the foam according to the desired width and length we need. To cut the foam we used a kitchen knife. Always make sure to cut half-inch slightly bigger than the cushion cover.

Here is a detailed video tutorial and blogpost with all the details.

Decorate your seating area:

To Enhance the outdoor seating I added an outdoor rug. I got some pillows and outdoor ottomans from Walmart and added some plants and decor. We are all set!

Outdoor Slat Wall or Privacy Wall:

Everything is great but our seating area is close to the neighbor’s house. So we needed some privacy. So We decided to DIY a privacy screen with slats.

An outdoor slat wall is a versatile decor element and a home improvement project that adds style to any outdoor oasis. These wall slats typically consist of horizontal wooden or metal slats, creating a modern and naturally simplistic look.

Since our privacy wall stands on a concrete floor, we added wheels to the base so that we can move it wherever we want.

You can find a detailed video tutorial on how to make an outdoor slant wall DIY and here is the blogpost with all the details.

Feel free to refer to the comprehensive step-by-step instructions available on the blog for further guidance.

I have a detailed video and blogpost to help you recreate.

Add lighting:

Here’s a inexpensive backyard idea.

We added some outdoor string lights and it’s great way to brighten up the space and have a great space for summer evenings. We also added some solar lights around the concrete floor.

These are the best ways to transform your dream backyard by embellishing it with outdoor string lights along the privacy wall, and we added cozy couches, vibrant pillows, and an inviting outdoor rug.

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