Your backyard can be an extra living room, a kitchen, a playground and a holiday spot, all in one. This guide brings together our best backyard ideas, from patios and outdoor kitchens to fire pits, pergolas, lighting, pools and DIY furniture, so you can plan an outdoor space you will use every day.
Plan your outdoor space
- What to know before adding an outdoor space: purpose, comfort, size, budget and maintenance
- Top ideas for upgrading your backyard: landscape, furniture and activity zones
- Small backyard ideas for relaxation
- How to use the awkward outdoor spots around your home
Patios and seating
- Patio seating areas you would love to have: bistro corners, sunken seating and pergolas
- Outdoor sunken lounges
- Outdoor beds for relaxing
- Basic ways to make your patio homier
- How to decorate with an outdoor sectional sofa
Outdoor kitchens, grills and fire pits
- Outdoor kitchen ideas: patio kitchens, pizza ovens, pallet kitchens and bars
- Functional outdoor kitchens: stainless steel, storage, wood-fired ovens and sinks
- Outdoor kitchen designs
- How to build a portable outdoor kitchen
- DIY grills for your backyard: fire pit, table and hanging grills
- Types of outdoor grills for your next BBQ
- DIY fire pits: square, concrete and washing machine drum fire pits
Pergolas, shade and privacy
- Pergola decor ideas
- Backyard landscaping with gazebos
- Garden shades for summer
- Quality awnings for summer days
- Privacy screens for your garden: ribbons, trees, bottles, plants and vines
Outdoor lighting
- Unique garden lighting ideas: solar walkways, mason jar lanterns and fence lights
- DIY outdoor lighting ideas
- Outdoor lighting DIY ideas: outdoor chandeliers, glowing orbs and grapevine balls
Decks and pools
- Budget-friendly deck upgrades that look high-end
- How to build a wooden deck with pallets: step by step
- How to decorate your pool area: plants, furniture, privacy and a pergola
- Backyard improvements for poolside living: lounges, shade, landscaping and lighting
- Ideas for a concrete pool patio: textured, colored and stamped concrete
- Creative DIY swimming pool ideas: stock tank and pallet pools
DIY outdoor furniture
- Cheap DIY pallet outdoor furniture: pallet tables, Adirondack chairs and seating areas
- DIY outdoor furniture on a budget: tire chairs and pallet benches
- Easy outdoor bench ideas: around-the-tree, log, stone and pallet benches
- DIY garden table projects: tire, cable spool and tree stump tables
- How to make outdoor log furniture
Fun for kids and parties
- Backyard ideas to keep kids busy: tree houses, sandpits and play areas
- DIY tree swing ideas: skateboard, chair, bucket and tire swings
- Outdoor games for kids: sack races, summer Twister and water balloon hunts
- Ways to improve your yard this summer: a fire pit, volleyball net and hot tub
- DIY drink coolers for outdoor parties
- Outdoor summer party ideas: movie nights, pool parties and barbecues
Balconies, sheds and outdoor offices
Frequently asked questions
How can I make my backyard nicer on a budget?
Add string lights, build a simple fire pit, make furniture from pallets, plant fast-growing climbers for privacy and create one comfortable seating corner before tackling bigger projects.
Want to make it greener? See our DIY garden ideas and gardening tips.
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Ideas, guides and real budgets for home, garden and travel, published on World inside pictures since 2013.
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