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Of the many home improvement projects that Americans invest in every year, backyard and patio renovations account for 43%. Deciding to invest in your outdoor living space is an excellent way to spend your extra cash.

Spending time outdoors is good for both the mind and body. Studies show that being outside every day, even for 20 minutes, can decrease your heart rate, your blood pressure, and lower stress.

But not everyone has the time to go for a hike or visit a park on a daily basis. So why not ponder some outdoor patio ideas that will help you create an outdoor oasis in the comfort of your own property? Take steps to transform your backyard today for the sake of your happiness and mental health.

Here are 7 outdoor patio ideas that you’re sure to love!

1. Add a Kitchen

During those cool summer nights, nothing can be more rewarding than grilling for guests in your own backyard. Adding a kitchen to your patio is one of the best backyard makeover ideas.

At the very least, a good grill can make or break your summer outside. Just make sure you think about it before you do it. What do you like to cook? Will you be cooking more at night or during the day? If you think you’ll use your outdoor kitchen space more during the day, make sure you give it shade.

Do you want to make cocktails outside as well? Consider adding an outdoor ice-maker to your new paradise. Do you want to be able to sip on a refreshing glass of lemonade while you fire up the grill? Consider adding an outdoor fridge to the mix.

Once you’ve decided what elements of a kitchen you’d like for your backyard, then you can focus on materials and color scheme.

2. Add a Fire Pit

A fire pit is one aspect of a backyard that can be extravagant or done on a budget. For less than $100 you can glue some concrete blocks together and make your own fire pit. And if you don’t have room for a grill, you’ll be able to roast marsh mellows over your own fire pit.

A fire pit will add fun to your patio during those hot summer months but will keep your patio inviting during the cooler months.

3. Make It Cozy

If you’re looking for backyard ideas but you want to start small, you can start by making your space cozy. All you have to do is start with outdoor pillows. There are so many options when it comes to color and design and when they’re waterproof, the possibilities are endless.

Adding an outdoor rug will also help to give it that cozy feel, especially if you don’t have much vegetation or the floor of your patio is bland.

You could also add a hammock or a hanging chair. Having a comfortable place to sit and read or think is the first step to spending more time outdoors.

4. Add a Bar

Staying hydrated is one of the most essential things any human can do, especially during those hotter months or while spending time outside in the heat.

Going in and out of the house to get ice, or another glass of wine or even water for your kids can get old, and fast. Adding a bar is an excellent way to transform your space and make it more convenient. You’ll have much more fun spending the day on the patio with your kids and you’ll be able to throw a dinner party to remember.

The great thing about adding a bar is that it can take up a lot of space, or hardly any at all. And if you have space and the money, you can build a bar space that you’ll never want to leave.

5. Add Lights

Adding outdoor lights and hanging ones at that can be the perfect addition to your backyard space.

Especially if the only time you have to spend outside is when the sun begins to set, opting for lights can transform your space into a tranquil area that you can actually use and enjoy.

6. Think About the Water

Have you ever noticed that anytime you go to an appointment or enter into a building that has trickling water, you instantly feel more at peace?

Water sounds are some of the most peaceful in the world and a fountain can give you that same feeling in the comfort of your own backyard. You could go all out and re-tile your entire backspace. From there you could build a stone or tile fountain that complements your entire space.

Or you can start small and invest in one just for the sounds. Either way, it’s a win.

7. Set up a Dining Table

Nothing is more enjoyable than firing up your grill while listening to your favorite tunes, and then enjoying your feast at an outdoor table of your very own. If you have the space for it, go all out with a long dining table that can accommodate the most elegant of dinner parties.

Even a smaller table that seats 2 to 4 can provide a different way to unwind and enjoy a meal.

Choose Outdoor Patio Ideas That Work for You

When you’re thinking about the many different outdoor patio ideas to use to transform your backyard space, be honest with yourself. What do you want to get out of your new space? What will you be doing outside the most?

There are so many things you can do to transform your outdoor space, both on a budget and in the name of luxury. The most important thing you can do is make the space comfortable and inviting for you. Do you need help in deciding how to create the outdoor oasis of your dreams? Schedule your outdoor consultation today!