The ideals of luxury play out in your unique personal aesthetic, and it shows everywhere. From your clothing and accessories to your vehicle and home, you exude the posh lifestyle you want to live. It does not have to end there, however. Your backyard deserves an opulent upgrade. Just because it is an outdoor area does not mean this space cannot be luxurious and a place you will be happy to retreat to. Continue reading to learn how to make it something you can delight in.

Create Your Perfect Lawn

Grass is something that calls nature to mind and practically invites you outdoors. The shade of green does something to the senses. Then you notice it has grown. And now you need to mow. Reframe your relationship with grass and the great outdoors by forgoing the real thing and opting for an artificial grass yard. Synthetic grass lawns look and feel real but are virtually maintenance-free. You will never have to worry about weeds or dead or dry spots, and your green lawn will look magazine-perfect. 

Install an Inviting Deck and Patio

When planning for changes to your backyard, consider the flow you want to establish when moving from indoors to outside. The backyard should almost look like an extension of the inside of your home. Install a deck or patio you can easily walk onto by simply sliding open a large glass patio door. Install a surface area that feels comfortable for your dining, entertaining, and relaxing wishes. Select stone pavers and tiles that are beautiful and safe to walk on in the rain or a splash or two from the pool. Create levels and visual interest by adding a deck just off of the house and then a wide set of steps that brings you to the paver patio. This will create zones for dining, lounging, and conversation.

Thoughtfully Position Shade Features

As part of the design process when drawing up the plans for your deck and patio, you will undoubtedly want to include some shade elements. Work in a fully covered area just outside the patio door so you can step out and enjoy the fresh air, even if it is raining. Install louvered covering in areas further from the home to add texture and a variety of shade coverings, depending on where you want to be. Small pavilions are stylish additions in small corners of the yard and can protect a small reading nook or a conversation area.

Build an Outdoor Kitchen

A further extension of your home is to add an outdoor kitchen. Invest in a high-end oven and cooktop combination that can withstand the elements and looks like a design feature. Work with your contractor to make the space user-friendly if your partner cooks with you or your guests like to join in the preparation. Pay attention to details, such as creating a space for an under-counter refrigerator and a beer or wine fridge. Build extra counter space into the plans so you have enough room to work in and show off your beautiful space with objet d'art placed on the countertops.

Add Lighting Elements

Lights are essential for a luxurious backyard. Set the mood you want with recessed lighting along the underside of overhangs and install beautiful lighting options, such as sconces or carriage lights, depending on the aesthetic you want to produce. Have your electrician install everything on corresponding wall switches with dimmer features to keep the mood where you want it to be and create zones to light up different areas depending on where you want to sit.

Use Fans for a Gentle Breeze

Air circulation and mosquito abatement are just some of the perks of installing a fan in your new outdoor space. Beyond that, the gentle breeze allows you and your guests to sit back and relax longer than you would without the comfort of fans. Strategically install fans with light kits throughout the space. Consider where sitting and dining areas will be set up and install one in the outdoor kitchen to promote airflow while cooking.

Use Ornamentation to Elevate the Space

Once you have the backyard space the way you want it, the next step is to decorate. Just like the interior of your home is adorned with items you have curated with intent, you want your outside areas to reflect who you are. If you are a modern art enthusiast or enjoy more of a white-and-blue Santorini vibe, there are evocative ways to decorate the exterior. Think large cement orbs and large urns or vases or a collection of modern yet simplistic metal sculptures that capture the evening sun just so and remind you of the feeling of being in a museum.

Pool or Spa

When you think of luxury and backyards, an image probably comes to mind of a refreshing cerulean blue swimming pool. Including a pool in your outdoor area not only gives you an at-home opportunity to exercise, but it also looks absolutely gorgeous. Consider adding a water feature that flows gently into the pool with backlighting for a soft glow in the evening. The gentle lapping sound and knowing it is right outside your door will bring the feel of a high-end resort to your property.

Greenery

While you may have opted to forgo natural grass for the soft feel of artificial grass in your yard, you can still select living greenery. Alternatively, there is a wide variety of faux, natural-looking plants to use instead of living ones to give the same high-end look without wilting, browning, or care and maintenance. They still sway in the breeze and look like the real thing but avoid unwanted bugs.

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The backyard you have dreamed of is within reach. Begin planning it today by implementing these useful yet beautiful ideas that will have you dining al fresco and relaxing in the sun in no time after walking through the maintenance-free grass you deserve. What are you waiting for?