Beautiful and Playful Backyards

Summer is around the corner…and if you have a case of cabin fever as bad as mine, then you just can’t wait for the sunny days to come.  There’s just something special about being able to walk out into the sunshine without a care in the world and enjoy your very own slice of nature in the form of a backyard.

I know that not everyone who reads Remodelaholic has an enormous backyard…and some of you might not have any yard at all.  But even if all you have to enjoy nature outside your doorstep is a small balcony, there are ways you can make that space fun for young and old alike.  I’ve collected a bunch of ideas here for making your backyard FUN.  And guess what?  Most of them don’t include a pool installation!  I’m a firm believer that yards can be enjoyed DIY style, so many of these ideas could be completed without hiring a professional…or modified to fit in small spaces.  I’ve started this list with things that make backyards fun for kids, but if kids don’t visit your yard, feel free to scroll further down the list for ideas that are geared a little more towards adults.

Backyards For Families

Matchbox car village | Lowe’s Creative Ideas Magazine

Sandboat | Desire Empire

Backyard Beach | Better Together

Outdoor Play Kitchen | Garden Mama

Mudpie Kitchen | Mama Liberated

Mudpie Kitchen with Chalkboards | Joyful Home

Chalkboard on the Fence | Lowe’s Creative Ideas Magazine

Multi-level Playscape | Redlough Landscapes

Tips for Backyard Movie Night | Apartment Therapy

How to Make a Sunken Trampoline | Little Green Fingers

Kid Wash | Instructables

Simple Treehouse Tutorial | Apartment Therapy

How to Build a Play Fort | This Old House

Backyard Splashpool | Ziggity Zoom

Natural Swim Pond | Kim Vallee

Giant Outdoor Chess/Checkers | Traditional Home

Circular Outdoor Lounge Seating | Houzz

Party Perfect Patio | Remodelaholic

Colorful, Comfortable Patio | One Kings Lane

Outdoor Kitchen | The Logan’s Landing at Remodelaholic

Outdoor Snack Bar | House Beautiful

Removeable Top for a Fire Pit | Infarrantly Creative

Old Door Privacy Screen | Not Just a Housewife

 Back Porch Shower | Houzz

 Need more outdoor inspiration to create a beautiful backyard for families?  Check out my Pinterest boards!

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