Transforming Your Yard Into a Personal Oasis

With your home being your safe place, it can also be nice to have a sanctuary nearby. To keep it close to home, you can turn your backyard into your personal oasis! This backyard makeover can be whatever you want it to be – from a resort-like yard to a waterpark. You can customize it to your liking, putting in features that will make you want to stay outside all year long. 

These tips below can help you decide what kind of vibe you want, as well as give you ideas to make your space the place where everyone wants to hang out. 

Detailed Landscaping 

A landscaped backyard can help your space look polished and up to date. If your yard isn’t maintained and has overgrown grass, no place to sit, and has no character, this is the first place to start. Landscaping can completely transform your yard and make it look more elegant and expensive. 

Finding the right flowers, bushes, and trees for your project can really pull the space together. You can also create a deck or install tiles and a walkway.  

Comfortable Seating Area

In any area that you’ll be spending time in, you’ll want a comfortable place to sit and entertain. To you, this may mean a few chairs around a dining table or couches surrounding a fire pit. Or if you’re lucky enough, you may choose both!

Add Waterfalls 

Waterfalls can transform any space, especially your yard. If you are installing a pool, adding in a waterfall can turn it into an oasis. You also don’t have to have a pool to have a waterfall. Pondless waterfalls include rocks and a small amount of water that looks elegant and saves money. 

Invest In an Outdoor Kitchen 

An outdoor kitchen or barbecue area is a great addition to any backyard. Not only does it make the space look more inviting, but you can entertain and cook at the same time while everyone is enjoying the yard. You can even install a beverage fridge and keep your favourite drinks in there so there is no need to go inside. 

Decide What Amenities You Want 

Everyone has different ideas on what makes a backyard feel homey. To someone, it may be a pool, but to others, it could be a swim-up bar, a trampoline, a TV, or a hot tub. All of these amenities can turn your space from a regular backyard into your own paradise. 

If you’re ready to transform your yard into your own slice of heaven, Rideau Pools offers many services that can help you with all the ideas you have. Contact us today for more information!