You might be wondering how you can transform your backyard into something brand new. Well, I am here to help you and give you some tips on how to think of ways for transforming your backyard. In this article we will be talking about how you can remodel your backyard in ways you didn’t know was possible and ways to design your backyard. Now you might be thinking, how can I come up with a design to transform my backyard? Well there are many things you can do to design your backyard or come up with a mock up design in order to grab a mental picture of how your backyard will look. 

1. Pool Design: If you don’t have a pool in your backyard and are wondering if you can even build a pool in your backyard, I got you covered! Typically a surveyor would come and check out your backyard making sure that the soil is good as well as if there are any obstacles that you might need to overcome like a hill or some trees in your backyard. You would have to check with your city code and contact an architect or a designer to render a 3d and 2d model design. After that they would make city approved plans to start your project, but keep in mind that this would be three to six months before you can be approved to build your pool. I have seen wait times as long as one year to get plans to build a pool so I would recommend thinking of ideas to remodel your backyard. I found out that homeowners would typically just remodel their whole backyard and add new concrete, pavers, or an outdoor kitchen to their backyard to complement the new pool. There are several different types of materials for your pool including different stone copings, plaster, and tile. This should all be included in the cost for the pool. You are probably wondering what style of pool you would like; well, I am here to tell you that there are many styles that can complement your environmental setting. There is the more classic rectangle look with a modern feel to it, a kidney style pool, an oval pool, free flowing pool, and much more. You are probably wondering how much it would cost to even build a pool, so I got you covered! The cost of building a pool can be as low as $70,000 and as high as $1,000,000. This depends on the style of pool you would like and the kind of materials as well as any other accessories such as a grotto or waterslides. These Mansions Have Backyard Waterparks And Insane Pools – YouTube  

2.  Pool Remodel: So let’s say you already have a pool, what can you do to make your pool better? Well here are some ideas, we can replace the existing coping which basically is the outer edge of your pool made out of concrete or stone. We can replace it with a modern look including stone coping, travertine, and stamped concrete. Let’s say you have tile in your pool that needs to be replaced, we can drain the water and add new tile or stone veneer for the pool to replace the tile. What you can also do is replace the existing plaster and add marble, granite, or a different color to the pool. There are many ways to remodel a pool, you can also build a grotto or a mini grotto to compliment the new remodel of your pool. Whichever the case may be you can simply transform your backyard by remodeling your pool just in time for summer!  

3. Landscaping: What you can also do to remodel your backyard is to completely transform the aesthetic and feel to your yard. You can add planters with plants and shrubs or maybe add a vegetable garden. Whichever the case may be, you can always make a boring backyard look much more pleasant. Landscaping is a great way to add character to your backyard which will double your property value! Landscaping can mean many things to people, a typical landscape job involves masonry such as pavers and retaining walls for your backyard. Planters are also involved where you can easily add roses, shrubs, lemon trees, and even bamboo. You are probably wondering how much would this all cost and that usually depends on how big of a landscape job you want. Cost factors include irrigation, installation, and materials. I always tell homeowners to look into the types of trees or plants they want installed so they can get an idea of how much yard maintenance would be. Artificial turf is also becoming really popular because there is no need to maintain it and you can also add a playground for the kids to play. I love trees and I will always remember the garden my college had. It was a beautiful garden that had bamboo and different kinds of trees and shrubs which made it feel like a calming place to meditate and have a peace of mind. You too can transform your backyard by adding a garden, trees, plants, flowers, and much more. TOP 15 STUNNING and BEAUTIFUL Trees – YouTube 

4. Hardscapes: I did another article with concrete but today we will talk about different hardscaping and how you can utilize this knowledge when you decide to remodel your home. There are many different types of materials you can use to transform your backyard from flagstone, pavers, concrete, outdoor tile, and much more. I can go on and on with these different types of materials but to summarize the materials, there are many different names and colors to each. There are an infinite amount of possibilities when you decide on hardscaping. You can add flagstone to your patio and if you have the opportunity to remodel your driveway, you can also choose another material such as pavers to compliment your patio. At the end of the day your home should be your castle and it should compliment you and your family.     

5. Outdoor Kitchens: Outdoor kitchens are a great way to set the WOW factor for your backyard! When you invite people to an event or a party they will see your outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, fire pit, pizza oven, and bar. Whichever the case may be, they will certainly love it! I don’t know how to explain it but the food tastes much different when it’s grilled outside or when your pizza is made inside of your outdoor pizza oven. I have worked with homeowners who asked for the biggest barbecue and some even asked for the biggest fire pit ever! When the work is complete, they always end up contacting me saying that they can’t stop being outside or hosting parties! I remember when I finished an outdoor kitchen once and the homeowner called me saying how they hosted at least three parties that month and how they would be outside almost all the time. It’s a great feeling because I know that they can spend time with their family outside while enjoying their new outdoor kitchen. There are many different materials that can be used for outdoor kitchens such as stone veneer, concrete, river rock, stucco, marble, granite, and much more. I have also seen homeowners add a pergola to provide shade when they are outside eating as well.  75 Outdoor Kitchens (IDEAS for Every BUDGET) – YouTube 

6. Lights and light placements: Last but not least, we have light placements for your backyard! When you remodel your backyard what good is it when you can’t even enjoy it at night? There are different kinds of lights for pathways, stairs, and even barbecues. I recommend any homeowner who is thinking of remodeling their backyard to add lights around their house especially when you added a new pool, landscaping, and outdoor kitchen. I promise you that your house will look much more alive and aesthetic if you add lights. The cost isn’t too much so I would definitely add them on pathways, stairs, retaining walls, and even on your garden. 

So, to sum everything up, these are some tricks and tips to add when you are remodeling your backyard. There are many ways that can transform your backyard, but I think that it would be a better idea to take it easy and plan everything out. I recommend homeowners ask for a 3d design so they can see different types of materials and look for their backyard. At the end of the day, transforming your backyard will benefit you and your family and also your home improving the market value of your house. So, what do you think? How will you transform your backyard?