Is your backyard due for a little sprucing up? These 13 dreamy yard decor items will help you create a retreat in your own backyard.
As most of us do not have a picturesque, romantic countryside backyard, we can still add little touches here and there to create a sweet backyard that we can enjoy. These yard decor items vary in price, effort, and size, however there are options for everyone!
In this post, you will be given yard decor items that will help you more appreciate and enjoy your yard. From a swing to a shed, these effortless yard decor items will sweep you off your feet.
After reading this post, you will have enough yard decor item ideas to make your neighbor jealous. Because the grass is always greener, right?
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It Doesn’t Take Much
Creating a small sanctuary in your yard doesn’t have to take much; it doesn’t have to take much time, money, or intensive thought. Sometimes, the smallest, most effortless touches can do the trick, especially when we’re running short on money and space. If you do have a larger budget and area to decorate, don’t worry, I’ll include stuff for you too! Some of these items do cost more than others, but you can pick and choose based on your budget. Spending a lot of money is not a requirement when it comes to yard decor, BUT it does help if you have a larger yard and bigger dreams. All of these yard decor ideas will create a put-together yard that has a relaxing and effortless vibe to it.
13 Effortless Yard Decor Items To Create
A Backyard Sanctuary
Some of these yard decor items are simple things that will take no time at all, as others are a little more substantial and will require more resources. Whichever you choose will help you achieve the dreamiest backyard retreat!
1. Bistro Lights
Bistro lights provide such a soft, romantic, relaxing feel to any yard, and can be added pretty much anywhere. Trees, railings, wooden posts… bistro lights can do it all! Hanging bistro lights in your yard give off a quaint, laid back vibe that is unmatched.
2. Seating
Having a swing, chairs, benches, outdoor couch, and or a picnic table in your yard will provide the perfect area for you to eat a snack, read a book, work on your laptop, or just chat with friends! Part of having yard decor is being able to sit back and enjoy it. Having comfy seating is the perfect way to do this!
3. Bistro Set
Choosing a small, 2 chair bistro set to add to your yard decor is both useful and decorative. The ones made of iron and steel are the most quaint, and allow you to enjoy your yard while eating a meal or working on your laptop. There’s just something so welcoming about having a small, iron bistro set tucked away by some trees.
4. Hammock
There’s something so serene about a hammock. The way it gently swings, the breeze… a total retreat from the world. Using a traditional hammock is always a good option, and adds an aesthetic feature to your yard decor. If you’re not in it for the looks, my personal favorite are the ones that fold up into a tiny bag that you can set up anywhere. You can easily take it down to protect it from the elements, and you don’t need to have the perfect spot to use one. Whichever one you choose, you will not be sorry.
5. Landscaping & Potted Flowers
The aroma, the color, the way they sway in the breeze… having landscaping and potted flowers as part of your yard decor will immediately liven up ANY yard! Flowers are an easy and relatively cheap solution to any bare space in your yard, not to mention the beauty they bring!
6. Garden
Turn your yard into a retreat with a farm to table restaurant! There’s nothing more satisfying than sitting down for dinner and being able to say “I grew this.” Having a lush garden in your yard is certainly a natural way to add to your yard decor, and is a soothing activity that the whole family can enjoy! If you want to read about my best-kept garden secrets, read my post “7 Clever Garden Hacks For A Bountiful Harvest”.
7. Greenhouse/Potting Shed
Think Joanna Gaines with this one. Having a small greenhouse or potting shed immediately gives off a magical fairy garden vibe. I really tried to find a more mature way to describe that, but “magical fairy garden vibe” was the best I could do. It’s true though; having a greenhouse or potting shed adds a cute touch to your yard decor. And if you’re a gardener, it will provide the perfect workspace for you.
8. Shed
A shed being part of your yard decor? I know it sounds silly, but look how adorable our shed looks in our yard! The color, pine door, and rustic hardware create a cottage core element to our yard decor. There are so many aesthetic sheds out there, and if you plan for it to be a part of your yard decor, you can shop around accordingly.
9. Arbor/Pergola
Having an arbor or pergola as the center of your yard decor is one of the prettiest ways to make a subtle statement in your yard. Having seating and vines wrapping around the posts will create a magical little nook, and will undoubtedly be the show stopper!
10. Gazebo
For whatever reason, a round, screened-in gazebo gives off a whimsical and relaxing vibe that automatically spills into the rest of your yard. Having some seating within the gazebo will provide a hidden retreat to read and relax in, all while being protected from the elements. Cozying up with a blanket and a good book on a rainy day in a covered gazebo sounds like the perfect retreat to me.
11. Bridge
If your yard has a small pond or creek near it, adding a wooden bridge over it can be a great touch to your yard decor. It further adds to the feeling of being at a retreat, and can serve as a fun adventure during an evening stroll.
12. Bird Feeder
It’s true… every person becomes obsessed with bird watching at some point in their adult life. No one is safe. There’s no better background sound for your own retreat than birds softly singing. It truly is like having your own personal bird sanctuary. Not to mention, they’re so fun to watch! Adding a birdfeeder or two (or three or four) hanging from a tree or pole will add an element of yard decor that also attracts beautiful birds.
13. Fire Pit
Having a small area designated to enjoying campfires will provide the perfect way to end your little “yard vacation.” Snuggling up in a blanket with your honey while enjoying a toasted marshmallow sounds like heaven. Integrating a fire pit into your yard decor is a fairly simple way to take up space in your yard. Whether you buy or create a fire pit, you can add seating and even some stonework or crushed rock to make the perfect campfire haven.
This wraps up 13 dreamy yard decor items to create a backyard retreat! Choosing a handful of any of these ideas will transform your yard into a relaxing, personal retreat. So go ahead, get to work on your yard so you can start relaxing!
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