10 Of Our Favorite Backyard Ideas

Beautiful design doesn't need to be limited to the inside of your home.  We think that beautiful design includes the exterior of your home - from the mailbox to the backyard.  Backyard design ideas are endless in possibilities.  From backyard landscape design to design ideas for a large or small backyards, we have backyard design inspiration tips to help you prepare for an outdoor makeover.

10 of Our Favorite Backyard Design Ideas

1. Small Backyard Designs

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Design your own patio and fire place area to maximize your space.  This can be done easily and with minimal space.

2. Big Backyard Designs

For big backyards, use levels to distinguish your different spaces.  In this backyard, Paul Semkuley separated the lounging area from the pool area.

3. Backyard Design Inspiration for Kids

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Keep your kids safe and busy in the backyard with things like sunken trampolines and spray paint Twister.

4. Backyard Design Ideas With a Pool

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Design your poolside areas with stone patios and outdoor dinner tables.  If you have an above-ground pool, build a deck around it that you can landscape.

5. Backyard Designs for Fire Lovers

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Whether you want a fire pit or a fireplace, plenty of seating is a must.  A glass fire pit is a unique touch as well.  Don't forget the s'mores!

6.Outdoor BBQ Seating Ideas

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For food lovers, an outdoor kitchen is probably just as important as an indoor kitchen.  A design like this one holds everything you need.

7. Inviting Backyard Design

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A romantic backyard look can be achieved very easily.  Simply string some lights around the area and light a few candles.

8. Backyard Ideas for Entertainers

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If you love entertaining, you'll need plenty of seating and a countertop area to hold food.

9. Backyard Doormats

Keep your floors clean with a pink ribbon welcome mat outside your back door.

10.Backyard Garden Ideas

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Dress up your fences with flower arrangements and unique leveled flower boxes.

For more backyard inspiration and backyard ideas, visit our Pinterest board.