When you’ve lived in the same home for years, your space can start to feel stale and predictable. Sure, it’s homey and familiar, but it can also become mundane. Over time, looking at the same view loses some of the romance that first drew you in. The thrill of the new fades and space can start to feel cramped. Update the look of your backyard by making one of the following changes:

• Start with patio furniture. If you haven’t already invested in some durable outdoor furniture, now is the time. Begin with a few Adirondack Chairs and eventually graduate to adding a patio table and chairs set.  Once you have a place to recline and eat, you will want to spend more time in your outdoor space.
• Add a fire pit. You can go as simple as you want – like a basic metal fire pit from your neighborhood home improvement store – to a more elaborate look with a stone structure and places to set your drinks. The light of the fire changes the entire look of the yard and can make you want to stay up into the wee hours of the morning watching the last ember burn.
• Create a raised garden area using cinderblocks. Whether you want to go DIY or have a professional landscaper come in, adding dimension to your yard with a raised area can make the space more interesting to the eye.
• Divide up the area with by adding a Wooden Gazebo to make a shaded area. A Wooden Gazebo offers an architectural element and functional space with protection from the elements. If you have a lot of property, you can choose a Large Octagon Gazebo or even a Wood Pavilion. If your yard is more confined, a Pergola can add dimension, but has an open roof, creating the impression of even more space.
• Install a deck in your hard. Another way to break up space is to divide grass areas and a wooden deck. From snap in-deck tiles that are easy to add on your own to having a raised deck built outside your sliding door, you can determine how elaborate you want to be.

Remember, your home is where you spend hours upon hours of your life. Taking the time to tweak and update the space you dwell in has the potentially to fill you with days of inspiration and a peace.