The backyard (or even the front yard), can be a real retreat for homeowners. It gives us a place to escape the stress of everyday life, without feeling like we are couped up indoors all the time while at home.

To fully appreciate and enjoy your outdoor space at home, it really needs to be set up and designed in such a way that takes away the stresses of the day so you can feel at peace. Much of this state of mind will be achieved with the visual appeal of your yard, and here are some tips to really make you feel at one with the landscape.

Plants, Trees and Gardens

Nothing can make you feel more at ease than being amongst nature, so having a yard filled with colourful gardens and lush plants can give you the feeling that you have escaped the bustle of city life, at least temporarily. While you may want your yard to be easy to maintain, having it devoid of plant life will really put a downer on the overall feel of the area.

Mood Lighting

Night time is the perfect time to get out back and unwind. What you don’t want is a yard devoid of all light, nor do you want your only option to be harsh spotlights or sensor lights. Install some more subtle mood lighting throughout the landscape. The lighting doesn’t necessarily have to be white either. These days outdoor lighting comes in a wide variety of colours to suit your mood.

Outdoor Furniture

Again, there are loads of styles and options to cater to everyone’s tastes and needs. You want to be able to kick back and relax outside, so having an outdoor dining setting or some deck chairs really is a must. There are so many ways you can furnish your outdoor space. You really are spoilt for choice.

Timber Deck Construction

Outdoor furniture needs a solid platform on which to rest, and what better way to achieve that than with timber deck construction? Timber blends beautifully with any landscape. It’s natural, it’s timeless and it looks fantastic. Come home from work and relax in the deck chair on your new timber deck, cold drink in hand while admiring the sunset.

Install a Stylish Patio Cover

Of course, being outside doesn’t always mean you wish to be exposed to the weather. That’s where installing a beautiful new patio cover comes into play.

At G&B Patios we have a fantastic range of patios covers to suit everyone’s taste and budget. Your outdoor space really isn’t complete without some cover from the elements, so get in touch today and chat with our friendly staff about how we can help transform your yard into one of beauty.

We specialise in the following:

• Patio covers
• Patio enclosures
• DIY patio kits
• Louvre patio roofs
• Deck designs
• Deck construction
• Pergolas
• Carports
• Carport kits