Residents of The Highlands know that our builders already provide great and spacious backyards that are perfect for family fun, but we wanted to offer some additional decorating ideas for summer that will help you and your family, friends, and neighbors get even more out of your back yard this spring and summer! Ready? Here are a few simple tips on how to upgrade your backyard that anyone can use this season!
Decorating Ideas For Summer
Purchase an outdoor grill
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and an outdoor grill can be the heart of your backyard. A grill makes it easy for you to host backyard gatherings and to make unforgettable meals that get everyone involved. Buying a grill doesn’t have to break the bank, either. You’ll find plenty of grills on the market from brands like Weber, Char-Broil, Coleman, and others that cost less than $500 and still provide performance and consistency.
Plant a veggie garden or flower bed
Part of the appeal of spending time in the backyard is being outside around greenery, and one way to make your green space both appealing and useful is to plant a small garden or flower bed. You can even grow tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro and use them to make your salsa for that big backyard barbecue you can host and invite all your friends and neighbors from around the community.
Create a designated play area
Kids love to play in the backyard, but there’s only so much that even their boundless imaginations can do with a simple patch of grass. You can set aside a play area without much trouble by putting in a sandbox or a piece of prefabricated play equipment or even just an inflatable pool. Play areas aren’t just for kids, either. Set up some lawn games such as cornhole or horseshoes, and the adults will be playing along in no time!
Install an outdoor movie screen for movie nights under the stars
When it comes to backyard upgrade ideas, they don’t get much better than this. With a simple projector and even a portable outdoor screen, you can make your own “drive-in” movie nights under the stars with the family or even the neighbors. Summer movies on the backyard big screen are a great way to get the community involved and make your backyard the place to be this summer!
Add in a seating area
In the summertime, it’s great to relax on the back porch and enjoy the warm weather and long days. To do that, you’ll need a comfortable place to sit. There are many options available, from rocking chairs to outdoor sectional seating. A perfect setup for enjoying a cool glass of iced tea or lemonade is two patio chairs with a small end table in between.
When it comes to decorating ideas for summer, the best way to start is with a backyard that’s worth upgrading, and that’s what you’ll find at The Highlands. Our 2,300-acre master-planned community will feature more than 4,000 homes from 13 award-winning builders, all boasting backyards that will make you the envy of your friends and family. It’s a community filled with friendly folks you’ll want to have over for a cookout. Fill out the contact form below to learn more and become a part of The Highlands community today!
