Design Tips to Build Your Backyard Sanctuary

May is the perfect time to start building your backyard sanctuary! With the arrival of spring, everyone feels the familiar urge to spend more time outside in the sun. It’s easy to create an outdoor space as chic and inviting as your brand new home.

Start with Landscape

Every beautiful backyard starts with a detailed landscape plan – this includes choosing plants, trees, flowers, deck options, sun and shade spaces, living areas, and water features. Fortunately, there are many new apps that can help you navigate the planning process as simply as possible. Some of our favourites are:

Choose Furniture That Focuses on Flow

Once your landscape plan is solid, it’s time to start picking your outdoor furniture. When shopping for your patio set, consider both comfort and design. Exterior areas should be a natural extension of your interior living environment; bringing your indoor colour scheme and furniture style to your outdoor space will create a seamless flow between both areas. If you’ve chosen a modern interior with shades of greys and neutrals, outdoor sets with similar shades and accent pieces will complement this perfectly. If your home is designed with a more traditional or transitional interior, gravitate towards the same style of furniture for your outdoor space. A perfect backyard includes fun + functional accessories; don’t forget the rug, lighting, accent pillows, towels and heat elements.

Here are some stylish patio furniture and accessory ideas from our designer to help you prep your outdoor space for those long, warm days lounging outside:

For the Modernist