What are some good ideas to use as a backyard "theme"?
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Start by looking at magazines! Depending on size of your yard and money you want to spend, I suggest the backyard deck could give you endless possibilities and you could save on, add to, when and wherever you want. I love shady roofs and plenty of space for a cookout and room for friends to sit without too much furniture! Good luck!!
Some like a tropical theme, so a western theme (like where I live), some a Mediterranean theme, and some an English garden theme. Each of these have a vast number of possibilities. Hope the helps get your creative juices flowing!
Go to Houzz.com and put in back yard in the search, there is a lot there
What fits your surroundings? That is how I look at landscaping. Have you poked arounf on Pinterest? A good place to get ideas. I just Google and see what turns up. This will get you started!
https://www.thespruce.com/backyard-landscaping-designs-2132392
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/backyard-beach/
http://www.midwestliving.com/garden/ideas/30-beautiful-backyards/
I have seen backyards decorated with a "zen" theme. Everything was symmetrical. This was at a friends house and she liked to practice yoga in her back yard. One of my sisters has a very comfortable back yard with hammocks decorated with blankets and pillows. She has rocking chairs on her deck with side tables. It's all very relaxing and I love to go there. I have also seen a yard with a "fairy" theme. Every decoration is tiny. They have built a tiny town thru their flower beds. It really is amazing.