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The Budget-less Backyard
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items If I could build my backyard with zero limits… this is exactly how it would feel! Cozy, glowy, a little magical – and somewhere you never want to go back inside from.
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Foundation Pieces
Lounge & Unwind
Golden Hour Glow
Bloom & Grow
Gather & Host
Foundation Pieces
These are the pieces that completely transform a backyard from ‘just a yard’ into a space you actually live in. The kind of upgrades that make everything else feel elevated.
I love this Gazebo with the netting. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but say goodbye to annoying mosquitos.
10x12 Cedar Wood Gazebo w/ Translucent Roof & Mosquito Net
I love the simplicity of this one! It features 3 electrical outlets and 3 usb ports. It can withstand 100mph winds.
Backyard Discovery Brendan 10 ft x 12 ft Light Brown Cedar Patio Pergola with Sun Shade Sail, Screen, Canopy, and PowerPort - Home Depot
A budget-friendly option that is stable, versatile, and durable!
10-ft W x 13-ft L x 7-ft 3-in H Brown Metal Freestanding Pergola with ...
If you aren't quite ready for a pergola, I think the next best option is this outdoor umbrella! Sturdy, functinal and easy to set up.
PURPLE LEAF 9' × 9' Patio Cantilever Umbrella
Lounge & Unwind
This is where I picture slow mornings with coffee and long summer nights that turn into 'just one more minute'. Everything here is made for sinking in and staying awhile.
I love this wicker furniture set! It has so many variations for set up, is water resistant, easy to assemble and looks adorable!
Grand patio 7-Piece Wicker Patio Furniture Set
This egg chair sits a little deeper than most, and that's what I love about it.
Shintenchi Wicker Egg Chair Outdoor Patio
If you're looking for swivel chairs, I think this set is super cute!
SUNSHINE VALLEY Patio Conversation Set,5 Pcs
If you are looking for a smaller sectional, this one from Walmart is so cute and affordable!
Better Homes & Gardens Marlow Outdoor 2pc Patio Sectional Set, Black Frame/Gray Cushion - Walmart.com
If you're going to splurge a bit, why not get the full set with the firepit included? Love this option!
Gray 6-Piece Wicker Patio Fire Pit Set, Outdoor Sectional Seating ...
If you need a cute little bistro set, I love that these chairs rock!
Qsun 3-Piece Outdoor Rocking Bistro Set
This set is a little easier to move around and add to a smaller patio yet still have that elegant and functional design.
Shintenchi 4 Pieces Patio Furniture Set
Adding an outdoor rug I feel is essential to the overall aesthetic and vibe of your space. So many options on Amazon!
JONATHAN Y Moroccan Geometric Area Rug
This rug has such a lovely design!
My Texas House Isla Outdoor Area Rug 5'3 x 7'
You'll always find these rugs on a good deal!
HappyTrends,Outdoor Rug
Golden Hour Glow
Lighting changes everything! This is that soft, golden, glowy feeling that makes your backyard look straight out of a movie.
Every backyard needs lighting! These globe bulbs are so cute and have the perfect nighttime ambiance.
Better Homes & Gardens 20-Count G40 Clear Glass Globe Outdoor Patio String Lights
These lights are great because they are equipped with a solar panel so outlets aren't needed!
Brightown 52FT Solar String Lights
Having lighting along your fencing can make a huge impact to your yard too. These are solar and have 3 color temperatures!
Solar Fence Lights
The idea of lining a walkway is also appealing and makes the biggest difference at night.
Mancra Solar Pathway Lights, 8 Pack
If you have steps needing illumination as well, these are so gorgeous and I love the way it looks!
VOLISUN Solar Step Lights
Bloom & Grow
My dream garden – full of soft blooms, layers of greenery, and that slightly overgrown, romantic feel that just gets prettier over time.
These are an absolute DREAM of a flower! Imagine these in your yard. STUNNING!
Ranunculus Bulbs - Porcelaine
An absolute STUNNER of a rose! Gorgeous color, amazing smell… DREAMY!
Lady Of Shalott Rose
A climbing rose to add to your pergolas or fencing! These roses have such a fragrant smell as well, making this the perfect addition to your yard!
Pearly Gates™ Climbing Rose
These colors??? UNREAL!! So gorgeous and a show stopping piece to add.
Tropical Lightning® Climbing Rose
Another show stopping rose! I mean, seriously? Look at these colors!
Pop Art™ Grandiflora Rose
The warm orange petals transition into sunset hues, making this shrub a standout in any landscape. Plus, it reblooms continuously from late spring to frost, ensuring non-stop color and delightfully soft fragrance throughout the season.
Knock Out® Orange Glow™ Shrub Rose
Low-growing azaleas are a great way to bring bright colors to the front of your house without taking up too much space. These shrubs stay compact, usually growing to about 2 or 3 feet tall.
Perfect Plants 1 Gallon Red Ruffle Azalea Shrub
These forsynthia bushes are really beautiful in the early spring with their bright yellow flowers and then soft green leafs as bushes.
PROVEN WINNERS 2 Gal. Forsythia
I really love the look of these softer green Inkberry Holly shrubs! Perfect as a tidy foundation plant along walkways or group several together for a small hedge.
BELL NURSERY 3 Gal. Shamrock Inkberry Holly Live Evergreen Shrub ILEXS3GLA1PK
I love that these look like peonies! And the website is reputable for shipping healthy blooms. These are lovely!
Earth Angel Parfuma® Rose
Gather & Host
Made for hosting – the kind of setup that makes people want to stay longer, snack more, and keep saying ‘this is so cute out here’.
For some inspo, here's a cute pinterest link with some fire pit designs!
Dreaming of Evenings Around a Fire Pit
This is so gorgeous! Every backyard needs a firepit for hosting and making memories.
COSIEST 2-Piece Outdoor Propane Fire Pit Set
This gas fire pit with cover lid combines the warmth of a traditional firepit with the practicality and convenience of the table, beautiful real ceramic tabletop with steel stamped wicker base creates additional decoration in any living place.
BALI OUTDOORS 42in Propane Fire Pit Table
Some of the best sellers on Amazon, these chairs are perfect for placing around the fire!
SERWALL Foldable Adirondack Chair Set of 4
Highly rated, and another great option for seating!
Plawdlik HDPE Folding Adirondack Chair Set 4