Backyard Decorating Ideas? - Page 2

NorthMinnesota · 07-29-2007

You could also use wrought iron or tin accessories...saw a very cool iron gate used in a yard as a backdrop for climbing plants.If you have a wall you can hang crosses, masks, mexican landscape art or an original painting by Popeye, the Playa.info artist! A gourd light would be cool! Also a chandelier of iron or tin would look nice.

Doggiemom · 07-29-2007

Plant some palm trees or get some and put them in big pots. Hang a gourd lamp. Get one of those ceramic plaques that say "Bienvenidos mi casa es su casa". Lots of tropical flowers. Paint your fence (if you have one) a beach scene! Tile something (anything!) in saltillo tile! Hope this helps!

kayt707 · 07-29-2007

This is the look hes going for.

kayt707 · 07-29-2007

Heres what we are starting with to give you an idea of what we have to work with

kayt707 · 07-29-2007

Can anyone tell me what are some indigenous plants from the area are?

redhairgirl1 · 07-29-2007

Dosen't Babaloo know how to make Palapas?

Oh nevermind....he will just tell you to use the search button

BonnyW · 07-29-2007

Palapas are nice, but you may want to think about how often you will have to replace the palms....

redhairgirl1 · 07-29-2007

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Originally Posted by kayt707

Can anyone tell me what are some indigenous plants from the area are?

You could always plant a brownie tree.

kayt707 · 07-29-2007

There is a yard too but you cant see it in the shots. Its not that big but there is a grass area.

Now Matt wants to build a bamboo frame and fill in the patio with sand

Loafster · 07-30-2007

I don't suggest sand in your backyard.
Neighborhood cats will use it as a litterbox.

Doggiemom · 07-30-2007

I have thought of a palapa too...I would be afraid of fire danger though...lightning strikes, fireworks gone wrong, firedancers

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MWC · 07-30-2007

I would be concerned with how palapa-materials would be viewed by your insurance carrier, in terms of fire danger.

You already have a lot of existing structure. Why don't you use trompe-d'oeuil paint effects to simulate what you want? Paint the underside of any roofing structure you add to look like a wicker weave ... paint all the structure that's currently white a nice rattan brown, with a grayish grain added ... there are many different festive lighting sets now available for outdoor use ... hang pareos over the latticework ...

horizon200 · 07-30-2007

Ummmm judging by what he's shooting for, it might be easier to MOVE to Playa!

Seriously, with the existing structure, I'd go with a paint theme rather than gutting it and replacing with bamboo and palapas...minimal upkeep to a lot of upkeep. Sand....not unless you want to go through vacuums constantly...think of tracking all that indoors!

Just my $.02 worth.

Luv2Dance · 07-30-2007

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Originally Posted by kayt707

Heres what we are starting with to give you an idea of what we have to work with

Hey! Where am I?

horizon200 · 07-30-2007

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Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

Hey! Where am I?

I think that's you lying face first in the bushes!

07-29-2007	#17 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,344	Plant some palm trees or get some and put them in big pots. Hang a gourd lamp. Get one of those ceramic plaques that say "Bienvenidos mi casa es su casa". Lots of tropical flowers. Paint your fence (if you have one) a beach scene! Tile something (anything!) in saltillo tile! Hope this helps! Last edited by Doggiemom; 07-29-2007 at 09:31 PM..

07-29-2007	#19 (permalink)
kayt707 añejo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,403	Heres what we are starting with to give you an idea of what we have to work with Last edited by kayt707; 07-30-2007 at 07:57 PM..

07-30-2007	#26 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,344	I have thought of a palapa too...I would be afraid of fire danger though...lightning strikes, fireworks gone wrong, firedancers.

07-30-2007	#27 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,197	I would be concerned with how palapa-materials would be viewed by your insurance carrier, in terms of fire danger. You already have a lot of existing structure. Why don't you use trompe-d'oeuil paint effects to simulate what you want? Paint the underside of any roofing structure you add to look like a wicker weave ... paint all the structure that's currently white a nice rattan brown, with a grayish grain added ... there are many different festive lighting sets now available for outdoor use ... hang pareos over the latticework ... Last edited by MWC; 07-30-2007 at 10:12 AM.. Reason: More ideas

07-29-2007	#16 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,601	You could also use wrought iron or tin accessories...saw a very cool iron gate used in a yard as a backdrop for climbing plants.If you have a wall you can hang crosses, masks, mexican landscape art or an original painting by Popeye, the Playa.info artist! A gourd light would be cool! Also a chandelier of iron or tin would look nice.

07-29-2007	#18 (permalink)
kayt707 añejo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,403	This is the look hes going for.

07-29-2007	#20 (permalink)
kayt707 añejo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,403	Can anyone tell me what are some indigenous plants from the area are?

07-29-2007	#21 (permalink)
redhairgirl1 añejo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 7,215	Dosen't Babaloo know how to make Palapas? Oh nevermind....he will just tell you to use the search button

07-29-2007	#22 (permalink)
BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 9,248	Palapas are nice, but you may want to think about how often you will have to replace the palms....

07-29-2007	#24 (permalink)
kayt707 añejo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,403	There is a yard too but you cant see it in the shots. Its not that big but there is a grass area. Now Matt wants to build a bamboo frame and fill in the patio with sand

07-30-2007	#25 (permalink)
Loafster beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 428	I don't suggest sand in your backyard. Neighborhood cats will use it as a litterbox.

07-30-2007	#28 (permalink)
horizon200 añejo Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 4,831	Ummmm judging by what he's shooting for, it might be easier to MOVE to Playa! Seriously, with the existing structure, I'd go with a paint theme rather than gutting it and replacing with bamboo and palapas...minimal upkeep to a lot of upkeep. Sand....not unless you want to go through vacuums constantly...think of tracking all that indoors! Just my $.02 worth.

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