Backyard Decorating Ideas?

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by horizon200

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

[Gulliver]

The first thing I would do is loose the lattice so it would open up the patio to the rest of your backyard. You might be able to wrap the 4x4 support columns with bamboo and blend the rest of the patio cover with paint. You can also stain the concrete on your patio and pool decking to a sand color. Decorate the rest with pots and stuff like others have suggested.

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by Gulliver

The first thing I would do is loose the lattice so it would open up the patio to the rest of your backyard. You might be able to wrap the 4x4 support columns with bamboo and blend the rest of the patio cover with paint. You can also stain the concrete on your patio and pool decking to a sand color. Decorate the rest with pots and stuff like others have suggested.

They have kids though. I suggested pulling the lattice and putting in bamboo instead within the regulations of pool confinement.

[Gulliver]

Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

They have kids though. I suggested pulling the lattice and putting in bamboo instead within the regulations of pool confinement.

I forgot about the little ones. Yours is a good solution.

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by Gulliver

I forgot about the little ones. Yours is a good solution.

I had the pleasure of meeting little Logan and Skylar. Great kids!

[kayt707]

okay to clarify Matt is not thinking about removing what we have rather he is thinking about covering the existing poles with bamboo and attached the woven peices to the existing cover. He found some of the palm frond type thing that can be attached just to the outer edge to create the look from what you can see. It is move a revamp of what we have rather than reconstruction.

second like erica said with the little ones we can get rid of the lattice instead he is thinking of getting the reed like fencing to either cover or replace it.

[kayt707]

Oh and the sand thing. I had the same worries. I dont want to have my house continually full of sand. Its already hard enough to keep up with all the stuff that gets tracked in by two kids and a dog.!

[Heather]

Did you ever see what Doggiemom did with her backyard? Totally cool.

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

Hey! Where am I?

There you are!!!

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by kayt707

There you are!!!

I forgot about those shots!

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by wannaplaynplaya

There is no yard, so you have nothing to worry about

We live in the LA area. This is a yard! The new housing developments have yards so small you can reach out and pick your neighbors nose from inside your house. Our last place had an even smaller yard. Our place was built in 1978. you want anything bigger you need to buy a place developed before the 60's or have a million to shell out! Even more the closer you get to LA!

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

I forgot about those shots!

Ive got more!!!!: joker:

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by kayt707

Ive got more!!!!: joker:

Please PM for my approval first.

[Mindbender]

Some of the jellyfish lamps, swing seats, plams, white sand...

Then you'll need half finished dodgy workmanship, chickens, dust, litter and a barking dog

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by Mindbender

Some of the jellyfish lamps, swing seats, plams, white sand...

Then you'll need half finished dodgy workmanship, chickens, dust, litter and a barking dog

We have the dog.....we have the projects matt starts that srent quite finished... dust not a problem(freeway is really close)....litter....does kid stuff count?

I like the swing idea!