6 Upgrades to Make Your Backyard Feel Like a Luxury Resort
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Most backyards are purely functional, but yours doesn’t have to be, especially if you have a penchant for luxury and love going on tropical vacations. With the right touches and upgrades, you can turn your outdoor space into a luxurious oasis that rivals the world’s best five-star resorts.
Whether you’re looking to transform your space into a lavish backyard entertainment area to impress guests or want a summer escape for yourself every day of the year, there are plenty of ways to elevate your space this way. Here are six ideas to make your home radiate the elegance and sophistication you can find only in the most glamorous high-end hideaways.
Keep Your Pool Clean and Well-Maintained
You may have a pool in the backyard, but it may not be having the impact you want. Luxury resorts are known for their clean, pristine pools, so if you want your pool area to emulate that plush, upscale vibe, it’s important to maintain it properly to avoid clogged filters and murky water. Invest in automatic pool cleaners and do your due diligence by skimming the pool to remove leaves and debris on the surface.
Cleaning swimming pools is more challenging in the summertime, when the temperatures are hot and encourage algae growth. It doesn’t help that because the climate is so hot during this time, chlorine evaporates faster, making the water vulnerable to bacteria growth and cloudiness. For this season, use this summer pool care guide as your blueprint for upkeep.
Add Cool Water Features to Your Pool
Give your pool some more personality by investing in beautiful features, such as a small waterfall or some bubblers for that lively, opulent resort feel. Consider installing LED lighting near these features, too, so that they’re easier to spot and appreciate even in the evenings. It’s a terrific way to add natural sounds and visual life to your pool, even when you’re not swimming in it.
Build a Cabana with a Pergola
Lounging in a luxurious outdoor space doesn’t always mean taking a dip in the pool. Sometimes, it can also be as simple as basking in the sun while lounging outside. For that, you need a cabana for that perfect private oasis where you can lie down, curl up with a good book, and relax.
If you want to protect your eyes and skin from the harsh sun, upgrade your little nook with a pergola to provide shade in the most opulent, aesthetic way possible. You could even install a ceiling fan for a softer breeze for days that are especially hot.
Place Stylish Beach Chairs Around the Yard
Another way to make your backyard area perfect for lounging is by placing stylish beach chairs everywhere. For that sumptuous vibe, don’t just scatter plastic beach chairs around. Invest in high-quality, cozy daybeds with soft upholstery and spruce them up with some cushions in fun, tropical-inspired hues for a pop of color. Flank these lounge chairs with sophisticated, wooden side tables on which you can place food, your sunglasses, and your towel as you bask in the sun.
Invest in an Outdoor Shower
After a swim, you may have no choice but to run into the house for a shower, leaving a trail of wet footprints all over your clean home. An outdoor shower can help solve this issue. Instead of having to go inside and freshen up after a swim, you and your guests can simply take a rejuvenating shower and rinse off right there, so you can enter the home fresh and dry.
When you design your outdoor shower, make sure it feels private and luxurious. Use high-end materials like natural stone or teak wood and invest in features like a rainfall showerhead, elegant lighting, and water fixtures. An outdoor shower is functional, but it’s also an opportunity to elevate your pool area and make it feel like a lavish getaway.
Add a Beverage Station
Have a dedicated drink area in the backyard, whether it’s a charming vintage cart or a built-in bar in one of your counters. Make sure the station is stocked with sodas and juices for the kids, or some of your favorite liqueurs. That way, when it’s extra hot out, you can get a drink easily without having to enter the house.
This feature is also fantastic when you’re entertaining guests. While lounging in the outdoor space, you can whip up drinks right in front of them. Just picture it now: you, your best friends, and a refreshing Aperol spritz or smashed bellini cocktail you can make from scratch and serve without interrupting the flow of your conversation.
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With thoughtful upgrades and diligent upkeep, you can have your dream poolside vacay right in your backyard. Show your pool some care, invest in places for you and guests to lounge, and add some finishing touches like vibrant plants, and you’ll get the resort life every day, no reservations and bookings needed.
