Building backyards to serve as extensions of your home
Sometimes a backyard is just a backyard - a patch of lawn, a place for the dog to do its business, and something to tackle with mowers in the summer and rakes in the fall.
But it doesn't have to be just that kind of space. A backyard can become an extension of your home - and an affordable one than that. Just add some weatherproof furniture like this simple wicker sofa and chair, and a table, and you have a cozy seating area suitable for many uses. Having more than one seating area, even under one pavilion, is a great option if you can manage it. This gives you flexibility for entertaining, and also allows for different views to enjoy the changing colors and shapes of the garden through the season.