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In times like these, home is more than just a safe space. It’s where we find comfort, entertainment, and a place to have small gatherings. As the weather shifts from spring to summer, the backyard is essential to enjoying time outdoors.
![Wooden rocking chairs in a cottage garden porch setting on wooden floor in vintage Thai botanical garden, with traditional Thai old water jar decoration.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Natural-stone-pots.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to fire up the grill? Set aside a space for your “outdoor kitchen” away from where kids and pets play. Weather permitting, enjoy cooking up some </span><a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g3429/weeknight-dinners-on-the-grill/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">easy meals</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for the whole family to enjoy. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/flames-in-a-barbecue-royalty-free-image/150536606?adppopup=true"><span style="font-weight: 400;">VeraLubimova</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BBQ.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A simple table and chairs is all you need to enjoy a meal outdoors that rivals that restaurant patio experience. Colorful umbrellas can be added to your table or for extra shade and a pop of color to your backyard set up. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/canadian-house-in-beaconsfield-island-of-montreal-royalty-free-image/1163436766"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anatoli Igolkin</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tables-BBQ.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level up with an outdoor fabric couch, chairs, pillows, and blankets to relax outside in total comfort!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">G</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/real-photo-of-an-armchair-pouf-as-a-table-and-royalty-free-image/1143981417"><span style="font-weight: 400;">KatarzynaBialasiewicz</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Couches.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brighten up your backyard nights with lights along the </span><a href="https://www.longfence.com/residential/fence"><span style="font-weight: 400;">fence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and in your garden. A contrast between dark and light and will give your outdoor oasis a classic feel. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">tyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/home-garden-at-night-illuminated-by-globe-shaped-royalty-free-image/1171092483"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AHatmaker</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lights-on-lawn.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stepping stones are a beautiful, inexpensive accent feature to create a unique pathway to your great outdoor escape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/backyard-of-the-mansion-with-a-flowerbed-and-a-lawn-royalty-free-image/1157221573"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bespalyi</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tiles-on-walkway.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create a water feature for dramatic touch. Enjoy the calming sound of nature with a built-in waterfall or stream for ultimate tranquility.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/back-yard-fish-pond-royalty-free-image/115027197"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Imaeegaml </span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/POND.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bring joy and brightness to your garden with beautiful flowers to set the mood. Surround yourself with lush plant life for a perfect outdoor retreat.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/woman-pruning-roses-in-the-backyard-garden-royalty-free-image/1153918298"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kerkez</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Flowers-in-the-yard.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bring touches of home to your backyard with lights, candles and a tablecloth. With an outdoor dining area like this, who needs a dining room?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/summer-evenig-terrace-with-candles-wine-and-lights-royalty-free-image/1135183699"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jakub Mazur</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/restraunt-feel.jpg)
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![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You don’t have to miss your summer vacation just because you’re stuck at home. Pitch a tent in the backyard for the kids to enjoy the full camping experience!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/children-camping-in-a-tent-in-the-backyard-royalty-free-image/153661913?adppopup=true"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RonTech2000</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/kids-camping-1880x1251.jpg)
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![Wooden rocking chairs in a cottage garden porch setting on wooden floor in vintage Thai botanical garden, with traditional Thai old water jar decoration.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Natural-stone-pots-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to fire up the grill? Set aside a space for your “outdoor kitchen” away from where kids and pets play. Weather permitting, enjoy cooking up some </span><a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g3429/weeknight-dinners-on-the-grill/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">easy meals</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for the whole family to enjoy. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/flames-in-a-barbecue-royalty-free-image/150536606?adppopup=true"><span style="font-weight: 400;">VeraLubimova</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BBQ-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A simple table and chairs is all you need to enjoy a meal outdoors that rivals that restaurant patio experience. Colorful umbrellas can be added to your table or for extra shade and a pop of color to your backyard set up. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/canadian-house-in-beaconsfield-island-of-montreal-royalty-free-image/1163436766"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anatoli Igolkin</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tables-BBQ-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level up with an outdoor fabric couch, chairs, pillows, and blankets to relax outside in total comfort!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">G</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/real-photo-of-an-armchair-pouf-as-a-table-and-royalty-free-image/1143981417"><span style="font-weight: 400;">KatarzynaBialasiewicz</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Couches-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brighten up your backyard nights with lights along the </span><a href="https://www.longfence.com/residential/fence"><span style="font-weight: 400;">fence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and in your garden. A contrast between dark and light and will give your outdoor oasis a classic feel. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">tyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/home-garden-at-night-illuminated-by-globe-shaped-royalty-free-image/1171092483"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AHatmaker</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lights-on-lawn-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stepping stones are a beautiful, inexpensive accent feature to create a unique pathway to your great outdoor escape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/backyard-of-the-mansion-with-a-flowerbed-and-a-lawn-royalty-free-image/1157221573"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bespalyi</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tiles-on-walkway-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create a water feature for dramatic touch. Enjoy the calming sound of nature with a built-in waterfall or stream for ultimate tranquility.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/back-yard-fish-pond-royalty-free-image/115027197"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Imaeegaml </span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/POND-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bring joy and brightness to your garden with beautiful flowers to set the mood. Surround yourself with lush plant life for a perfect outdoor retreat.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/woman-pruning-roses-in-the-backyard-garden-royalty-free-image/1153918298"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kerkez</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Flowers-in-the-yard-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bring touches of home to your backyard with lights, candles and a tablecloth. With an outdoor dining area like this, who needs a dining room?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/summer-evenig-terrace-with-candles-wine-and-lights-royalty-free-image/1135183699"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jakub Mazur</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/restraunt-feel-260x174.jpg)
![<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You don’t have to miss your summer vacation just because you’re stuck at home. Pitch a tent in the backyard for the kids to enjoy the full camping experience!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo Credit: </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">GettyImages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/children-camping-in-a-tent-in-the-backyard-royalty-free-image/153661913?adppopup=true"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RonTech2000</span></a></p>](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/kids-camping-260x174.jpg)