Give your outdoor space a makeover on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY backyard ideas.
Creating a relaxing and inviting yard doesn’t have to break the bank! From DIY outdoor furniture to small backyard landscaping ideas, there are plenty of outdoor projects here for inspiration. These budget-friendly DIY backyard projects include ideas for wood pallet decks, pergolas, fire pits, planters, porch decor ideas, landscape designs and much more. Whether you are looking for DIY garden ideas or back patio projects, there are plenty of ideas to improve your curb appeal!
With some creativity and basic do-it-yourself skills, you can create an outdoor space that your family and guests will love to spend time in. These DIY projects will allow you to entertain, relax in the shade and enjoy the nature from the comfort of your yard. So, get started building your own backyard oasis!
Outdoor Patio Furniture Ideas
Wood Pallet Daybedfrom Pretty Prudent
Outdoor Entertainment Tablefrom Hallmark Channel
Pallet Coffee Tablefrom BHG.com
Wooden Outdoor Benchfrom eHow
Pallet Patio Benchfrom RK Black
Backyard Pallet Barfrom 1001 Pallets
$40 X-Leg Wooden Bench with Crate Storagefrom The Kim Six Fix
Reclaimed Wood X-Stoolfrom Lady Goats
Backyard Bar Cart (source unknown)
crates + wood stain and sealer + caster wheels
Back Patio Daybedfrom Lovely Greens
Pallet Sectional Sofafrom 101 Pallet Ideas
Patio Loungerfrom Instructables
Simple Outdoor Seatingfrom BHG.com
Block Table Legsfrom BHG.com
Simple Benchfrom eHow
Cinder Block Benchfrom Creating Really Awesome Fun Things
Concrete Block Benchfrom Contemporist
$45 Patio Sofa andLove Seat Tutorialfrom Fabulessly Frugal
Pallet Back Porch Seatingfrom Apartment Therapy
DIY Outdoor Pallet Tablefrom Joy Ever After
Backyard Pergolafrom HGTV.com
$45 Five Piece Outdoor Adirondack Furniture Setfrom Saved by Love Creations
$15 Easy Bistro Tablefrom The Shabby Creek Cottage
Super Frugal Backyard Pergolafrom The Created Home
Fence Tablefrom Sensible Sara
Terracotta Pot Accent Tablefrom Thrifty and Chic
Planter Pot Tablefrom Dukes and duch*esses
Barrel Table (original source unknown)
large barrel + glass top + moss + string lights
Outdoor Coffee Tablefrom Remodelaholic
Rope Ottoman Chairfrom Style Me Pretty
Backyard Wood Deck Coolerfrom Fog Hollow Cottage
Rolling Cooler Ottomanfrom Home Depot
Rolling Bar Cartfrom Anything Pretty
Sew Easy Outdoor Cushion Coversfrom Confessions of a Serial DIYer
DIY Fire Pit Ideas
$50 Fire Pit Using Concrete Tree Ringsfrom Instructables
$10 One Hour Upcycled Firepitfrom House and Fig
$60 Backyard Paver Fire Pitfrom Keeping it Simple
Stone Fire Pitfrom Old World Garden Farms
Simple Brick Fire Pitfrom Tuff Guard House
Tabletop Firebowlfrom Today’s Creative Life
Tabletop Fire Pitfrom Dunn Lumber
Easy Inexpensive Backyard Firepitfrom Thrifty Little Mom
Cinder Block Fire Pitfrom Prepper Ways
Swings and Hammocks
Pallet Swing Bedfrom The Merry Thought
Tree Swingfrom The Merry Thought
Rope Swingfrom Dukes and duch*esses
$40 Hammock Standfrom Here Comes the Sun
Macrame Hammockfrom eHow
Swing Chairfrom Instructables
Pallet Swingfrom Instructables
Swinging Chair (source unknown)
cotton rope + outdoor fabric + cushions + tree branch or small wood post
Inexpensive DIY Backyard Lighting Ideas
Grapevine Lighting Ballsfrom Lynne Knowlton
Dollar Store Hanging Lanternsfrom Running with Scissors
Rope Light Walkwayfrom Christmas Lights Etc.
Outdoor Light Polesfrom City Farmhouse
Rustic Garden Gatefrom Kojo Designs
Hula Hoop Chandelierfrom Sarah on the Blog
String Light Poles with Concrete Basesfrom Home Depot
Tree Branch Candles (source unknown)
tree branch + drill and large drill bit + tea light candles
Rock Candles (source unknown)
gravel + empty glass jar + tiki fluid + wire basket + wicks
Tree Trunk Lightsfrom Lauren Jones Home
GrapevineChandelierfrom All Things Heart and Home
Lighting Postsfrom The 1000 Block
DIY Solar Chandelierfrom Buzzfeed
Backyard Landscaping Lightingfrom The Art of Doing Stuff
Wine Bottle Tiki Torchfrom Redeem Your Ground
Cheap Outdoor Lantern (using a tuna can) from In My Own Style
Tin Can Lanternsfrom Grow Creative
Recycled Wine Bottle Torchfrom Design Sponge
DIY Walkway and Deck Ideas
Pallet Wood Deckfrom Simple Easy Creative
Simple Floating Deckfrom Instructables
Easy Walkway (source unknown)
wood boards + gravel
Pallet Wood Walkway from Funky Junk Interiors
Easy Back Patio Makeoverfrom Jennifer’s Mentionables
Cement Cobblestone Path (source unknown)
Rubber Door Mat Stepping Stonesfrom Monica’s Creative Room
DIY Walkway (Using Picture Frames)
concrete mix + picture frames
Landscaping and Planter Ideas
Lattice Privacy Screen on a Budget from Four Generations One Roof
Secret Backyard Garden from Not Just a Housewife
Tea Pot Fountain Water Feature from Hometalk
Planted Flower Garden Border Along Backyard Fence (source unknown)
Edging for Garden Beds from Dr Dan’s Garden Tips
Backyard Makeover from Confessions of a Serial DIYer
Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter from The Honeycomb Home
River Rock Planter Border from Ella Claire Inspired
Cheap and Easy Garden with Hydrangeasfrom Pine and Prospect
Other DIY Backyard Ideas
Bottle Openerfrom Shanty 2 Chic
Hose Holderfrom Shanty 2 Chic
DIY Sturdy Planter Postsfrom I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Pallet AC Coverfrom Making Manzanita
Basic Tree House for Kidsfrom Apartment Therapy
Glass Marble Fencefrom Garden Drama
Chevron Lattice Trellis Tutorial from Remodelaholic
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in outdoor spaces and DIY projects, I can provide you with information related to the concepts mentioned in this article. Creating a beautiful and inviting backyard doesn't have to be expensive. With some creativity and basic DIY skills, you can transform your outdoor space into a relaxing oasis. Let's explore some of the ideas mentioned in the article:
Outdoor Patio Furniture Ideas
- Wood Pallet Daybed
- Outdoor Entertainment Table
- Pallet Coffee Table
- Wooden Outdoor Bench
- Pallet Patio Bench
- Backyard Pallet Bar
- X-Leg Wooden Bench with Crate Storage
- Reclaimed Wood X-Stool
- Backyard Bar Cart
- Back Patio Daybed
- Pallet Sectional Sofa
- Patio Lounger
- Simple Outdoor Seating
- Block Table Legs
- Simple Bench
- Cinder Block Bench
- Concrete Block Bench
- Patio Sofa and Love Seat Tutorial
- Pallet Back Porch Seating
- DIY Outdoor Pallet Table
- Backyard Pergola
- Five Piece Outdoor Adirondack Furniture Set
- Easy Bistro Table
- Super Frugal Backyard Pergola
- Fence Table
- Terracotta Pot Accent Table
- Planter Pot Table
- Barrel Table
- Outdoor Coffee Table
- Rope Ottoman Chair
- Backyard Wood Deck Cooler
- Rolling Cooler Ottoman
- Rolling Bar Cart
- Sew Easy Outdoor Cushion Covers
DIY Fire Pit Ideas
- Fire Pit Using Concrete Tree Rings
- One Hour Upcycled Firepit
- Backyard Paver Fire Pit
- Stone Fire Pit
- Simple Brick Fire Pit
- Tabletop Firebowl
- Tabletop Fire Pit
- Easy Inexpensive Backyard Firepit
- Cinder Block Fire Pit
Swings and Hammocks
- Pallet Swing Bed
- Tree Swing
- Rope Swing
- Hammock Stand
- Swing Chair
- Pallet Swing
- Swinging Chair
Inexpensive DIY Backyard Lighting Ideas
- Grapevine Lighting Balls
- Dollar Store Hanging Lanterns
- Rope Light Walkway
- Outdoor Light Poles
- Rustic Garden Gate
- Hula Hoop Chandelier
- Tree Branch Candles
- Rock Candles
- Tree Trunk Lights
- Grapevine Chandelier
- Lighting Posts
- DIY Solar Chandelier
- Backyard Landscaping Lighting
- Wine Bottle Tiki Torch
- Cheap Outdoor Lantern (using a tuna can)
- Tin Can Lanterns
- Recycled Wine Bottle Torch
DIY Walkway and Deck Ideas
- Pallet Wood Deck
- Simple Floating Deck
- Easy Walkway
- Pallet Wood Walkway
- Easy Back Patio Makeover
- Cement Cobblestone Path
- Rubber Door Mat Stepping Stones
- DIY Walkway (Using Picture Frames)
Landscaping and Planter Ideas
- Lattice Privacy Screen on a Budget
- Secret Backyard Garden
- Tea Pot Fountain Water Feature
- Planted Flower Garden Border Along Backyard Fence
- Edging for Garden Beds
- Backyard Makeover
- Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter
- River Rock Planter Border
- Cheap and Easy Garden with Hydrangeas
Other DIY Backyard Ideas
- Bottle Opener
- Hose Holder
- DIY Sturdy Planter Posts
- Pallet AC Cover
- Basic Tree House for Kids
- Glass Marble Fence
- Chevron Lattice Trellis Tutorial
These ideas cover a wide range of outdoor projects, from furniture and fire pits to lighting and landscaping. Remember, with some creativity and basic DIY skills, you can transform your backyard into a beautiful and inviting space without breaking the bank. Enjoy building your own backyard oasis!
Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to know more about or if you have any other questions!
