Summer's backyard essentials – Umbrella, Furniture, Lights, etc.
- Pollocks Home Hardware sells all of these products

Let's get the backyard ready…

Summer has arrived and so have fun times in your backyard. No matter if it is huge or small, having a backyard is always great! Nothing tops hanging out with friends and family on a hot summer day in the cool of a backyard. Be wise and make sure your backyard is designed to match your lifestyle and of course decorated to inspire you and your family. To convert your backyard into a relaxing space all you need are the basics like a comfy chair, a table and an umbrella. Whether you’re a foodie, reader or gardener, a fresh and new lifestyle for your backyard can easily be achieved with all of these basics from your nearest Home Hardware Store.

 

Comfy chairs

If you’re planning on spending quality time in your backyard sitting, relaxing and enjoying life, then the first thing you’ll need is a comfortable chair and the color you pick will certainly set the stage and mood. Darker colored and wooden chairs offer a more grounded and aesthetic feel while white chairs can be more soothing, light reflective and perfect for sunny days. If you're a lover of colour, then there is no shortage of colourful chairs and especially cushions to choose from so you can stamp your own personal style. For those of us who enjoy being close to the ground, then bean bags and coloured tires are a couple of cool options that will make a statement and can easily be mixed in amongst your backyard chairs.

 

A sturdy table

What’s a chair without a table for your freshly prepared chilled glass of juice, beer, and scrumptious snacks? There is no shortage of different table types to choose from;  wooden to aluminium to foldable tables. The most important consideration however is to make sure they are sturdy because you don’t want anything to spill or break, especially on cement or hard surfaced patios. A lot of effort can go into looking for a table that matches your existing chairs, therefore an easier design approach might be to purchase a complete outdoor table and chair set. Visit your nearby furniture or hardware store for lots to choose from.

 

The unique umbrella

After setting up the chairs and table, you’ll need a nice big umbrella to avoid getting over-exposed to sun rays.  A big table umbrella will protect your skin from harmful UV rays that damage skin cells. Umbrellas are available in various sizes, shapes, and beautiful colours and can be a focal point for a monochrome or vibrant color theme in your backyard.  Source help from a local barbeque set-up service to help you with assembling your barbecue, too!

 

A refreshment touch

The next essential backyard item which you will need is the perfect ice bucket so that your drinks remain cool and fresh. These days,  ice buckets are made of  steel, wooden, or plastic and available at a barbeque store near you.

 

A stylish trolly

A stylish serving cart or food trolly elevates any backyard summer party and is definitely a must if you have a pool in your backyard. Serving carts are available in numerous stylish designs, but you will need to choose one that suits your backyard setup. Keep in mind that trollies also work well as an outdoor sideboard from which to serve sizzling food and snacks to your guests.

 

Lights to mood up!

Fairy lights, lanterns, lamps, colourful lighting, use any one or mix and match according to your mood. Your backyard will become a whole new magical world in the dark and your lights will set the mood and memories. Check your space, colour theme, and style and then choose your lights accordingly.

 

Top up the game with a rug!

Don’t just makeover your backyard, rugnnovate  with rugs and mats that define your personality! They are under our feet but catch our eyes. Rugs do change the entire mood of your set-up. The various design patterns, colours, sizes, shapes and textures are all important factors when selecting that one-of-a-kind statement rug for your backyard.

 

Greens add life!

If your new to your backyard and have not been gardening, then you are going to need potted plants. No backyard is complete without plants. If you are just starting out consider big, green leafy plants and potted flowering plants that you just may be able to repurpose indoors at the end of the season. Make sure the pots you choose have good drainage and that they are properly sized for the plant,  not too large or too small, but with sufficient room for the plant to grow, especially if you plan to move them indoors!

That’s it for our suggestions on essentials for your backyard makeover. Purchase your backyard essentials from the best barbeque stores in Toronto or any barbeque store near you.  There is no right or wrong approach to picking your essentials, it's your backyard so follow your instincts and design a backyard lifestyle that lets you make memories that will last a lifetime. It's summer, relax and make it a point to take time to enjoy all the beauty that summer has to offer especially in your backyard oasis.

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