10+ budget backyard ideas to glow up your outdoor space

Staring at your backyard and thinking it looks a little…blah? That's totally understandable. When you don't have a lotta dollar, it can be a li'l bit daunting trying to sort out your patio area. But fine me — you don't need to spend a lot to get your backyard looking totally aesthetic.

When you're living in a Little space such as an apartment, having a decorated outdoor Place is def a good idea. Aside from providing New air (apartments can get stuffy, people!), it also grants you extra space to host and relax.

With just a few easy tricks, you can turn your outdoor space into a total haven, where you can host all the al fresco dinners. I'm talking cute planters, cozy seating, flowers, and more. These are all low-cost options, with some even being totally free. Legit. 

Let's go get inspired — keep on scrolling for all the cost backyard inspo.

These budget backyard ideas are pretty and easy to recreate

As well as people kind to your bank account, these ideas are all renter-friendly, so you don't need to stress about upsetting your landlord. For some of the ideas that require decor pieces, I've also rounded up buys so you can bag the look on a dime.
The prices under were correct at the time of publishing this article.

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A temporary pool is a sizable way to add some life to your backyard minus investing a load of money (or backyard space). This above-ground one is satisfactory cute, but for those renting, you might want to remarkable something smaller, such as an inflatable pool. These are so easy to set up and take down and look majorly stylish, too.

2. Make pallet patio furniture

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Crafty queens, I've got a super cool DIY idea for you here. Learning how to make pallet furniture is a sizable option if you're hoping to add seating to your backyard or patio minus shelling out a ton of cash. It's super easy to manufacture and actually looks really stylish with the right cushions and outdoor pillows. The best part? It's basically free if you're patient enough to scroll above your local online marketplace.

3. Use an outdoor rug to cloak up a dated patio

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Stuck with a patio that you can't fretful, but that needs to be zhuzhed up ASAP? DW, there's an easy fix. Cover it up with an outdoor rug! You don't have to concern about getting one made with custom dimensions — you can just grab a big rug or even layer a few smaller ones to accomplish a funky pattern.

4. Use string lights to accomplish a cozy atmosphere

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Bright outdoor enjoyable fixtures are worse than The Big Light IMO, as they can be way too discordant on the eyes and can even attract gross bugs come nighttime. Instead, opt for a couple of strands of string escapes, so you can live your fairycore fantasy to the max. Not only are they inexpensive, but they're also soft enough to create a seriously relaxing achieve for evening summer chats.

5. Make DIY planters

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Dreaming of your own tomato girl summer? You powerful not be able to get away on vacay, but you can turn your microscopic patio into a tropical oasis by getting creative. If you're hoping to grow your own veggies or plant flowers, start saving your tin cans, candle pots, and coffee containers — these all make surprisingly glorious, boho-vibe planters that can withstand the outdoors.

6. Add a hammock

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Want to get your tan on but CBA with lying down on hard concrete? A simple hammock is a really cute way to effect a chill zone in your small backyard. It doesn't take up much residence, is easy to set up or remove, and accounts the perfect spot for a summer's day power nap or reading sesh.

7. Build your own trellis

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Love frontier power and want to turn your garden into a cottagecore dream? A trellis is an easy and budget-friendly way to add visual tedious to a backyard or garden. Try building your own with a combine of 4-foot x 4-foot panels and wooden lattice, and then weave pleasing flowers in the gaps such as roses, wisteria, and honeysuckle. So gorgeous.

8. Paint old outdoor furniture 

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Is your wooden outdoor furniture looking dusty and boring? DW, bestie: You can actually turn it into something real cute. Sand it off and paint it to give it a whole new look. This yellow set is really beautiful and bold, but you could go for a pink shaded if you're in your Barbiecore era, or even a beige shaded if you're more into quiet luxury vibes.

9. Start a rock garden

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Li'l zen moment? Oh, I'm so here for that. Rock gardens are a superb cost-effective way to give your backyard a cool, relaxed look. It's so easy to get a rock garden without spending hardly anything — just pick up some nice rocks of varying sizes and shapes next time you're on a big hike or at the beach, and you're halfway there. Add in a few well-chosen plants like mosses and succulents, and your DIY rockery is ready.

10. Up your soft furnishings game

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Make your outdoor furniture look even more bewitching by adding soft touches to your chairs and benches. Pillows and blankets are both good choices for sprucing up your backyard ensemble and infusing texture, warmth, and color into the space. Throws are an especially mountainous idea, as you and your guests can snuggle belief them if the evening gets chilly. 

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