I have so many backyard projects on the board: 1) Garden path 2) New tree swing 3) Conversation area … the list goes on and on because design is never done! 😅 Which items from this video top your list of to-do’s?
Conversation area probably. Just got offer accepted on a 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 level home. All yard in front handled by HOA, but I have a very small fenced in area in the back with patio. Wondering what could go there 🤔
I am working on a conversation area in the front(I have a patio in the back and a raised deck already)as I wanted to utilize some private space in the front that is shaded by our big Princeton Maple. I ripped out some ugly old bushes and we are working on leveling it, etc...
My grass yard slopes down to woods, and I would love to add mulched tiers - with maybe a rain garden - with plants with year round color that attract pollinators, and not need to mow the lawn on the slope.
I would love to see your DIY garden path project! I’m looking for inspiration to design a path around our garage to the back deck. It’s currently half grass and half overgrown jungle:)
Hello from Lima, the largest city on a desert after Cairo. I painted my garden walls sky blue and It gives me the feeling I just travelled to the caribbean.
This vid shows the creative and practical suggestions offer a perfect balance between beauty and affordability, making it accessible for a wide range of budgets.
One of my faves Julie. I've been confused about my backyard for years now. After looking at this video, I have a guide as to what I could include and how to include it. I'm going to sketch out something on paper and see how I can make it come to fruition. Also congrats on the baby. Love you
I always sketch my spaces out and look at it every day to determine what stays and what goes! Putting pen to paper adds the pressure we need to make a decision RS 🙌🏻
For my future home I will want to have everything around the house: patio, outdoor kitchen, pink forest, flower garden, green house, playground, swimming pool and a real pet house with rooms, lighting, heating and cage rooms.
I love the xeriscapes with the paths that you showed beautiful! And always interested in your outside designs and plants uses. Inside and out! Thank you for sharing!
Loved the conversation area. I recently redid my roof and ended up with a covered back patio, just outside my kitchen door and it's a 100% blank canvas. I'm looking forward to finishing my indoor reno then making the outside just as amazing!!
@@sylviaskinner6849 If it is in your budget you should. I ended up making a seating area, a herb garden and got some pet chickens. I can read in the shade, do a little gardening or watch the chicks' antics. It's tons of fun and I use the space all the time!
Thank you Julie, some lovely ideas. I have a large red brick paved patio with a cube table & chairs, a bit boring and flat so I might try orange cushions, a big rug and some big plants for a change.
Burnt orange is actually the only non-neutral pop of color my HOA will allow. I think accent pillows like that would look great on beige or gray cushions. Of steel, wicker or wood framed lounge seating, which would be easiest to maintain? I sat in a West Elm Porto chair and it's very comfortable, but the care instructions scare me a bit.
Depends on the climate you’re dealing with- all three work beautifully in Southern CA, but if you’re in a seaside locale- the salt air degrades all three. Lots to consider, so definitely do your research. I’m partial to wood myself, I love natural materials that add warmth to the outdoor space
Julie just like all your videos I love this one as well. Great ideas on a budget which most of us are at the present time. Thank you for bringing beauty into our lifes.❤
Great video Julie! I have a small yard myself. The outdoor spaces is something I have been working on for several years... Baby steps. After saving money for it... We added a raised deck with a cover. We have an outdoor electrical outlet we installed next to the deck so I asked for a string of outdoor light last Christmas... I hung them and it really looks nice! I searched far and wide for thick cushioned comfortable chairs with a high back. I finally found some through Lowes's and I swear they are so comfortable and even work for short people like me(and the cushions don't seem to fade much).. I got four of them(they come in sets of two and deliver right to your house) and 3 end tables and got a water fountain to put in the corner with flowers around it. Then. I placed several planters with flowers around it and a couple on the tables. I picked up a gas grill with folding sides that tucks neatly in the corner of the deck(ready to pull out and use) and tada! I have an outdoor oasis and conversation area. It is on the west side of the house so you can watch the sunsets... I also have a back patio that we put a hot tub on that has two tables with some seating around it. This is on the side of the house that gets the afternoon shade and is very private. An outdoor light is there that lights up the area at night. The people that originally built this 1965 rancher put outdoor electrical outlets and lamp posts with lights all around the house. We still added a couple ourselves. We also added a backyard lamp post out in the yard near the deck. It helps light up the deck at night too... We also use solar lights for pathways... They are inexpensive and you can place them around stairs, walkways, etc. In the front we are working on another seating area that is buffered from the street by a large Princeton gold maple for shade. It has an electrical outlet next to it so I think I will add another water fountain. This one I am trying to design for... The ideas you gave me I think will work. I am just stuck on using metal benches and chairs or plastic? Cushions or no cushions? We get harsh weather so I am trying to find something that will hold up to the weather... I am putting down screening and either using pebble stones or 3/4 inch crushed rock with pavers (natural rock or concrete pavers)... Still not sure... With the hot tub patio I used folding chairs that I can pick up and put away when the weather gets bad... And I throw covers on the two tables. I purchased canvas outdoor covers for my furniture on the deck for the Winter weather we get here...
@@youbetcha108 Yes. It is. Most of our remodeling has taken place in the last 7 or 8 years. We had to wait until we finished paying for five years of of college for our son and finished paying for our house and boosted our supplemental retirement investments... So now we have been having fun fixing up the house and traveling of course... So you can do it over time. A big tip... Start learning how to do remodeling... Unless you can pay for a contractor. Saves you a bunch... As long as you follow local city codes and get city permits.. II keep saying we are done, but I keep finding projects. I have said I am not building another retaining wall though. I have done 2 now. One 70 ft. Long At 4 ft. High(raising the ground level and installed a vynl fence) and another with a gradual slope at 60 ft long with heights of 1 ft. To 3 ft to 1 ft. That is just the outside. The inside we refinished our basement ourselves and added 2 bedrooms and a bathroom... Just some of our projects...I am getting too old to do this... But when you can't afford contractors let alone even find one who will do your small projects... Well you are on your own... Ha, ha.... 🤣🤣🤣
@@youbetcha108 You would be suprised at what you can do... We waited years before we could afford to do it. The kids come first of course. But now that it is done I have my very own art room for the first time(with a big egress window facing South and I get alot of light) and my husband has his own office and it is also a spare bedroom. And we have a third bathroom in the basement. I use the downstairs bathroom for myself as I designed it with a beachy zen vibe with restful beach foam blue colors and ocean side theme. I designed it to be very efficient with a nice clear glass curved door/corner shower to save space so I could have room for a linen cabinet and a bamboo bench outside the shower to sit on. I still managed a toilet and sink and additional storage cabinet next to the sink. The bathroom is only 6 x 8, but it has everything you would want in a bathroom. I also went with a higher end cabinet with a higher end faucet and nice decor/nice glass tile backsplash. The flooring is in a weathered wood look vynl to go with the beach theme. And I even installed a robe hook just outside the shower door... Added some nice soft plush bath mats and some art pieces and it is my little retreat. My artroom I designed to hold my easel, desk, bookcase, space for a cabinet(that I refurbished) that has heavy duty pull out drawers that are extra wide and deep with heavy duty hardware. It works perfect to hold my canvases, board, supplies... A small room(13 x8), but works for me and can still be used for a bedroom down the road as I framed in and installed a closet(I put in a door too) that I store larger canvases in and supplies in. I just installed a standard clothes rod and shelf in it. But what I did that was unusual was I build removable wall panels as the bathroom was next door. So if you ever needed to work on the plumbing you just lift up and slide out the panels to access the plumbing. When the panels are back in place they look like the other walls other than a slight seam that you can't see unless you get up close. My idea. So you don't have to tear out walls for repairing plumbing and then have to pay someone to fix it. 😉
Great Video Julie, We use a small propane firepit on the Boat, the aft cockpit is the perfect conversation area, 1/20th the size of a backyard but still works. At home we have a pond with a recirculating pump for the water feature sounds.
Hi Julie You look great. I love your suggestions and I did purchase a water feature from Amazon on prime day. But you will be filling up your outdoor space with lots of fun things for the girls. Playhouse, swings, inflatable swimming pool, Elmo sprinkler thingie, child sized table and chairs, small raised beds to let the girls garden. I remember all that. Luckily you will not be keeping any of it for very long. Except I kept the sturdy swing set which is still used. You only need a small fire feature for the family to have a s’more night!! Fun times ahead for you! Funny I brought orange in my home. Paint, pillows blankets. My floors are reddish orange so I just went with it to blend. I’m so glad warm colors came back! Stay pretty! 🤗🤗🥰
Yes!!! Just what I need. In true Julie fashion.....awesome ideas, great inspiration, and quality content! I really enjoy your videos. This one is perfectly timed for me because I'm working on improving my outdoor space. Keep it up & keep them coming! You're awesome!!!!!!!!
Julie can we get an update on your backyard turf you installed 3 years ago. I'm trying to finalize my turf plans and want to see how yours is holding up. Thank you!
It’s still gorgeous Penny!! No regrets! Actually thinking of doing another small area in my backyard as well, this was for my courtyard. I’ll post an update in the community page soon. The people NEED to know!! 🤗
Thanks for this video! Makes it really clear what to think about. Currently planning out our backyard and I love that I now have a simple list of what to keep in mind.
Great video, would you have any recommendations for those with tiny backyards. Is there an online planner suggestions on how to manage space to see ideas to see if they work?
What great input on yards! We have bats in the neighborhood 🦇and I tend to avoid being out when they swoop around (therefore no strings of lights and evenings out). I think orange accents 🧡and a water feature ⛲️are things I will add!
Julie, how about creating a wellness outdoor oasis like for example an infrared light cabin or whirlpool, chairs etc? This would make an amazing video....especially for Toddler - Moms with a backyard garden who need a zone relax (like me) :))
Julie, it's always a pleasure to learn decorating tips from. For my outdoor, I wanted to put a rug in the sitting area and in the eating area. Would you recommend that I use the same rug for both spaces? Thanks!
Are you able to share the link to the water feature in the video for purchase? You use to have a link to the water feature but it looks like it was removed.
Excellent video, Julie! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for , and especially on Prime Day, I can take full advantage of renovating my backyard. My backyard is pretty much a concrete, patio enclosed space that needs some TLC. Any tips or suggestions about what I can do about the floors? I have areas rugs and some conversation areas, but now am wondering about the concrete itself. Thanks!
I have the same- plain old boring concrete. I added an area rug to mine for now. But I can also see stamping it or stenciling with a cool design when I find what I like Michael 👍🏻
Julie I meant to ask you about mosquitoes what do you do with your outside areas during the summer. I get bit from head to toe. I’ve got the mosquito zappers along with fans that are high and low, they still get me. Do you have any magic suggestions? Take care❤
I had a HUGE mosquito problem in our courtyard which is why I got rid of all the grass and installed turf instead. That may not be your solution but mosquito spray helps- I like Bifen (on Amazon) amzn.to/3nTlDDH
Thanks Julie for your styling ideas. Does Feng Shui also apply in a outdoor space? Also my bed in my room is in the coffin position and at the foot of the bed is a tall old fashioned wardrobe with a mirror door that faces the door. So will this reflect the negative energy out of the room.
I forgot to mention that directly outside my door there is toilet so I guess the mirror was to reflect that bad chi. Thank you Julie loving your advice in all your videos. 😃
I'm pretty much in an opposite situation than you. My yard is 3.3 acres, house tops a hill, long driveway curves around into garages on back/lower side of house..the only flat area is where cars park.🙄 However the area in front is large & more wide & level. 1 lg oak tree out front us where I hope to place a simple seating bench & shad loving plants around gravel/flagstone(?) area. Challenging to have privacy from street. Plan seating on house side (E) of tree. But first must rebuild wrap around deck...doing it in order is frustrating but necessary. 😉
Wow 3.3 acres! 🤩 I bought my house because of this huge tree in the middle of the courtyard. It’s the perfect shady escape! Let me know how you handle the privacy issue! Would love some ideas for the viewers 👍🏻☺️
Currently renovating for an Airbnb. You should make a video focused on short term rental decorating. Plus I bet putting “Airbnb” in the title would get you a ton of views…
Julie you look radiant! This was the most perfect video for me along with how to shop using Pinterest. I was trying to buy a seating set for our patio but was getting so frustrated looking on-line. I’m an in person shopper but couldn’t’t find anything since I live in a rural community. I live amongst farming land so need something made of metal that can easily be hosed down. After 3 weeks of looking, I was going to give up. Now, I have a new method to try! 😊. Does the directions for the iPhone work as well on a iPad? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hi Julie! You look great! Congratulations on the baby! Can you make a video on a Tropical backyard please. A tropical Hawaiian backyard. It that redundant?😂
I had to laugh about the reminder from your husband about been a mom to a toddler and new born cuz that was me three months ago when we bought our house and I was gonna remove all the carpet and do the faux wood floors... lol. Our house looks amazing cuz hubby is more realistic 😍
I am trying to create an outdoor storage under the staircase that’s outdoor leading from my apartment terrace to another terrace above my apartment. Part of the storage will be inside my home and part of it will be outside on the terrace. Wondering about how to make it waterproof, aesthetic and functional. What I will be storing under: 1️⃣shoes on a pull out vertical storage, linen, luggage....this will be facing inside the apartment under the tallest part of the staircase. 2️⃣my art studio will be part inside and part outdoors...this will be high to mid section of the staircase. 3️⃣washer dryer..this will be in the middle to Low section. The entire staircase will be outside on the terrace open to rain. It will be against a wall on one side as I am planning to curve it along the wall but away from the lounge area that I am creating on the terrace which will be a covered area using glass, metal and wood as per the restrictions. The staircase will be curling away from this covered area and the lower end landing onto a sitout from which the last 5 steps will end up onto my terrace garden. The little patio will be a romantic sitout ( you sit on pillows and have your cuppa). And of course no one will be able to see the storage doors as they will be covered with homemade artwork. All storage will be accessible from the new room but will also be accessible from the terrace. We are on the TOP floor of the building (8th and 9th floor).
This is really a contractor/ carpenter question based on the materials you’re working with and your specific site conditions. Teak is beautiful and works for indoor/ outdoor applications. I would slope the ceilings and line with a waterproof membrane. Consider your building’s materials to possibly mimic the look
I have so many backyard projects on the board: 1) Garden path
2) New tree swing
3) Conversation area … the list goes on and on because design is never done! 😅 Which items from this video top your list of to-do’s?
A hammock is on my to-do. And defs gonna inject orange in our yard
Conversation area probably. Just got offer accepted on a 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 level home. All yard in front handled by HOA, but I have a very small fenced in area in the back with patio. Wondering what could go there 🤔
I am working on a conversation area in the front(I have a patio in the back and a raised deck already)as I wanted to utilize some private space in the front that is shaded by our big Princeton Maple. I ripped out some ugly old bushes and we are working on leveling it, etc...
My grass yard slopes down to woods, and I would love to add mulched tiers - with maybe a rain garden - with plants with year round color that attract pollinators, and not need to mow the lawn on the slope.
I would love to see your DIY garden path project! I’m looking for inspiration to design a path around our garage to the back deck. It’s currently half grass and half overgrown jungle:)
Hello from Lima, the largest city on a desert after Cairo. I painted my garden walls sky blue and It gives me the feeling I just travelled to the caribbean.
That’s brilliant Eddie! It also mimics the color of the sky and can create that endless illusion 😍
fabulous stuff j. and congrats on the baby.
Thank you for watching Constantine 🙏🏻☺️
Adding a water element to the page seems to catch my eye. Especially, the "water door(?)". Very unique. Fresh to see.
I love the sound of trickling water outdoors, so relaxing 😌
This vid shows the creative and practical suggestions offer a perfect balance between beauty and affordability, making it accessible for a wide range of budgets.
Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻💕
Thank you Julie for such great and practical ideas because I know you are busier now with your lovely new baby.
Thank you for watching Itzel! I will always make time for my UA-cam family! 💕
One of my faves Julie. I've been confused about my backyard for years now. After looking at this video, I have a guide as to what I could include and how to include it. I'm going to sketch out something on paper and see how I can make it come to fruition. Also congrats on the baby. Love you
I always sketch my spaces out and look at it every day to determine what stays and what goes! Putting pen to paper adds the pressure we need to make a decision RS 🙌🏻
For my future home I will want to have everything around the house: patio, outdoor kitchen, pink forest, flower garden, green house, playground, swimming pool and a real pet house with rooms, lighting, heating and cage rooms.
Yes yes YES!! I want what you described 😍
Those backyards look so calm and beautiful!
I love the xeriscapes with the paths that you showed beautiful! And always interested in your outside designs and plants uses. Inside and out! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching Becky Ann! 🙏🏻
Loved the conversation area. I recently redid my roof and ended up with a covered back patio, just outside my kitchen door and it's a 100% blank canvas. I'm looking forward to finishing my indoor reno then making the outside just as amazing!!
If you live with mosquitoes I encourage you to consider screening in your area. We (in Michigan) use our space 100% more with it screened in.
@@lovemesomeslippers Yes we have some ridiculous mosquitos in my backyard. I'd never considered a screened patio before thanks for the suggestion!😁
You’ve just added such usable square footage to your home Empress! Love it 🙌🏻
That’s my dream if I cover my small deck, it will cover the patio beneath that. Maybe I should bite the bullet
@@sylviaskinner6849 If it is in your budget you should. I ended up making a seating area, a herb garden and got some pet chickens. I can read in the shade, do a little gardening or watch the chicks' antics. It's tons of fun and I use the space all the time!
Thank you Julie, some lovely ideas. I have a large red brick paved patio with a cube table & chairs, a bit boring and flat so I might try orange cushions, a big rug and some big plants for a change.
Color will brighten it right up Joan! 🧡
Hi, Julie, would you consider a video explaining how to put together a mood board, especially how to know if the items work together or not?
I have one Mary, it’s called how to create a mood board, check it out in the Dream Space series ☺️
Love all your videos! Amazing photos and great pictures. The tips are awesome!
Thank you for watching Stella 🙏🏻☺️
Yes, garden path please!
Wow.. thanks for ideas, i love to have it more..
Burnt orange is actually the only non-neutral pop of color my HOA will allow. I think accent pillows like that would look great on beige or gray cushions.
Of steel, wicker or wood framed lounge seating, which would be easiest to maintain? I sat in a West Elm Porto chair and it's very comfortable, but the care instructions scare me a bit.
Depends on the climate you’re dealing with- all three work beautifully in Southern CA, but if you’re in a seaside locale- the salt air degrades all three. Lots to consider, so definitely do your research. I’m partial to wood myself, I love natural materials that add warmth to the outdoor space
TY for the tips!!!
I will implement the orange and the pathway to my garden. Also I'm adding striped curtains to my pergola yay!
Stripes just instantly make a room feel brighter Elizabeth 🙌🏻
I love your statement “it’s a swinging good time!” Lol
It just came out Kathy 😂
What a lovely video! So many good ideas! Thank you!
Thank you for watching Estrella 🙏🏻☺️
Beautiful!! Thank you for your amazing content as always. Love from Australia xx
Thank you so much for watching 🙏☺️
Hi Julie, thank you for the great ideas.
I will decorate my balcony and your tips are fabulous!!!🫶🏽
Thank you for watching Maria 🙏🏻☺️
Julie just like all your videos I love this one as well. Great ideas on a budget which most of us are at the present time. Thank you for bringing beauty into our lifes.❤
Thank you for watching Debbie! Prime time to prioritize our outdoor spaces! 👍🏻☺️
Hi Julie, I’m so glad I found your channel.
Thank you for watching Carrie! 🙏🏻☺️
Beautiful 😍 Thanks for sharing 👍 Very much appreciated 👍
Great video Julie! I have a small yard myself. The outdoor spaces is something I have been working on for several years... Baby steps. After saving money for it... We added a raised deck with a cover. We have an outdoor electrical outlet we installed next to the deck so I asked for a string of outdoor light last Christmas... I hung them and it really looks nice! I searched far and wide for thick cushioned comfortable chairs with a high back. I finally found some through Lowes's and I swear they are so comfortable and even work for short people like me(and the cushions don't seem to fade much).. I got four of them(they come in sets of two and deliver right to your house) and 3 end tables and got a water fountain to put in the corner with flowers around it. Then. I placed several planters with flowers around it and a couple on the tables. I picked up a gas grill with folding sides that tucks neatly in the corner of the deck(ready to pull out and use) and tada! I have an outdoor oasis and conversation area. It is on the west side of the house so you can watch the sunsets... I also have a back patio that we put a hot tub on that has two tables with some seating around it. This is on the side of the house that gets the afternoon shade and is very private. An outdoor light is there that lights up the area at night. The people that originally built this 1965 rancher put outdoor electrical outlets and lamp posts with lights all around the house. We still added a couple ourselves. We also added a backyard lamp post out in the yard near the deck. It helps light up the deck at night too... We also use solar lights for pathways... They are inexpensive and you can place them around stairs, walkways, etc. In the front we are working on another seating area that is buffered from the street by a large Princeton gold maple for shade. It has an electrical outlet next to it so I think I will add another water fountain. This one I am trying to design for... The ideas you gave me I think will work. I am just stuck on using metal benches and chairs or plastic? Cushions or no cushions? We get harsh weather so I am trying to find something that will hold up to the weather... I am putting down screening and either using pebble stones or 3/4 inch crushed rock with pavers (natural rock or concrete pavers)... Still not sure... With the hot tub patio I used folding chairs that I can pick up and put away when the weather gets bad... And I throw covers on the two tables. I purchased canvas outdoor covers for my furniture on the deck for the Winter weather we get here...
This sounds beautiful ! I hope you are enjoying it!
@@youbetcha108 Yes. It is. Most of our remodeling has taken place in the last 7 or 8 years. We had to wait until we finished paying for five years of of college for our son and finished paying for our house and boosted our supplemental retirement investments... So now we have been having fun fixing up the house and traveling of course... So you can do it over time. A big tip... Start learning how to do remodeling... Unless you can pay for a contractor. Saves you a bunch... As long as you follow local city codes and get city permits.. II keep saying we are done, but I keep finding projects. I have said I am not building another retaining wall though. I have done 2 now. One 70 ft. Long At 4 ft. High(raising the ground level and installed a vynl fence) and another with a gradual slope at 60 ft long with heights of 1 ft. To 3 ft to 1 ft. That is just the outside. The inside we refinished our basement ourselves and added 2 bedrooms and a bathroom... Just some of our projects...I am getting too old to do this... But when you can't afford contractors let alone even find one who will do your small projects... Well you are on your own... Ha, ha.... 🤣🤣🤣
@@ilikecontent2327 yes. I waited 17 years and hired contractors. I do not have any ability to do what you are doing.
@@youbetcha108 You would be suprised at what you can do... We waited years before we could afford to do it. The kids come first of course. But now that it is done I have my very own art room for the first time(with a big egress window facing South and I get alot of light) and my husband has his own office and it is also a spare bedroom. And we have a third bathroom in the basement. I use the downstairs bathroom for myself as I designed it with a beachy zen vibe with restful beach foam blue colors and ocean side theme. I designed it to be very efficient with a nice clear glass curved door/corner shower to save space so I could have room for a linen cabinet and a bamboo bench outside the shower to sit on. I still managed a toilet and sink and additional storage cabinet next to the sink. The bathroom is only 6 x 8, but it has everything you would want in a bathroom. I also went with a higher end cabinet with a higher end faucet and nice decor/nice glass tile backsplash. The flooring is in a weathered wood look vynl to go with the beach theme. And I even installed a robe hook just outside the shower door... Added some nice soft plush bath mats and some art pieces and it is my little retreat. My artroom I designed to hold my easel, desk, bookcase, space for a cabinet(that I refurbished) that has heavy duty pull out drawers that are extra wide and deep with heavy duty hardware. It works perfect to hold my canvases, board, supplies... A small room(13 x8), but works for me and can still be used for a bedroom down the road as I framed in and installed a closet(I put in a door too) that I store larger canvases in and supplies in. I just installed a standard clothes rod and shelf in it. But what I did that was unusual was I build removable wall panels as the bathroom was next door. So if you ever needed to work on the plumbing you just lift up and slide out the panels to access the plumbing. When the panels are back in place they look like the other walls other than a slight seam that you can't see unless you get up close. My idea. So you don't have to tear out walls for repairing plumbing and then have to pay someone to fix it. 😉
@@ilikecontent2327 I have a freestanding garage l want to make my retreat.
Julie thx for all the great ideas🖒
Thank you for watching Susanna 🙏🏻☺️
Great Video Julie, We use a small propane firepit on the Boat, the aft cockpit is the perfect conversation area, 1/20th the size of a backyard but still works. At home we have a pond with a recirculating pump for the water feature sounds.
You’ve hit all my points for the perfect outdoor escape Franklin 😍
Hi Julie
You look great. I love your suggestions and I did purchase a water feature from Amazon on prime day. But you will be filling up your outdoor space with lots of fun things for the girls. Playhouse, swings, inflatable swimming pool, Elmo sprinkler thingie, child sized table and chairs, small raised beds to let the girls garden. I remember all that. Luckily you will not be keeping any of it for very long. Except I kept the sturdy swing set which is still used. You only need a small fire feature for the family to have a s’more night!! Fun times ahead for you! Funny I brought orange in my home. Paint, pillows blankets. My floors are reddish orange so I just went with it to blend. I’m so glad warm colors came back! Stay pretty! 🤗🤗🥰
Aw I can see all this happening now Margaret 🥹 Looking forward to summers spent with the girls outdoors!
@@JulieKhuu 🤗🤗🤗🥰enjoy it Julie it goes so fast!
Your outdoor spaces were stunning and inviting. Thanks 💐
Thank you for watching Kusum 🙏🏻☺️
Yes!!! Just what I need. In true Julie fashion.....awesome ideas, great inspiration, and quality content! I really enjoy your videos. This one is perfectly timed for me because I'm working on improving my outdoor space. Keep it up & keep them coming! You're awesome!!!!!!!!
Aw thank you so much Tas! 🙏🏻☺️💕
Great ideas! We just built a deck with a spa and looking for different ideas to decorate the sitting area. Thank you and congratulations!✨
Ooh sounds fabulous Nancy 😍
Always get the smokeless fire pit! You're welcome!
Ooh thanks for the tip! 👍🏻
Loving your inspiration
You’re on a roll Tracey, I appreciate the support 🙏🏻☺️
Ohhhhh….I missed it. Congrats on the new baby! What have you been blessed with? Boy or girl? Love ALL your videos. Thank you!
Girl 💕
Julie can we get an update on your backyard turf you installed 3 years ago. I'm trying to finalize my turf plans and want to see how yours is holding up. Thank you!
It’s still gorgeous Penny!! No regrets! Actually thinking of doing another small area in my backyard as well, this was for my courtyard.
I’ll post an update in the community page soon. The people NEED to know!! 🤗
Great ideas to implement ,thanks
Thank you for watching Myra! 🙏🏻☺️
Thanks for this video! Makes it really clear what to think about. Currently planning out our backyard and I love that I now have a simple list of what to keep in mind.
I am using this same list for my outdoor space and prioritizing that walkway first 👍🏻☺️
Great video, would you have any recommendations for those with tiny backyards. Is there an online planner suggestions on how to manage space to see ideas to see if they work?
I do, check out the outdoor space episode in the small space series Thai!
@@JulieKhuu thankyou will have a look!
What great input on yards! We have bats in the neighborhood 🦇and I tend to avoid being out when they swoop around (therefore no strings of lights and evenings out). I think orange accents 🧡and a water feature ⛲️are things I will add!
Just check whether water feature will attract the bats as I’ve read they attract both birds and rodents. I’ve asked Julie in another comment!
Whoa!! I thought my lizards were a problem 😅
Why? They're not known for attacking people. You should be fine.
I’m trying to renovate my deck so this is perfect timing!
Let the outdoor designing begin Joy! 🙌🏻☺️
thank you much Your tips on decorating.
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Wonderful suggestions
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I like all the pics of rugs in patios but what about raised wooden decks?
You may still layer a rug on top of the deck Jackie 👍
So helpful!
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Julie, how about creating a wellness outdoor oasis like for example an infrared light cabin or whirlpool, chairs etc? This would make an amazing video....especially for Toddler - Moms with a backyard garden who need a zone relax (like me) :))
I love this idea Sabine, sounds like exactly what I need right about now with two active toddlers 🤪
Love the sweater though! Do you have a pattern? I crochet and would love to make it. ❤
It’s from Zara 🥰
Julie, it's always a pleasure to learn decorating tips from. For my outdoor, I wanted to put a rug in the sitting area and in the eating area. Would you recommend that I use the same rug for both spaces? Thanks!
No, I like to mix it up Marjie. Look for coordinating color palettes, not identical to keep the space fresh and dynamic 👍
I like the way you do your videos.
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
I love this vlog
You’re the best! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
Beautiful spaces, Julie! Now I need a hammock! 😃 Thanks for the great content. Hugs from Prague 🥰
Me too! I’m shopping all the Amazon prime deals today! So many good ones 🤗
@@JulieKhuu Enjoy the shopping, dear Julie!! 🥰
My thing is what do you do with all the cushions when your not using
10:58 anyone know what the string lights on the right hand picture are called??
Woww I really appreciate your videos. Great info and so inspire me to design my new house❤❤❤❤❤
That’s awesome, thank you for watching Aurora 🙏☺️
Love your channel
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Are you able to share the link to the water feature in the video for purchase? You use to have a link to the water feature but it looks like it was removed.
They’re all linked in the description box, let me know which number is missing ☺️
Thank you very much for the tips ideas😅
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Excellent video, Julie! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for , and especially on Prime Day, I can take full advantage of renovating my backyard.
My backyard is pretty much a concrete, patio enclosed space that needs some TLC. Any tips or suggestions about what I can do about the floors? I have areas rugs and some conversation areas, but now am wondering about the concrete itself.
Thanks!
I have the same- plain old boring concrete. I added an area rug to mine for now. But I can also see stamping it or stenciling with a cool design when I find what I like Michael 👍🏻
Congrats on the nursing toddler! Love your channel. 👍😎🇨🇦
Thank you so much Marian ☺️
Hi Julie awesome video
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See you next Tuesday!!
Thank you for watching 🙏💗
Julie I meant to ask you about mosquitoes what do you do with your outside areas during the summer. I get bit from head to toe. I’ve got the mosquito zappers along with fans that are high and low, they still get me. Do you have any magic suggestions? Take care❤
I had a HUGE mosquito problem in our courtyard which is why I got rid of all the grass and installed turf instead. That may not be your solution but mosquito spray helps- I like Bifen (on Amazon) amzn.to/3nTlDDH
I was thinking the same... I was not aware that homeownership came with mosquitoes and flies
Cool and amazing
Thank you for stopping by Ekure! 🙏🏻☺️
Very good 😊
Thanks for the visit 🙏☺️
Great video! Thanks! Can we hire you to decorate our outdoor space by chance?
Thank you for watching! I am opening up virtual consultations early 2024! Please check my website for the latest updates ☺️
Wonderful 😃🧡
Thank you 🤗
Wonderful ideas Julie. I wish we had more dry days in the uk when I see this. Does your water feature attract more birds and more rodents?
More birds where I’m located, but I can see how the rodents may come out at night 😅
Hi Mrs. Khuu You LOOK Fabulous!
Thank you so much Mauricer 🙏🏻☺️
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful.
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Thanks Julie for your styling ideas. Does Feng Shui also apply in a outdoor space? Also my bed in my room is in the coffin position and at the foot of the bed is a tall old fashioned wardrobe with a mirror door that faces the door. So will this reflect the negative energy out of the room.
But that wardrobe will also keep the good chi from permeating your space Maurice. Lots to think about…
I forgot to mention that directly outside my door there is toilet so I guess the mirror was to reflect that bad chi. Thank you Julie loving your advice in all your videos. 😃
I'm pretty much in an opposite situation than you. My yard is 3.3 acres, house tops a hill, long driveway curves around into garages on back/lower side of house..the only flat area is where cars park.🙄
However the area in front is large & more wide & level. 1 lg oak tree out front us where I hope to place a simple seating bench & shad loving plants around gravel/flagstone(?) area. Challenging to have privacy from street. Plan seating on house side (E) of tree. But first must rebuild wrap around deck...doing it in order is frustrating but necessary. 😉
Wow 3.3 acres! 🤩 I bought my house because of this huge tree in the middle of the courtyard. It’s the perfect shady escape! Let me know how you handle the privacy issue! Would love some ideas for the viewers 👍🏻☺️
We would like to see your diy backyard renovation pls.
Can’t wait to share the process Almeda! 👍🏻☺️
Currently renovating for an Airbnb. You should make a video focused on short term rental decorating. Plus I bet putting “Airbnb” in the title would get you a ton of views…
Ooh I love this idea, added to my list Matt! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
Julie you look radiant! This was the most perfect video for me along with how to shop using Pinterest. I was trying to buy a seating set for our patio but was getting so frustrated looking on-line. I’m an in person shopper but couldn’t’t find anything since I live in a rural community. I live amongst farming land so need something made of metal that can easily be hosed down. After 3 weeks of looking, I was going to give up. Now, I have a new method to try! 😊. Does the directions for the iPhone work as well on a iPad? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Awesome, hope you find the perfect fit M! Yes, same app as on iPad 👍🏻☺️
Hi Julie! You look great! Congratulations on the baby! Can you make a video on a Tropical backyard please. A tropical Hawaiian backyard. It that redundant?😂
Haha it can be done! Sounds fabulous if you ask me Gloria 😍
I had to laugh about the reminder from your husband about been a mom to a toddler and new born cuz that was me three months ago when we bought our house and I was gonna remove all the carpet and do the faux wood floors... lol. Our house looks amazing cuz hubby is more realistic 😍
Haha we want to do it all Esther! 🙌🏻☺️
Hi Julie 👋I'm a new subscriber, I was curious about whether you have ever design a mix of Japanese/ Wabi Sabi/ contemporary designs? ❤️
Not yet Maria, but I love the idea!
Cake icing
Thank you
Thank you for watching Elizabeth 🙏🏻☺️
I am trying to create an outdoor storage under the staircase that’s outdoor leading from my apartment terrace to another terrace above my apartment. Part of the storage will be inside my home and part of it will be outside on the terrace. Wondering about how to make it waterproof, aesthetic and functional.
What I will be storing under:
1️⃣shoes on a pull out vertical storage, linen, luggage....this will be facing inside the apartment under the tallest part of the staircase.
2️⃣my art studio will be part inside and part outdoors...this will be high to mid section of the staircase.
3️⃣washer dryer..this will be in the middle to Low section.
The entire staircase will be outside on the terrace open to rain.
It will be against a wall on one side as I am planning to curve it along the wall but away from the lounge area that I am creating on the terrace which will be a covered area using glass, metal and wood as per the restrictions. The staircase will be curling away from this covered area and the lower end landing onto a sitout from which the last 5 steps will end up onto my terrace garden. The little patio will be a romantic sitout ( you sit on pillows and have your cuppa).
And of course no one will be able to see the storage doors as they will be covered with homemade artwork.
All storage will be accessible from the new room but will also be accessible from the terrace.
We are on the TOP floor of the building (8th and 9th floor).
This is really a contractor/ carpenter question based on the materials you’re working with and your specific site conditions. Teak is beautiful and works for indoor/ outdoor applications. I would slope the ceilings and line with a waterproof membrane. Consider your building’s materials to possibly mimic the look
Got so many great ideas
Nice
Thank you for watching Star 🙏🏻☺️
Like the suggestions in this video and that it's not too Feng Shui focused
I’m a modern designer first ☺️
Now days when electricity is so dam high no water stuffs even can be thinking ,i dont wanna pay from it monthly hundreds
Even a small bird bath can help bring that water element in
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Forest backyard.
I grew up in Texas with the forest as our backyard 💚 It was amazing and maybe even inspired my love for the great outdoors Kelly!
You are the best
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Mistitled. Where’s the budget ?
In the description box- most of the links are under $100. What’s your budget?
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Thank you for watching Lisa 🙏🏻😊
Where were the budget ideas? 😢
Check the links in the description box, a lot of these extras are under $100
Where's the budget ideas?
Click on the links and you’ll see how much these pieces actually cost Aqua. A ton of ideas under $100 (and more if your budget permits)
Yes I am on a budget. I want my space to look sexy.
Hardly backyards on a "budget".
What’s your budget range Annie? Would love to get an idea for the next “budget” video
Yeah.... on a "budget".
These tips can inspire any budget conscious dupe Rejwan
Too much talking. Just pics please
Hope we did better in recent videos, thanks for stopping by Mavis 🌼
lol @maviswilson36. Wtf are you talking about? She did an amazing job
When did you have a baby 🥰. Boy girl? Pictures please. Wonderful news
Pictures on Instagram and my UA-cam community page. She made her debut late May Shoshana ☺️
Congratulations 🎈 such wonderful news. I don’t have instagram and don’t know what is utube community page. All the best 🥰
Very beautiful outdoor spaces…not budget friendly.
A majority of the links are between the $100-$200 range Kendra. Just depends on what you are trying to achieve