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15 Timeless Backyard Ideas and Trends to Make You Fall Back in Love With Your Yard

All beige everything, super-shabby chic… we can all think of a few home decor trends that were mega-popular for a hot minute, but that should maybe stay in the past – and the same holds true when we’re talking about designing your home’s outdoor space. Sometimes, ultra-trendy elements in your backyard leave it looking dated and can be a total waste of resources. To help inspire an outdoor design with some longevity, here are 15 timeless backyard ideas that will stay in style season after season. Long live the decor!

Brian McCourt is a contractor, design expert and co-host of HGTV Canada’s Backyard Builds.

Published August 2, 2020, Updated August 22, 2021



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