If you’re lucky enough to have an outside space in your home, you want to utilize it to its full potential. When you have a family, it can be super easy for your backyard to end up filled with toys, a swing, slide and footballs so there’s no space to relax with a book and soak up the sun. Yet there is a good way around this, particularly if you want to make a space that’s suited for everyone where nobody has to compromise. In this article we take a look at what you can do to transform your outside space to a family-friendly area you’ll all love. Keep on reading tips from a guest author to find out more and what you can do.
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Create set areas for different things
When you have a family, it’s easy to lose space in your garden to toys and footballs so you can’t use it how you might want to. In order to get around this, we recommend creating set areas for different things depending on what you want them to be used for. For example, the kids could have a set area where they can play their games, then you could have a space solely for relaxing, so BBQs and sunbathing and a spot for gardening. This means everyone gets room to do what they like to do in the garden, without worrying about the other people. Kids can play football without wrecking the plants and you can relax without being bumped into by them all the time!
Make sure your fence is well maintained
A fence is pivotal for keeping your children and pets safe from wandering out to the front of your house or into another neighbor’s garden. Ensure you keep your fences well-maintained so if there is any wear or tear or damage such as from a recent storm, or just from general age, you get this fixed. You can also consider adding Hidden Steel Posts to your fences that can make them even more secure and resistant against things such as footballs, the weather or pets. It’s a good idea to check your fences regularly and make sure if you have a gate that the lock works as it should.
Work together to keep the area clean and organized
Keeping your outside space neat and tidy isn’t something that should just be down to one person. Instead make sure you all know what to do to keep it clean and tidy, with things such as having dedicated spaces to clear away items at the end of the day. If you have a shed, keep it organized with dedicated boxes for toys, places to put chairs and outdoor furniture, and set a rota for things like watering the plants. This will ensure you all work together on a family friendly space and it’s kept nice to be in at all times.
Think about installing astro-turf for less maintenance
If you do have children that like to run around and play, astro-turf can be a good solution for keeping it neat and tidy. As opposed to grass which needs to be kept mown and weeds got rid of, astro-turf doesn’t require any maintenance and instead you can just enjoy a well kept outside space all year round. Make sure you look into the different factors behind this before getting it, but it is a good idea to stop your grass getting wrecked too.
Think about the plants you have
Plants are a great addition to any outside space and mean you can have blooms of colour which are perfect for when you’re relaxing or just spending time out there. Ensure you don’t have anything that’s poisonous or too abrasive to skin. Kids might head into them to get balls or things out and you don’t want them getting hurt or becoming sick because of them.
These are just a few things you can do that can ensure your outside space is suitable for the whole family. You want to make sure everyone can enjoy the space, with the kids feeling like they can run around and play, and the adults enjoying areas for relaxation or gardening without their plants being trampled on. What are some top tips you have for making a family friendly outside space in your home? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you and get inspired with how you make the most of your home!