Derek Lotts

We all need a place to unwind and relax after a long and stressful day. However, instead of packing your bags and setting off in search for one, why not bring such a place to you and transform your home into a relaxation paradise? The only things you need are a nice backyard, time, creativity, and a few more furniture items to make your paradise not just beautiful but also practical. So, if this sounds like the kind of home you would love to live in, here are a couple of ideas that might inspire you.

Declutter

A paradise is supposed to be a place without any stress and pressure, which means that everything should be clean and well organized. Therefore, if you want your home to truly feel like a paradise, the first thing you should do is get rid of everything you no longer need and put away everything you’re not using at the moment. Clean one room at a time, and give away your old clothes, your children’s old toys, the shoes that are too small, etc. In other words, keep only those things that make you happy and that have a purpose. Also, make sure everything has its place from toys to kitchenware – and make it a rule to put everything back to its designated place after using it.

Spice up your backyard

There are many ways to turn your ordinary backyard into an oasis of relaxation and tranquility. For example, you can hang a hammock between two strong trees for that well-deserved afternoon nap, you can create a private reading spot for your favorite hobby, or you can build a fire pit in the middle of your yard and roast delicious marshmallows while telling stories to your kids in the evening. Or, if you could use a place for your eyes to rest, you can also build a small fountain. These practical things can serve as amazing decorative elements as well – the hammock can match the color of your flowers, the fountain and the reading spot can be an amazing focal point, and the fire pit can light up your yard – both literally and metaphorically.

Keep it cool

You don’t feel like you’re in a paradise when you’re too hot, do you? Of course, it’s not the same being hot on a sunny beach while wearing nothing but a bikini and being hot in your home while fully dressed. With that in mind, let in some fresh air whenever you can – if the weather is cool, of course. In case the weather is too hot for opening the windows, you can always regulate your home’s temperature with a quality AC system, like one of those offered by a professional appliance company Frigidaire. When you’re too hot, the only thing you can think about is being too hot, so don’t ignore this little detail, and make sure your home is always pleasantly cool and fresh.

Create a dining area outside

Yes, much of the paradise-related makeover has to do with your backyard, but most of us do feel more relaxed when surrounded by nature. Therefore, create a dining area in your garden, and use it whenever the weather allows it. The table and chairs should be durable enough to withstand the elements, but also comfortable enough so you can focus on eating instead of trying to find a comfortable seating position. If you really like this idea, you should also consider building a pergola or some other type of covering above your dining area, so you can have a nice shade - and so you can keep enjoying your meal even during those surprise summer rains.

Creating a place where you can relax and de-stress will definitely be an investment worthy of your time and effort once you come back from work and enter your own personal paradise. So, decorate your yard in a way that will emphasize the nature and bring out the sense of tranquility, make sure the temperature in your home is never too high, and don’t allow your home to become cluttered, since clutter in your home can only lead to clutter in your mind. After taking care of all that, the only thing left to do will be to enjoy your peaceful resort whenever you feel like escaping from all the worries that come with the modern lifestyle.