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Today we are sharing with you some beautiful modern backyard designs and ideas!

This time of year, I start getting really excited about spring and warmer weather. I just browse through Pinterest at all these great backyards, and it helps me get through winter! LOL

Something very popular right now is modern backyard designs, but also transforming small areas.

Here are some of my favorite trends right now that almost everyone can add to their space! These work for small patios, large backyards, or really any type of space you are working with!

9 Beautiful Modern Backyard Designs & Ideas

Almost all of these are ideas I have used over the years to create a modern and inviting backyard. A few of these design tips are on my wishlist for this coming year 🙂

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1. Add a pergola

To me, this is the best modern backyard design or idea that will immediately transform your space! When we put in a pergola in our yard many years ago, it made the entire space more modern and beautiful! There are so many options for pergolas too. We built our own, but you can buy them too. Either way, it is a great way to add a modern flare.

2. Get a patio couch

Instead of doing traditional lawn furniture, I absolutely love how fresh and modern a patio couch looks! This one is on my wish list. I also LOVE this patio couch. Even if you have a small patio, a patio couch will really transform your space, making it more modern and welcoming.

3. Add in many ferns and green plants (even fake ones!)

I love flowers, but there is something so modern about GREEN plants like ferns or box woods. In fact, I purchased a bunch of fake boxwoods for our backyard, and everyone compliments them! They are green all year, and really add life to your backyard and patio area.

4. Use large patio pavers instead of concrete

If you are looking to create a new patio or new space outside, try using pavers instead of pouring concrete. There are so many amazing options for pavers that will revamp your backyard into a modern, inviting space! I love these ideas from HGTV especially number 15.

5. Get a wicker swing for the porch or a tree

Wicker swings are so fun, and they add a modern flare to any backyard space. The best thing about these swings is they will go in many spots even if you have a small backyard. I love this one from Amazon. There are some really fancy, expensive options, but I like to keep it more affordable.

6. Add a porch swing to your patio, pergola, or porch

After we built our pergola, we added a large porch swing. It made the space even more lovely and inviting! We didn’t have an extended porch, so adding it to the pergola was our only option. I was hesitant at first, but it turned out great! They have some really awesome porch swings out there now with a modern twist. Like these that look like a daybed!

7. Put in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace

One of my favorite modern additions to our backyard is a beautiful fire pit! We bought a metal one, and it is so pretty. If you really want to do something long term, you can add in an outdoor fireplace! A friend of mine built an outdoor rock fireplace, and it is so pretty! Depending on your space, either one of these are a great extension to your backyard.

8. Add dimension or height to your backyard

Another popular idea right now in modern backyard designs is incorporating depth or dimensions to your area. Instead of just a flat yard, you can utilize many things to go up. A few examples are raised flower beds, huge tall flower pots, tall grasses, raised decks, elevated patio with steps, and the list goes on. You can see the first picture in our post today has some of these tips. I also love this post from Garden Guides.

9. Utilize a sunken patio or seating area

On the opposite side of the height we mentioned above, a dramatic modern flare to your backyard space is a sunken patio or seating area! If you are going to be rebuilding a space or doing anything new, you should definitely check this idea out! This post has some really fun ideas for sunken seating areas in your backyard.

I hope this post was inspiring and you can find some new ideas to try out this year. I really look forward to spring and warmer weather so we can enjoy those backyards again 🙂

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