No matter the time of year, redoing your backyard can be precisely the change you need in your life. By making your backyard a beautiful space where you can unwind it becomes a sanctuary for you and your family. You can also include features that make your backyard a great space to host guests. But where do you start? Here are some tips for transforming your backyard into your paradise.

The Power of Decluttering

One way to start your backyard makeover is to declutter your house inside and out. Clearing out your backyard gives you a blank slate to work with during the renovation, but decluttering inside can actually lead to finding some hidden gems. Old, unused household objects and furniture can be revamped and put to good use as outdoor pieces. You may also find items you want to donate and save, but you don’t have a place for them at the moment.

Renting a self-storage unit can be a helpful resource while decluttering and redecorating your backyard. Sometimes you need to quickly clear out your space, but you don’t have an immediate plan for the items you’re clearing out. Having a storage unit will give you extra space to put things aside and save them to possibly upcycle later in the renovation process.

US Self Storage has listings of self storage prices for thousands of units across the United States. They offer affordable storage units with storage locations from New York to Los Angeles. US Self Storage’s full-service storage facilities have friendly staff members and 24-hour access. Other public storage units lack climate control and easy access. Using these storage facilities means you risk humidity and pests ruining your belongings. US Self Storage guarantees an excellent storage experience when you choose their storage units. As a storage company, they are committed to keeping your belongings safe, secure, and in great condition.

They also offer larger units, and if you’re moving house or in need of business storage their storage facilities let you pick the size of the unit while still remaining within your budget. Other public storage facilities add outrageously high fees for upgrading to a larger unit, but US Self Storage is currently offering discounts such as one month free and 50% off storage units.

Try Your Hand at Upcycling

Transforming old, unused household objects is the easiest and most budget-friendly option for a backyard renovation. If you’re unsure of where to start or what items in particular to use, here are some ideas for backyard inspiration.

If you’re a natural carpenter, building an upcycled drawer planter could be a very fun DIY project for you. If you have an old dresser or armoire that you are thinking about getting rid of, don’t! You can take the drawers out and revamp them—turning them into a unique and eye-catching holder for your plants. You will have to build the stand that holds the drawers, but this could be a fun family project for the weekend.

Did you get a brand new top-of-the-line gas grill last Christmas? Well, what are you going to do with your old, tiny charcoal grill? Don’t throw it out just yet. This upcycling idea takes minimal work and supplies, and the end result is another beautiful, unique planter. With a good cleaning and a few coats of bright-colored paint, you can create a one-of-a-kind charcoal grill planter.

Lastly, you might have the supplies lying around to create your own birdbath. If you have young children this upcycled lamp birdbath can be a really fun crafting project for them to partake in. All you need is a large, clear glass dish and a lamp-base. With some durable waterproof paint, you can transform these items and create a beautiful piece that your kids can decorate themselves.

Consider Using a Professional Architect

If you have more elaborate ideas for how you want your backyard to look and feel, you might want to consider consulting a contractor or architecture firm. Professionals with interior design expertise can take their knowledge of design excellence and transform your backyard space.

If you’re in Colorado and looking for a Boulder architect to design and build a new home addition and other amenities for your backyard, BLDG Collective is a great place to find a project manager. BLDG Collective is a Boulder-based architecture firm. Their architects are experts with years of experience in interior design. Their top priority is preserving the vision and style of their clients. Almost every single architect on their team has earned their Masters of Architecture from the University of Colorado; this is why they are so dedicated to Boulder and the State of Colorado.

BLDG Collective’s architects are experts at creating unique and modern custom home interiors and exteriors. If there is a specific amenity you want for your backyard renovation, construction drawings can easily be created for you to view and consult with a principal architect over.