3 DIY Projects to Turn Your Backyard into a Trendy Resort Lounge

Saguaro Hotel, Palm Springs, CA

We know a lot of people are stuck at home right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your summer in style. We’ve kept our eyes peeled to the trends resorts and hotels are following to elevate their outdoor spaces. With these DIY resort style projects, you can bring the high-class getaway to your own backyard!

Graduate, Nashville, TN

Fringed patio umbrellas can add some retro charm to your space - and if you already have the umbrella, it’s as easy as attaching the tassels yourself! More Info Here

STEPS:

1.     Unwrap fringe and lay out flat

2.     Add a 6 inch bead of glue along the edge of the umbrella

3.     Stick the top on the fringe to the glue and hold in place with clothes pins

4.     Repeat until you’ve wrapped around the entire umbrella

5.     Allow glue to dry and remove pins

6.     Enjoy your fringed patio umbrella!

McCarren Hotel, Brooklyn, NY

These donut-hole-shaped ottomans have been super popular lately and can add a nice boho lounge vibe to your space. We’ve seen them in wicker, leather, wood, and in the case of this DIY, rope! More Info Here

STEPS:

1.     Wrap a tire with nylon rope so that it criss-crosses to create a taut cover over the open sides

2.     Beginning in the center of one side, wrap sisal rope in a spiral pattern while hot gluing it to the nylon rope

3.     Continue wrapping until you reach the center of the other side of the tire

4. Trim the excess rope and glue the end in place

The Hoxton Hotel, Paris, France

Plant walls are a great way to add some depth and life to your outdoor space. In fact, our sister company WallyGro makes modular wall planters that make smaller scale plant walls more attainable than ever! For detailed instructions and tips, check out The WallyGro Blog Here!

We hope everyone manages to squeeze some fun out of this summer, even if it has to be from your own backyard.

Good luck transforming your outdoor spaces!