Essentials for Outdoor Entertainment

Outdoor entertainment is a staple during the summer and fall months but generally needs some forethought to make it successful. By planning out and designing your perfect patio with all the entertaining essentials from Sonoma Backyard, you are sure to throw the best outdoor parties all year. The Basics of Outdoor Entertainment Before going too […]

Designing Outdoor Patios: Tips and Design Inspiration

Decorating any indoor or outdoor space, including a patio, is a process. It takes planning and preparation; very rarely does everything come together perfectly with no thought taken beforehand for how you want things to go. So before you jump into purchasing a bunch of outdoor pieces and hope they magically work together, take some […]

Prepping Your Backyard for a Deck

A deck will not only make your backyard look beautiful, but it is also a place to unwind with family and friends. There are many design ideas you can think of, but before the process, you need to make sure the ground you are going to work on is ready for the deck. At the […]

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

You can enjoy the ambiance and natural beauty of the outdoors by extending your kitchen and dining areas outside. As an extension of indoor living spaces, outdoor kitchens are today used for much more than barbecues. Although the grill might still be the central fixture, most of us want the same conveniences we have indoors, […]

Spring Cleaning: Getting Your Patio Furniture Ready for Summer

As spring temps begin to climb, it provides a perfect opportunity to get outside and get patio furniture cleaned off and restored, ready for summer entertaining. Cleaning outdoor patio furniture can sometimes present something of a challenge, since dirt has often had several months to accumulate. This is particularly true in cold, wet climates, since […]

15 Decorating & Design Tips to Improve Your Backyard

Backyards are made for family fun and summer entertaining, but many people fail to use this luxurious offering because they don’t know how to make a great entertainment space out of a bare patch of earth. So, here are 15 decorating and design tips to get the most out of your backyard and create an […]

The Top 10 Must-Haves for the Perfect Patio

If your home has a large patio attached to it, you might be seeking ways to make it more conducive to entertaining friends and holding quality family gatherings. Elements can be added to increase the comfort, visual appeal, and usefulness of this outdoor area. These elements can include the following suggested additions: 

New swim spa: First year maintenance guide

With your new swim spa, you’re probably excited about the relaxation and fun that awaits you right in your backyard. As a new spa owner, it’s important to understand how to keep your swim spa in perfect condition for a longer life. Follow these three tips to keep your spa perfectly maintained in your first […]

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How to Prep Your Hot Tub for Winter

Before you get your hot tub ready for winter, you first have to decide whether you want to use it during the winter. After all, many people find slipping into a piping hot tub of water on a cold winter’s day a magical experience. If you do decide to shut it down for the winter, […]

Top 5 Summer Backyard Design Trends for 2016

More and more homeowners are investing in outdoor living spaces, turning their backyards into an outdoor living space to rewind and have fun. We’ve gathered some of the most popular deck trends in 2016: Accent Lighting Adding backyard lighting to your backyard can be beautiful as well as functional. Choose an energy-efficient or solar-powered lighting […]