Bonjour lecteurs! Do you want to transform your garden into something more family-friendly? I hold some great childhood memories from my home garden: splashing in the pool in the summer, reading books in the sunshine or playing with my tea set…Even if you have quite a small outdoor space, you should make the most of it. Sure, you might not have space for one of those beautiful prefabricated homes. But here are 5 ideas to turn the garden into a family playground for the kids to enjoy all year round.
Design a Playful Layout
First of all, you need to look at the design and make it playful for everyone, whatever their age. Children are usually quick to claim any patch of grass or corner of the garden as their own adventure zone.
So why not create an inviting layout for everyone to enjoy? Par exemple, a space with loose stones or sand can become a building site for little hands.
And for the parents, create a more quiet corner with some seating or a shaded nook. These soft boundaries help the garden feel organisé without taking away its sense of freedom. Over time, the whole space begins to feel like an extension of the home for all the family to enjoy.
Add Key Features For Everyone
No need to invest in one of these big installations. We tried once and it was not that easy! A few simple additions can transform l’atmosphère.
Why not hanging lights across a fence or along tree branches to turn it into un espace magique. It’s always so relaxing to sit there with a bit of light all year round. Enjoy an alfresco dinner in the summer or add some blankets and a hot chocolate in the winter et voilà!
Get some boxes or other storage solutions to tidy up toys and they can get them out whenever they want to play. We also have a wood composite decking surface and it’s so lovely to be there altogether. They are nice, eco-friendly and easy to keep clean.
Create a Cosy Zone for Grown Ups Too
Sure, we want the garden to be kid-friendly. But it does not mean it has to turn up into a mini Peppa Pig land… Make adults feel welcome as well by having a quieter corner with some chairs or even an hammock to relax with style.
Add a bit of colours with a few soft cushions dispersed here and there. Turn the space into a retreat where you can escape with a good glass of wine or a tea, whatever the mood you are in for!
Encourage Active Play & Bonding
Enjoy your outdoors space together. Whether it is a ball game, eating chips under sunlit trees, or drawing with chalk on the porch, time spent outdoors together is always the best. It feels so energising and a great way to bond as a family.
I used to love playing cards with my parents late at in the summer. It was quite exciting to stay up later than usual, witness the stars etc. We were all very competitive and really into it! The best family fun! Plus, it’s good for your mental health to take a break in your busy schedules. The garden makes la place parfaite as it’s a calming place away from the house.
Make the Most of Seasonal Changes
Each season offers de nouvelles opportunités to refresh the space. Spring encourages planting and small DIY updates. Summer is a time for the endless evening, outdoor dinner, and water play. Autumn est magique in the air with warm blankets, hot drinks, and maybe a few cheeky marshmallows? Even in the winter, it can be fun to play a bit of football and simply get some fresh air.
A thoughtful garden setup can really get you in the mood for outdoors adventures. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your garden a welcoming space where all the family likes to be.
Whatever the time of the year, I am sure you will create some beautiful memories altogether. What changes will you do in your own backyard?
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