You gently slip off your sandals, and
then slowly step on to the soft warm sand, feeling it gently glide
between your toes. You instantly feel relaxed and carefree, as images of
childhood summers at the beach flood your memory. The soft sound of
crashing waves and the warm beating sun has you ready to build sand
castles and play Frisbee. Who doesn’t love the beach? But if you live
even a matter of 15 – 20 minutes away from the gorgeous coast, you may
not have time to enjoy the feel of sand in your toes. If you're a beach
lover and want to enjoy it every day, you can get a little creative with
your backyard and create your own private beach.
Adding
sand to your yard is a simply easy way to create a unique getaway steps
from your bed. Sand is easy to purchase from a variety of local stores
and can be simply poured wherever you want it. Once you have the sand
placed, you only have to adjust it and adapt it with a variety of
designs. As an added bonus, you eliminate the annoying on-going
maintenance of a grass yard, no more watering or mowing..
There
are a variety of ways you can bring the beach to your home. Most
easily, you can create dunes of sand to add an authentic feel to the
yard. Then add a touch of ocean by painting your fence shades of blue,
recreating the beach horizon. These simple small details are the basics
of the perfect oasis.
Once
you have a basic scape of sand and sea, you can add gorgeous furniture
details. By adding some comfortable large cushioned lounge chairs, you
will be instantly transported to a Caribbean resort. Just mix up some
monitors or maitais and sit back and relax. If you want to turn your
entire yard into a beachscape, you can add sleek and sophisticated
wooden furniture. Adding a table and chairs will create the perfect
space for summer entertainment, and a lounge area with sofa chairs and
coffee table can be the perfect addition to any gathering.