If I could get paid for spending the whole summer in my backyard hosting parties and BBQs, I would. Strangely enough, I haven't found anyone who is willing to pay for such a job.
Regardless of my ridiculous fantasies, I will likely be spending most weekends in my backyard and if I'm going to be having people over, I have to have it looking in top shape. If you are also a fan of hosting those outdoor get-togethers, you'll definitely be a fan of these backyard innovations.
Whether you're looking to put in a pool, or just some nifty solar lighting around the lawn, these backyard innovations should give you plenty of ideas on how to spruce up your summer fun.
77 Backyard Innovations
76
Urban Gardens
Living Wall Planters
75
Color Changing Eco Light
Solar Butterfly Light
74
Mega Residential Pools
Gilbert Arenas' Goes Big At Home
73
Unusual Urban Gardens
Earth Designs' Katrina Wells Overcomes Obstacles of Urban Garden Design
72
'Tomb Raider' Gardens
Surreal Landscape Gardening Brings Fantasy to Life
71
Garden Vortexes
The Faulders Studio Deformscape Creates an Unorthodox Optical Illusion
70
Rude Garden Gnomes
Controversial & Cheeky Outdoor Characters
69
Backyard Waterparks
The Home Water Slide Simulator
68
Alien Outdoor Kitchens
The Copper House by Muru Pere Looks Intergalactic
67
Suspended Fireplaces
'Babylon' Portable Ethanol-Burning Fireplaces for Indoors or Patio
66
Retro Color Block Barbeques
The Memphis Two Burner BBQ Adds Some Color to Your Patio
65
Solar Tables
Sun Table Charges Your Electric Goodies
64
Suspended Pod Loungers
Magical Garden Swings
63
Personal Swimming Ponds
Swimming With Plants and Fish is Eco & Low-Maintenance
62
Grass Chairs
Sun Lounger Makes Eco-Friendly Nature-Inspired Lawnchairs
61
Backyard Stadium Seating
The Opulent Items Arena Patio Set is Ready for the Big Game
60
Resort-Worthy Outdoor Furniture
Henry Hall Designs
59
Glammed-Up Garden Sheds
Converted Outdoor Sheds Bring New Life to Old Storage
58
Alternative Energy Barbecue
The Solar Grill
57
Wave-Inspired Deck Chairs
Equilibre Lounge Chair by Pierre Lescop is Designed for Downtime
56
Portable Pampering
The Self-Inflating MSpa Brings Relaxation to You
55
Halloween Lawn Decor
Flamingos With Fricken Laser Beams are a Haunting DIY Project
54
Cups for Couples
Key to My Heart Etched on Pint Glass Set
53
Solar Powered BBQ
The Helios Grill
52
Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
51
Super-Affordable Solar Lights
IKEA Releases Line of Solar-Powered Outdoor Lamps
50
Odorless BBQs
The Libero Point by Electrolux Uses Air Filtration System
49
Designer Grills
Fiberglass BBQ Corvette
48
Flat Patio Umbrellas
The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist
47
Rocking Loungers
Stefanie Ilgner Designs a Chair to Relax in
46
Wicked Wicker Loungers
The Spartan Daybed Withstands Elements for Outdoor Leisure
45
Lawn Art
Mona Lisa in Grass
44
Oluce Stones
Outdoor Lamps From Space
43
Swings for Adults
No, Not That Kind, Viteo's Swing for Their Home Collection
42
Grasshopper Wood Loungers
Calanc Outdoor Furniture Line Brings Luxury Outside
41
Balcony BBQ
40
Beaky Backyard Patios
The Milos Todorovic Shed Concept Offers Some Jaw-Dropping Design
39
Fire Pit Barbecues
The Wodtke Gryll-L is Features a Sophisticated Design
38
Outdoor Party Pads
The Cooking Shelter is Great for Chilly Gatherings
37
Backyard Theaters
36
Easy Eco-Gardening
Just Add Water to These Bagged Blooming Botanicals
35
Urbanite Greenhouses
Jochem Faudet Wants Everyone to 'Grow Your Own'
34
Camouflaged Speakers
SteroStone Fountain Speaker
33
Glow In The Dark Pebbles
32
Outdoor Decor Turns Wind Into Light
Firewinder Windlight
31
DIY Grass Chairs
Grow Your Own Eco-Friendly Organic Lawn Furniture
30
Gingham Patio Chairs
Fashion Designer Alfred Sung Launches Sung Outdoor Furniture Line
29
Living Lawn Chairs
Deger Cengiz Takes an Urbanized Look at Grass Upholstered Furniture
28
Fake Animal Gardeners
Robotic Sheep Lawnmower
27
Naturally Eco Urban Decor
Emilie Cazin Birdhouse for City-Dwelling Nature Lovers
26
Luxe Grilling Gear
Mobile Cooking Design's 'Cheope' All-in-One Outdoor Kitchen is Great for Small
25
Kalamazoo Outdoor Artisan Pizza Oven
24
Solarized Mood Lights
The Firefly Solar Lamp Table Saves on Energy, Not Passion
23
MP3 BBQ Grill
Is Convergence Becoming Ridiculous?
22
Solar Powered Patios
Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours
21
Upscale Backyard Umbrellas
DelGreco & Company Gives Your Patio a Makeover
20
Transportable Jacuzzis
Location is Never a Problem with the The SpaBerry Portable Hot Tub
19
Hidden Patio Furniture
Spaceless Stows Under Your Deck
18
Prehistoric Lawn Ornaments
Giant T-Rex Turns Your Yard into Jurassic Park
17
One Ton Furnishings
Creo Concrete Studio's Contemporary Concrete Furniture
16
Funky Outdoor Decor
Garden Gnomes with Street Cred
15
Hanging Lattice Chairs
The Swing Chair by Patricia Urquiola is a Stylish Outdoor Seat
14
Folding Greenhouses
Daniel Schipper's Urban Gardening Idea
13
Croissant Sofas
Kenneth Cobonpue Gives Outdoor Lounging a Scrumptious Twist
12
Luxuriously Minimalist Lounges
Michael W. Dreeben Presents the Elegant Billet Chaise
11
Ethereal Insect Platters
Copper Spiral & Vibrant Fused Glass Butterfly Feeders Also Attract Birds
10
Garden Rock Monsters
The Garden of Bomarzo Utilizes These Giant and Mutated Gnomes
9
Spinning Grills
The Calanca Barbeque Cooks Great Food and is Nice to Look At
8
Sun-Stained Seating
Mischer'Traxler 'Bench Tioat' Reflects the Idea of a Tree
7
Globular Gas Lamps
Lightspot Brings Futuristic Design to Outdoor Lighting
6
Fake Rock Speakers
Klipsch AWR-650-SM
5
Meditating Garden Figures
Unlike Roaming Gnome, ‘OM Gnomes' Will Stay Put Doing Yoga
4
Nature Inspired Outdoor Subwoofer
Tree Trunk Speaker
3
Modern Medieval Grills
The No Screw No Glue BBQ by Joost van Bleiswijk
2
Spanish Poolside Furnishings
Moma by Vondom Shows How to Sit Down Stylishly
1
Multi-Media Patio Heaters
Poseidon Keeps You Toasty, Informed and Plugged in Outside
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From Punky Princess Gowns to Aggressive Ninja Fashion
Surreal Party Scenes
Alice in Wonderland Party Design by Gabriela Rabelo is Absolutely Epic
Graffiti Furniture
Luis Alicandu Creates Street Art to Furnish Your Home With
Dramatic Rooftop Pools
Universe Beach House Centers On Swimming & Spectacular Views
39 Moderntique Furniture Creations
From Whimsical Contemporary Decor to Tattooed Furniture
Baby Jacuzzis
Soothing Baby Hot Tub Takes the Squirminess Out of Bath Time
Exotic Outdoor Beds
The Egoparis Eden Brings a Touch of Fantasy to Your Life
Wall-Mounted Gardens
The Marko Vuckovic Grass Lamp Provides Some Home Turf
Greenhouse Homes
Hiroshi Iguchi's 'Camouflage House' is in Sync With Nature
8-Story Vertical Gardens
Patrick Blanc Makes Epic Greenery on Walls of Athenaeum Hotel
Unusual Urban Gardens
Earth Designs' Katrina Wells Overcomes Obstacles of Urban Garden Design
Presidential Horror Masks
The Zombama and Barakula Mask are Perfect for Halloween
Matching Pet Costumes
Sexy Pet and Matching Human Halloween Costumes
Vertical Interior Gardens
Urban Cultivation via the Plantwall by Green Fortune
Convertible Carbon Fiber Chairs
Multifunctional 'Fotel' Armchair Rocker by Peter Vardai
DIY Victory Garden
'Eleanor's Garden' is the Ultimate Locavore Growing Kit
39 Living Ecotecture Designs
From Rooftop Gardens to Skyscraper Greenhouses
Husky Man Costumes
The Best Plus-Size Halloween Costumes Deliver Big Laughs
Hedonistic Furniture
The 'Garden of Eden' Furniture Set by Ontwerpduo
Plastic Bottle Palaces
La Casa de Botellas Gives New Meaning to Green Living
Strap-On Porches
The Plant Room Gives Apartment Dwellers a Shot at Having a Shed
Self-Sufficient Swimming Holes
All-Natural Pool Boasts Beauty and Eco Efficiency
Expanding Modular Seating
Phil Crook's Compact Sofa System Slides Out Into Chairs for Company
Plugless Eco-Kitchens
The Flow 2 Kitchen by Studio Gorm Runs Efficiently
Eden-Esque Solar Gardens
The Marina South Gardens Shelters With Solar Supertrees
Kiddie Jedi Costumes
Let Your Child Command the Dark Side With the Darth Vader Halloween Get-Up
Mobile Kitchens
‘Christophe' by Calanc is the Latest, Greatest Outdoor Essential
Personal Portable Submarines
The Scuba-Doo Makes Swimming Underwater Fuss-Free
Palm Tree Tresses
'The Black Chair' by Jesper Orrbeck Features Sky-High Updo
Greeting Card Gardens
Postal Pop-up Postcarden Grows Bite-Sized Botanicals
Space Age Gardening
Omega Hydroponic Garden Lets You Grow Anywhere
Guerilla Asphalt Gardens
Pete Dungey Fills Up Potholes With Flowers
Greenified Freeway Cities
Odile Decq and Bonit Conrnette Architects LA Transport Solutions
Aviary Lighting
The Birdhouse Lamp Infuses Any Room With Tweet Outdoor Elegance
Fluid Feather Loungers
The Andrew Dickson Palmae Chair Tickles Your Tush
26 Crushing Concrete Creations
From Pavement Illusions to Inflatable Architecture
Guerrilla City Gardening
Run-Down Buildings Get a Floral Facelift in Toronto
Futuristic Kitchen Chandeliers
The UFO-Like Oniris has a Motion Sensor and Projector
Tropical Tire Swings
Recycled Creations' Designs Include Bird Planters & Playground Equipment
Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
Cement Fabric
Concrete Cloth by Concrete Canvas is Named Material of the Year
Recycled Glass Terrariums
Kate Bailey Turns Old Barware & Fish Bowls Into Mini Gardens
Hanging Greenhouses
Vaughn Bell's Exhibit Puts Eco in Your Face
Split Identity Furniture
The Drop by Leonardo Perugi is a Chair, a Lounge and a Daybed
Employer-Sponsored Gardens
Companies Turn to Gardening to Boost Workplace Morale
Transforming Train Stations
Carlisle Rail Platform Turned into Lounge and Garden for Homebase
Flat Patio Umbrellas
The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist
Quilted Concrete Exteriors
The Unique 3.1 Phillip Lim Flagship Store in Korea
Beautiful People Hangs
The Latest Model Lounge in Miami
10 Hi-Tech Kitchen Tables
From Projectors to Touch Screens and Motion Sensors
Fingertip Gardens
Living Rings by AudreyLaine Are Made With Scrap Copper
Cozy Adult Cribs
The Felt Up Chair is a Comfy Spot for a Nap
Space Greenhouses
Le Petit Prince Robot Will Help Expand Living on Mars
Super Strong Plastic Concrete
Henry Miller Builds a Brighter Future With Landfill Waste
Hospitalized Hanging Gardens
Ned Dodington's Poly-Lawn-Dale is Watered by IV Drips
Tire Gardens
Creative Recycling Brings New Life to Discarded Car Parts
Safer Sunbathing Solutions
The Moon Sun Lounger Allows for an Even Tanning Experience
Curvy Concrete Boutiques
The Fashion Studio in Belgrade for Tamara Radivojevic
Masonry Chairs
The Andy Martin Associates Weinerchaise is 100% Inspired by Brick
Trumpet-Shaped Parasols
MDT-Tex's Tulip Umbrella is a Gorgeous Rain & Sun Guard
Children's Novel Landscapes
Get Lost in Ciara Henriques' 'The Secret Garden'
Remote-Controlled Kitchens
Anvil Motion Creates Fully Functional Hands-Free Kitchen
Cement Furniture
Concrete Things by Nola is Durable and Practical
Capsule Kitchens
The ‘Egg' Opens Like a Flower to Reveal Fully Equiped Kitchen
Chandelier-Swinging Spreads
'The Fabulous Wolrd of Alber Elbaz' in Vogue Brazil
Lace-Patterned Concrete
The 'Nottingham Contemporary' is a Modernized Warehouse for Art
Tire Swing T-Rexes
Wildlife Creations Uses Imagination to Make Fun Tire Swings
Caged Recliners
'Chaise Vari' Chair by Hector Esrawe is Metallic Throne
Female Form Minimalism
The Pryor Callaway Odalisque Simplifies Feminine Curves
Grassy Loungers
Lisette Spee's Faux Grass 'Lawgne' Chairs Blend With Gardens
Gingham Patio Chairs
Fashion Designer Alfred Sung Launches Sung Outdoor Furniture Line
Movie Theater Showers
The Roca Waterdrop Shower is one Cool Innovation
High-Heeled Furniture
The 'Cinderella' Table Accessory by Ryan Harc Seeks Prince Charming
Asian Fashion Furniture
The Kimono Chair Makes Use of Ancient Fabrics
Tailgate Grills
The Traeger Double BBQ Trailer is a Mean Grilling Machine
Modern Lounge Seating
The Monsieur Madame Design IKO Chair Adds Fun Sophistication
Undulating Chairs
The Formations Furniture Collection by Joseph Walsh
Miniature Root Chairs
Artist Kai Linke is Practicing Growing Chairs With Plant Roots
Trampolinesque Garden Structures
Dymaxion Sleep Brings Naptime to the Garden Festival
Lawn-Covered Schools
Fine Arts School by Row Studio Has a Grass Roof You Can Lounge on
Pint-Sized Kitchenettes
The Breakfast Center Helps Students Whip Up Tasty Treats
Venetian Variation Furniture
Table433 is Made From Recycled Venetian Blinds
Centipede Seats
Calibration Lounger and Stool by John Briscella are Built for Personal Comfort
Nature-Inspired Kitchens
Balin Lee's Kitchen Tree is Completely Customizable
Imaginative Necessary Furniture
Shrub by Zhili Liu Adds Style to Required Functionality
10 Marsupialic Finds
From Blue Eyed Koalas to Kangaroo Chairs
Recycled Feline Loungers
DIY Cardboard Cat Chaise is a Catastic Idea
Anthropomorphic Chairs
The Bouloum Lounge Revolutionizes Relaxing
Curvilinear Poolside Chaises
Lofoten Lounger by Corey Baker Channels Mod Design
DIY Dinosaur Beds
A Place Where Dino-Loving Kids can Rest Their Heads and Dream
Balcony Barbecues
The Plek 66 Barbecue is a Compact Grill for City Dwellers
Hanging Lattice Chairs
The Swing Chair by Patricia Urquiola is a Stylish Outdoor Seat
Citrus Kitchens
Olga Tcherednikova Shows How to Make the Best of a Small Space
Bathtub Homages
The Melody Tub by Poolspa Echoes the Work of Alvar Aalto
Kitchen Scrap Catchers
The Veggie-Peel Keeps Counters Clean
Chocolate Box Birdhouses
Vanishing Creatures Chocolates Eliminates Waste With 2-in-1 Box
Kiddy Grills
Bling Teeth Help Little Hip Hop Wannabes Look the Part
Totemic Heaters
The Tiki Radiator Delivers Form and Function
Crafty Cranium Seating
The Pirate and Punisher-Friendly Skull Chair by Vladi Rapaport
Straptastic Seating
The Symi Arm Chair by Casamidy Recalls Ancient Worlds
Floral Spillages
The Diana Balmor Garden Overflows the Balmao Jardin Garden Competition
Fractured Furniture
The OTTA Table by Finne Architects is Sophisticated and Shattered
Spinning Grills
The Calanca Barbeque Cooks Great Food and is Nice to Look At
Crowdsourced Gardening
Landshare Lets Communities Grow Their Veggies Together
People as Plants
Human Shrub Gardens In Front of Colchester, Essex City Hall
DIY Garden Documentaries
Brinno Time-Lapse Camera Records Flower Growth
Puzzle Piece Seating
The Vibrant Tetris Chair by Gabriel Canas
Foosball Grills
Table Soccer BBQ Begs the Question, Where Have You Been All My Life?
Bouncy Seating
The Springtime Chair Bu Frank Winnubst is Made from Bedsprings
Prehistoric Auctions
Rare Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Goes Under Hammer
Futuristic Squiggly Seating
The Exclusive Ripple Chair by William Emmerson
Modern Medieval Grills
The No Screw No Glue BBQ by Joost van Bleiswijk
Artistic Kitchen Appliances
The Amana Jot Fridge Could be a Mural or a Memo
Chain Linked Chairs
Exta Chair Serves as Multifunctional Place to Put Your Bum
Cherry on Top Chairs
The Ring Lounge Chair Looks Good Enough to Eat
Temperature-Reading Tongs
The Digital BBQ Tongs Turn New Cooks Into Grilling Pros
Fiesta Flamingo Crutches
Can Guvenir Will Fly You Into Recovery With His Wild Designs
Solarized Body Heaters
The Endless Warm Hat and Gloves are a Green Way to Stay Toasty
Backless Chairs
The Kenoy Yeh Frame Seat Promotes a Connection to Nature and Earth
Long Distance Grilling
The Remote BBQ Thermometer Makes Summer Cooking Even Better
Ironic Pop Art Chairs
The Lick-Loving Tongue-in-Cheek Chair by Peter Harvey
Driftwood Dinosaurs
Mitsuru Koga Uses Natural Materials for His Art
Multi-Media Patio Heaters
Poseidon Keeps You Toasty, Informed and Plugged in Outside
Butterfly Seating
The Magical Chair of Textures by Tjep for Droog Design
Organ Soaps
Dennis Anderson Sells Spooky Brain Soaps on Etsy Just in Time for Halloween
Cinder Block Clocks
The Nixie Concrete Clock Crushes Competition in the Test of Time
Teetering Dinnerware
The SeeSaw Dining Plate Will Help You Watch Your Weight
Quilted Purple Seats
The Samoa Lounge Chair Looks Mighty Comfy
2-In-1 Lamp Heaters
The Pengtao Yu Muglight Heats Up Those Chilly Nights
Supercharged Relaxation Loungers
The Panasonic Real Pro Massage Chair Includes Unique Features