1. CREATE A FOCAL POINT
Make your outdoor space stand out with a unique focal point, such as a water feature or a sculpture, recommends Hanna Bell of the Gardeninghood.com blog. 'These features can add a wow factor to your backyard and help create a sense of luxury. 'Adding a fire pit to your backyard is an easy way to create an upscale look and feel,' she continues. 'You can choose a gas or wood-burning fire pit to fit your budget and style. Fire pits provide a great gathering place for friends and family and can help keep you warm on cool nights. Plus, you can use it to cook s'mores, adding a fun twist to your outdoor space.'
2. SIMPLIFY YOUR PLANTING CHOICES
Cramming a wide range of flowers into your space can offer a whimsical and romantic feel. But often, less is more for a luxurious look – so consider simplifying your choices to a few select varieties, and planting them en masse.
'Modern landscape design often utilizes a small selection of plants, repeated in purposeful ways,' says Landscape Designer Ben Bowen
3. STICK TO A THEME
'Nothing makes a yard look perfectly luxurious like a common theme,' says Mark Bradley, the CEO of Landscape Management Network. 'Your outdoor furniture, for example, doesn't all have to be the same material or color, but should have something that ties each piece together.
'You don't have to spend a lot of money on your outdoor furniture; if it's well-kept and every piece complements each other piece, it will look far more expensive than it actually is,' he adds.
4. PICK MATERIALS THAT HAVE A LUXE FEEL
Materials can make all the difference in a backyard, so choose wisely, for both your hardscaping and decor. Paving is perfect for that clean, modern look. Costs can vary hugely, so you'll likely find something that can fit your budget as well as elevate the look of the space. Large formats and minimal, sleek finishes are an easy route to an orderly aesthetic.
5. KEEP ON TOP OF MAINTENANCE
'The little details make a huge difference, especially when it comes to making your outdoor space look more valuable than it actually is,' says Mark Bradley of Landscape Management Network.