When it comes to going on a romantic getaway, it’s not necessarily about the destination but the mindset and the setting that you manage to provide.
This year, due to all the travel bans and pandemic-caused restrictions, chances are that your romantic trip (or even honeymoon) is canceled.
However, there’s still a way to save the day. What if you managed to build your own romantic backyard hut?
This way, you could still get your little getaway, raise the value of your property and make a place where (instead of that one or two weeks) you could spend every single weekend with your partner. With that in mind and without further ado, here are several tips.
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Measure everything
The first thing you need to do is plan the location of the hut, make an estimate of its approximate size and figure out the style that you’re aiming for.
Keep in mind that the hut itself is going to take more room than the structure itself. Why? Well, because you want to add functionality to its surroundings, as well.
Now, if you’re not that keen on spending the night there, you might want to go for a gazebo instead. A grill-gazebo is another great idea.
Keep in mind, however, that when not using it as a vacation house, you can transform this hut into a fully-functional shed, instead.
The surroundings
There’s so much that you can add to this shed in order to make it more functional. For instance, you may make a small front porch (big enough for two chairs).
Other than this, you might consider building a fire pit in front of the hut. Why? Well, if the romantic ambiance is what you’re aiming for, there’s nothing more passionate and exciting than spending the night in your own backyard, roasting marshmallows, fully embracing the nature within your backyard.
In order to make your place more visually pleasing in as little time as possible, consider planting some fast-growing vines just next to it.
Choose quality timber
Keep in mind that just because you won’t live there, this doesn’t mean that you don’t want this structure to last.
We’ve already mentioned (in the introduction) that one of the functions of this hut is to raise the value of the property. This is only true if it’s quality-made and this includes the right materials.
So, do some research on where you can buy quality construction timber, do your calculations and place an order.
The fact that you probably won’t travel abroad this year will more than make some room in your budget for such a purchase.
Location and orientation
The thing you need to understand about this hut is the fact that you’re making a mental getaway.
Now, it’s going to be somewhat difficult within the range of your own household but there are a couple of tricks that you can use.
First of all, you can rotate it so that the windows or front doors look away from the home.
This way, all you’ll be able to see is the nature in your backyard and all the elements in front of the place. Also, it all comes down to the amount of space that you have available.
The interior
One of the things you need to keep in mind is the fact that a huge portion of the romantic factor comes down to the interior decoration.
When it comes to this, you need to appeal to all the senses. Some fresh flowers for the pleasant aroma are a nice idea, while scented candles can be just as good of an idea.
Cushions and soft, woolen rugs should give the place that warm, cozy sensation when walking barefooted, whilst signs and lights from somewhere like Neon Mama can help to add a stylish touch. As for colors, you just cannot go wrong with red (especially if you’re trying to enhance the passion aspect of it all).
However, going rustic is not a bad idea either. With a backyard hut, this last idea won’t be that hard to achieve.
In conclusion
The very last thing you need to keep in mind is the fact that it’s all about the mindset. Can a backyard hut replace a real romantic getaway? Well, it all depends on you and your partner.
Still, all the love and hard work that you put into this project have to amount to something. This might be exactly what you need.
