Ideas For A Backyard Shady Spot

A. Put A Sheet On A Clothesline

Make a tent over the clothesline with an old sheet

B.   If You Don’t Have a Clothesline

If you don’t have a clothesline, hang up a cord or long string for an easy teepee.

Make a private space for your self or kids

Turn the top seam of a sheet over the hula hoop and tie or tack it down. Check dollar stores for hula hoops. If you can’t find them, use pool noodles made into a circle from the dollar store.

Use hula hoops and sheets for a little individual tent

D. Use Big Trees

E. Use an Umbrella

Insert an umbrella into a large cable reel for a shady spot.

F. Make A Little Shaded Beach

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G. Use a Swing Set or Frame

Make a shady spot with linen

Let’s think of a beautiful place for parents and the whole family. If you have a tent or yurt, just set it up. Otherwise…..

J. Make an adult special spot complete with recliners

K. Hang Saris From A Tree For A Beautiful Tent or Yurt

L. Buy a Tent on Etsy

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M. Create a Family Social & Dining Area

N.  Build A Wooden Frame & Add Sailcloth For Backyard Glamping

This is a perfect Staycation in the backyard.

Backyard Glamping
Backyard Glamping
Let's have fun this summer!

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Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

15 thoughts to “Ideas For A Backyard Shady Spot”

  1. I’m going to remember some of these for when our Baby Grand gets older and comes to visit. And his brother, if he ever decides to pop out! And thanks for coming over to Marmelade Gypsy today!

  2. Lovely ideas. My kids used to use our zig zag folding clothes dried and drape it with sheets to make a little play house, then they’d add extensions with chairs, broom poles etc. So much fun.

  3. i used to do that and my kids and grandkids did too! Some of your collection (the sari one and the last one) made me want to go tenting myself. The littles can have the ones made out of sheets ;.>)…… The heat you mention makes me glad I’m not there just now, California and Arizona are having terrible heatwaves and fires too in CA. We cross our fingers that oregon stays ok.

  4. What brilliant ideas! I love the hula hoop tent. It is hot here too in the UK so this post is very good timing. We have a canvas gazebo that we pop up for when it gets really hot. The boys enjoy playing in that.

    Thanks for sharing with #MMBC. Have a lovely Sunday x

  5. We are having an extra hot summer in the UK too, Carol, so these ideas are very timely for us all! Thank you for sharing them. I definitely need to give some of them a try as I tend to burn in the hot sun! I particularly like the last photo you shared of the outdoor bed – it looks so luxurious. Sharing on the H&S Facebook page. Thank you so much for being a part of Hearth and Soul. I hope your week is going well.

  6. What a lovely collection of ideas for creating a peaceful, shady spot in the backyard! Your tips are perfect for making the most of outdoor spaces during the warmer months. Thanks for the inspiration!

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