Yesterday, I talked about what I want in my next house. In a nutshell, I want a larger house out in the country, preferably a farmhouse. That post talked about the general things I want, and mostly covered the interior. Today, I want to talk about what I’d like our outdoor area and yard to be like! Despite the fact that I hate the outdoors, any kind of bug, and detest the heat, I can never stop myself from dreaming about the day we will have an outdoor oasis to call our own.
Currently, our house is on a corner lot (we’re at the corner of two streets), so while we have a large front yard, our “backyard” is basically nonexistent. I really don’t like that we have to go in the front yard to play with the kids, and we are totally lacking privacy. That’s kind of the gist of our yard now, so here’s what I’d ideally like our outdoor space to look like.
A Porch
I really, really, want a front porch or wrap around porch. Our front entrance right now is just a couple of steps and then boom, you’re at the door. I want a covered porch that we can put rocking chairs on. I envision rocking out there in the fall, reading a book and drinking tea, while watching the kids run around in the yard. That’s my big dream. Right now, our front stoop is so ugly and unwelcoming.
A Deck or Patio
Maybe I’m asking for too much, but I’d also love a deck or patio in the backyard. This would be a great place to put our grill, along with some tables and chairs.
Nice Landscaping and Gardens
I’d really love a nicely landscaped yard with all kinds of plants, bushes, flowers, and trees. Right now, we have some large trees in our yard that are very nice, and we just planted a vegetable garden, but that’s about it at the moment.
A Large Yard or Acreage
We don’t need tons and tons of acres, but at the very least, I’d like to have a little land or a large yard. It’d be great for the kids and the dogs, and the other potential animals I’d like to have (see below). Dirt roads and lots of trees sure would be nice, too.
Animals
This may or may not happen, but I kind of really want a couple of goats. We’d have to do a TON of research about them, and if we did get them, it’d be way down the line because we’re really busy right now with the kids and work, but eventually? I’d like some goats, or maybe chickens.
A Shed or Barn
I would love to have a massive barn to use as storage or a place for my imaginary goats, but a shed would do just fine. I just really would love a nice little she-shed out in the yard for some additional storage. We really have next to no storage space in our current house.
Distance and Space
My neighborhood and neighbors are really nice, but I really want a lot of space. I just love the feeling of lots of land and only a couple of neighbors down the road. I think it’d be so serene and nice to just have this little space all our own.
Fencing In the Back and / or Front
If we don’t end up with all the land that I’d ideally like, then a fenced in backyard would be a must. I really want a place for the dogs and kids to just go out and play and run around safely. I hate having to walk a dog in the heat and in the winter. I would also like some kind of decorative fence somewhere out front, maybe a picket or wooden fence just in the front of the yard or house, strictly for the aesthetic. I could decorate it or put lights on it.
Outdoor Lights
You ever see when people put up those string or globe lights on their deck or front porch? They kind of string them across and up top? I love that whole vibe and think it’d be so nice to sit outside under some pretty lights.
That’s what my dream outdoor space looks like right now! What about you?
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