If you’ve ever desired more space in your home, you’re not alone. That’s why so many people add on to their residences, or why the remodeling industry continues to enjoy such busy and flush times. But there’s a different way to approach coming up with a new and better space in which to retreat and find calm and a sense of serenity, and that’s to extend your living space into your outdoor space with a backyard oasis.

That might sound fussy and complicated and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be any of those things. Creating a backyard oasis needs to start with goals and a plan, and it may be worth it to come up with something formal with a landscape architect. Yes, you’ll have to spend money, but you’ll also be able to spread out and stage your project if you choose. Ready to learn more? This graphic can help.

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