Ideas for a Backyard Shady Spot

 

  

 

It gets really hot here in Florida; not like regular summer up north. Summer here is a hot, steam tent. When I lived in my house, I enjoyed listening to my neighbor’s children at play in the backyard. I like the sound. Then I started thinking, are they wearing sunscreen? Are they going to burn? As a fair-skinned child, I sunburned easily and had freckles on my face.

Do you make shade for your children’s play – a little place for them to read and get away? I’m a natural-born collector, here are a few ideas I’ve found to help make a shady spot.

 

A. Put A Sheet On A Clothesline

I remember when I was a little girl in Tennessee, we had a clothesline for drying clothes. I used to help hang them up and bring them in.  An old sheet and a few rocks made a tent over the clothesline. 

 

 

  Photo via Crooked Brain

 

 

B.   If You Don’t Have a Clothesline

  

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

 

 

 Photo via Mommyish

 

 

C. Have Hula Hoops?

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. 

 

 Photo Alanna George

 

 

Now, more ideas for fabric tents and sun shades for children to play under and a place for pets to get some shade.

D. Use Big Trees

 

On Facebook, I found a lovely idea for yards with big trees. Again, original source is gone.  Grab some rocks and make a special place.

 

 

 Photo via Facebook

 

 

E. Use an Umbrella

 

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

 

 

 Photo via Habanabel

 

 

F. Make A Little Shaded Beach 

 

 I love this idea for little ones. Make a little shaded beach with a tarp & sandbox. Use 4 poles with the tarp. This beach scene comes complete with chair and little pool.  

  

 

Photo via Better Together 

 Photo via Better Together

G. Use a Swing Set or Frame

 Use a swing set or swing frame and a tarp or sheet to make a kid friendly shady spot.

  

 

 

 Photia Terry’s Fabrics 

Photo via Terry’s Fabrics

  

I. Use Plastic Plumbing Pipes With Fabric

 

This idea could be used to make a large temporary structure for family dining or play. Use plastic pluming pipes to make a house shape and drape with fabric. The size totally depends on the size of the plastic structure. It could be used for glamping.

 

 

 

Photo via Sew 4 Home

 

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

 

  

Photo via Les P’tit Mos Dits

 

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

 

 

Photo via Pinterest

 

L. Buy a Tent on Etsy

 

 

Etsy 

 

 

Tent For Glamping on Etsy

 

 

Vintage Cotton Patchwork Canopy on Etsy

M. Create a Family Social & Dining Area

 

Put up a tent with lights, pillows for a family social & dining area – think Glamping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Photo Instagram

 

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

 

This is a perfect Staycation in the backyard

   

 

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 Photo via Traveling Inspiration

 I loved sharing these beautiful ideas. Happy Almost Summer!

 

 

 

 

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