From Playdates to Date Night: 8 Backyard Tents for Summer Fun
Backyard tents and forts supply summer days (and nights!) with endless opportunity for imagination. This summer, make the most of your yard and your time off with these ways to create instant fun and memories right at home. I've gathered together 8 delightful finds below to inspire your backyard fun, click through and check them out!
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1. Keep It Simple
It doesn't have to be elaborate, just a fun little spot to read and play!
2. Whimsical Escape
Shooting for whimsy? Use colorful quilts and patterned sheets to create a true haven for relaxation and creativity.
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3. Some Assembly Required
Not into DIY? Order this cute tent by Cath Kidston, one of my favorite textile designers.
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4. Teepee DIY
Here's a great tutorial on how to DIY a back yard teepee, so fun!
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5. Date Night
Here's a fun twist on a backyard fort. Why not do date night at home by creating a little escape right in your backyard? Such a fun idea!
6. Moonlight Magic
Make your backyard tent magical by hanging a few lights for ambiance at night. These mason jars are a sweet touch.
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7. Backyard Escape
Wouldn't it be fun to create a backyard escape just like this one? Set an old boy scout tent on a platform and make it happen!
8. Laid-back Lifestyle
Sometimes it's as easy as hanging a tent over the clothesline.
- By Gabrielle Blair
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