![\"DIY](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-17.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIt can be almost impossible to enjoy the summer weather outdoors if your backyard has the sun beating down on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know from first-hand experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My house was a new, builder-grade home when I bought it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And my yard was just a flat piece of dirt with not an ounce of shade to be found anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I have added a number of shade structures over the years to make my yard bearable in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that’s where this list of backyard shade ideas come from. (Some that I have done. And some that I’m still thinking about adding.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 | Build a gazebo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Open](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nGazebos are a beautiful and permanent way to provide some shade for your patio or deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have always wanted one. So when I was building the deck in my backyard, I decided to include it in the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I built an open air gazebo that doesn’t have a closed-in roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partly because it’s less expensive and less work to do this rather than adding a roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And partly because I found an awesome hanging basket that I wanted to hang from the middle. And the plants would need some light. (Unfortunately, I bought it at HomeGoods a few years ago, and I have never seen it again since).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to build something similar, you can find the instructions for my gazebo in this book<\/a>* (from Amazon). It also has tutorials for other structures that can provide sun protection for your outdoor living space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Metal](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/71npKCGbj2BL.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you want a shade structure with a proper roof, DIY gazebo kits (like this one<\/a>)* are a good way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe metal ones cost about the same as it would to build a wood one from scratch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you just have to follow the directions to put it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 | Construct a pergola<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pergola](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-11.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPergolas are another permanent outdoor shade structure that have wood beams across the top that help to break up the sun<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I built one of these over my grill area, and it’s the most popular spot in my backyard when I have parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building a pergola is relatively easy since they don’t usually have too many awkward angles to cut. (The instructions for building a standard pergola are also in the book*<\/a> I mentioned above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Large](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/05\/cedar-pergola.jpg\")
<\/a>Cedar Pergola Kit<\/a>*<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBut if you want to cut down on your shade structure construction time, there are always DIY pergola kits<\/a>* you can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3 | Add a pergola cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pergola](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/06\/410IpbCGpJL.jpg\")
<\/a>Pergola cover, via Amazon<\/a>*<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you already have a pergola, and just want to block some more sunlight, try one of these pergola covers<\/a>*.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis canopy comes in a few different colors and many different sizes, so it can fit over most types of pergola. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it doesn’t require serious home improvement skills to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get more ideas for pergola shade covers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n4 | Hang outdoor curtains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-10.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAdding outdoor curtains to the sides of a porch, gazebo or pergola provides you with the option of creating shade wherever and whenever you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can draw them closed during the hottest parts of the day or leave them open when you want a bit more sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And they provide privacy while also enhancing the aesthetic of your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out how to make your own inexpensive outdoor curtains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5 | Make a DIY outdoor shade canopy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"DIY](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/1400968993361.jpg\")
<\/a>DIY outdoor shade canopy by Jamie Durie (from HGTV)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor a more modern shade structure that can cover a deck, patio or backyard, try this outdoor shade canopy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a fairly easy DIY project that involves building large square arches and then stretching canvas sheets over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamie Durie (from HGTV)<\/a> used it in one of his backyard makeovers and I love what a statement it makes in the yard..<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Retractable](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/colorful-outdoor-space1.jpg\")
Retractable fabric shade covers, via indecora.com (site no longer available)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you don’t want to build anything, these retractable fabric shade covers may be just what you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add some grommets to strips of outdoor fabric and hang them up with wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have even seen people make these out of drop cloths which would make it a fairly cheap patio cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 | Hang sun shade sails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Multiple](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/custominstall20.jpg\")
<\/a>Sun shade sails from shadesails.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSun shade sails<\/a>* are a fairly inexpensive way to provide patio shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI have never tried them because I wasn’t sure how much shade one triangle sail would provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But then I saw some pictures from shadesails.com<\/a> and realized you don’t have to use just one. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNow they make a lot more sense to me. And they look pretty cool, too!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"White](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/05\/backyard-shade-ideas.jpg\")
\u00a9Mariia Petrakova – stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you want a more relaxed feel, try hanging them more loosely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This instantly creates a tropical, breezy look for your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 | Create a DIY patio cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"DIY](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/1400967432633.jpg\")
<\/a>DIY Sliding Shade Panels by Jamie Durie at HGTV<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis creative backyard shade option is another DIY patio cover idea from Jamie Durie at HGTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe made frames out of thin wood and stretched fabric across them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then hung the frames on wires using eye hooks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That way you can slide them back and forth to provide the shade where you want it. Brilliant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 | Put up patio umbrellas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Multi-colored](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-3.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPutting up umbrellas is an easy way to add shade to your deck or patio that can be moved around and taken down whenever you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which means they’re also perfect if you need a more temporary shade solution (like I do when I’m hosting outdoor parties).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And similar to shade sails, I don’t believe in using just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to provide enough shade to be useful, I think you need at least 3 umbrellas (and possibly more depending on the size of your deck or patio).<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Pink](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-12.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPatio umbrellas also have some extra benefits that you don’t necessarily get with the other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- You can mix and match the colors to add interest.<\/li>
- Some umbrellas have lights<\/a>* installed in them, making them useful at night as well as during the day. The plug-in kind are great because you know they will always turn on.<\/li>
- Or you can get\u00a0solar powered umbrellas<\/a>*. Which are convenient because you don’t need an electrical outlet nearby. But they will need to get quite a bit of sun for the lights to come on at night.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Blue](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-2.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor free-standing umbrellas that will not fall over, I use these concrete umbrella stands on wheels<\/a>*. (You can see them in picture above).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey are very heavy and not all that pretty, but I have never had an umbrella blow over since I started using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you can place them exactly where you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 | Install a retractable awning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Black](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-1.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor a more permanent option that provides coverage close to the house, awnings work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They attach to your home and stick out a few feet, which can shade seating areas nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don’t have experience with these at my home, but I stayed at the Beverley Hills Hilton for a conference a couple of years ago and fell in love with the black and white striped awnings outside their pool rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If I had a place for them, I would install one of these retractable awnings<\/a>* over the deck at the back of my house. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThat way you can block the sun when you want to, but still let light in the windows when you’re not outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 | Plant Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Deck](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-4.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe next option on my list is to plant shade trees. This is kind of an obvious one and it isn’t a quick fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But of all the patio shade ideas I have tried, the trees I planted in my yard have made the biggest difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They not only provide shade for a large portion of the yard, but they also reduce the temperature by a few degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This deck at the back doesn’t need any kind of man-made shade cover because of the natural canopy over top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it’s one of the most comfortable spots in the yard all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need some help figuring out what to plant, my list of backyard trees for small yards<\/a> is a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n11 | Grow vines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Wisteria](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/adobestock_82051832.jpg\")
\u00a9 Alexandre Zveiger – stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis last of my DIY backyard shade ideas is one you may or may not want to do. But I included it just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To provide even more shade, I originally trained some Wisteria to grow over the top of my pergola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It grows fast enough to cover it quickly, looks really pretty when it’s blooming and provides a lot of shade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it was always dropping leaves and twigs, which created more work to clean up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And then when I was trimming it back one year, I found an old snake skin hidden in the branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be clear, we have lots of snakes in the area and generally I don’t mind them since they keep the mice population down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the idea of one slithering around above my head was a little too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I took the Wisteria down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you don’t mind a little extra clean up (and don’t have the snake issue), vines are a great way to add shade to your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And of course, you can plant something other than Wisteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just make sure it grows tall and thick enough to provide the shade you want. Ivy would make a good choice. Most Clematis varieties would not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other shade structure ideas you might like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- DIY Pergola cover ideas<\/a><\/li>
- Pergola lighting ideas<\/a><\/li>
- How to put a roof on a flat pergola<\/a><\/li>
- Backyard privacy ideas<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Have comments or questions about our DIY backyard shade ideas? Tell us in the section below.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPin It So You Don't Forget It!<\/h4><\/wg-pin-it>![\"backyard](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/backyard-shade-ideas-14.jpg\")
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nGazebos are a beautiful and permanent way to provide some shade for your patio or deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have always wanted one. So when I was building the deck in my backyard, I decided to include it in the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I built an open air gazebo that doesn’t have a closed-in roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partly because it’s less expensive and less work to do this rather than adding a roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And partly because I found an awesome hanging basket that I wanted to hang from the middle. And the plants would need some light. (Unfortunately, I bought it at HomeGoods a few years ago, and I have never seen it again since).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to build something similar, you can find the instructions for my gazebo in this book<\/a>* (from Amazon). It also has tutorials for other structures that can provide sun protection for your outdoor living space.<\/p>\n\n\n If you want a shade structure with a proper roof, DIY gazebo kits (like this one<\/a>)* are a good way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The metal ones cost about the same as it would to build a wood one from scratch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And you just have to follow the directions to put it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pergolas are another permanent outdoor shade structure that have wood beams across the top that help to break up the sun<\/p>\n\n\n\n I built one of these over my grill area, and it’s the most popular spot in my backyard when I have parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Building a pergola is relatively easy since they don’t usually have too many awkward angles to cut. (The instructions for building a standard pergola are also in the book*<\/a> I mentioned above).<\/p>\n\n\n But if you want to cut down on your shade structure construction time, there are always DIY pergola kits<\/a>* you can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you already have a pergola, and just want to block some more sunlight, try one of these pergola covers<\/a>*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This canopy comes in a few different colors and many different sizes, so it can fit over most types of pergola. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And it doesn’t require serious home improvement skills to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get more ideas for pergola shade covers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding outdoor curtains to the sides of a porch, gazebo or pergola provides you with the option of creating shade wherever and whenever you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can draw them closed during the hottest parts of the day or leave them open when you want a bit more sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And they provide privacy while also enhancing the aesthetic of your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out how to make your own inexpensive outdoor curtains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a more modern shade structure that can cover a deck, patio or backyard, try this outdoor shade canopy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s a fairly easy DIY project that involves building large square arches and then stretching canvas sheets over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamie Durie (from HGTV)<\/a> used it in one of his backyard makeovers and I love what a statement it makes in the yard..<\/p>\n\n\n If you don’t want to build anything, these retractable fabric shade covers may be just what you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add some grommets to strips of outdoor fabric and hang them up with wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have even seen people make these out of drop cloths which would make it a fairly cheap patio cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sun shade sails<\/a>* are a fairly inexpensive way to provide patio shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have never tried them because I wasn’t sure how much shade one triangle sail would provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But then I saw some pictures from shadesails.com<\/a> and realized you don’t have to use just one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now they make a lot more sense to me. And they look pretty cool, too!<\/p>\n\n\n If you want a more relaxed feel, try hanging them more loosely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This instantly creates a tropical, breezy look for your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This creative backyard shade option is another DIY patio cover idea from Jamie Durie at HGTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He made frames out of thin wood and stretched fabric across them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then hung the frames on wires using eye hooks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That way you can slide them back and forth to provide the shade where you want it. Brilliant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting up umbrellas is an easy way to add shade to your deck or patio that can be moved around and taken down whenever you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Which means they’re also perfect if you need a more temporary shade solution (like I do when I’m hosting outdoor parties).<\/p>\n\n\n\n And similar to shade sails, I don’t believe in using just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to provide enough shade to be useful, I think you need at least 3 umbrellas (and possibly more depending on the size of your deck or patio).<\/p>\n\n\n Patio umbrellas also have some extra benefits that you don’t necessarily get with the other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For free-standing umbrellas that will not fall over, I use these concrete umbrella stands on wheels<\/a>*. (You can see them in picture above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are very heavy and not all that pretty, but I have never had an umbrella blow over since I started using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And you can place them exactly where you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a more permanent option that provides coverage close to the house, awnings work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They attach to your home and stick out a few feet, which can shade seating areas nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t have experience with these at my home, but I stayed at the Beverley Hills Hilton for a conference a couple of years ago and fell in love with the black and white striped awnings outside their pool rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If I had a place for them, I would install one of these retractable awnings<\/a>* over the deck at the back of my house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That way you can block the sun when you want to, but still let light in the windows when you’re not outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next option on my list is to plant shade trees. This is kind of an obvious one and it isn’t a quick fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But of all the patio shade ideas I have tried, the trees I planted in my yard have made the biggest difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They not only provide shade for a large portion of the yard, but they also reduce the temperature by a few degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This deck at the back doesn’t need any kind of man-made shade cover because of the natural canopy over top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And it’s one of the most comfortable spots in the yard all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need some help figuring out what to plant, my list of backyard trees for small yards<\/a> is a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This last of my DIY backyard shade ideas is one you may or may not want to do. But I included it just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To provide even more shade, I originally trained some Wisteria to grow over the top of my pergola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It grows fast enough to cover it quickly, looks really pretty when it’s blooming and provides a lot of shade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it was always dropping leaves and twigs, which created more work to clean up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And then when I was trimming it back one year, I found an old snake skin hidden in the branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be clear, we have lots of snakes in the area and generally I don’t mind them since they keep the mice population down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But the idea of one slithering around above my head was a little too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So I took the Wisteria down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you don’t mind a little extra clean up (and don’t have the snake issue), vines are a great way to add shade to your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And of course, you can plant something other than Wisteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just make sure it grows tall and thick enough to provide the shade you want. 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| Construct a pergola<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>3 | Add a pergola cover<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>4 | Hang outdoor curtains<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n5 | Make a DIY outdoor shade canopy<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>6 | Hang sun shade sails<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>7 | Create a DIY patio cover<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>8 | Put up patio umbrellas<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n9 | Install a retractable awning<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n10 | Plant Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n11 | Grow vines<\/h2>\n\n\n
Other shade structure ideas you might like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Have comments or questions about our DIY backyard shade ideas? Tell us in the section below.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pin It So You Don't Forget It!<\/h4><\/wg-pin-it>
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