If you happen to have a large tree in your backyard that you want to cut, don’t do that, a living tree has a whole ton of advantages! It can become a focal point in the space, it can provide shade on a hot day and it can even welcome birds if you add some birdhouses. More than that, you can also integrate the tree into your design and give it more function, and here are some ideas how.
Deck Around The Tree
Integrate your living trees into the deck: it looks very contemporary and bold and they will accent the space. You can also build a deck right around the tree and turn the whole space into a daybed with pillows. Lying here on a hot day, in shade and with lemonade – what a lovely way to beat the heat! Accent your tree with string lights or spotlights to make it a cool focal point.
The tree is integrated into the deck and is accented with lights as a focal point.
The trees grow in the deck and are surroudned with greenery.
The deck includes a couple of living trees that add a natural and organic feel to the space.
The deck is built right around the tree, so the sitting zone is placed right here.
Integrate the tree into the deck and illuminate it as a focal point in the garden.
The roof terrace features a deck with plants and trees integrated and modern furniture.
Furniture Around The Tree
Building a bench right around the tree is also a cool idea: you will have a nice seat for one or several people right under the tree, no need to sit on the ground. You can also build a dining table or a bar counter around your tree, everything depends on your needs. A dining table with a tree growing right inside it – isn’t it a bold solution?
The trees are growing in the table giving a unique look to this dining spot.
Place your dining space right under the tree, so you will be able to hang lights and lanterns on the branches.
Surround a tree with a stylish hexagon bench and add pillows, and a lovely relax spot in the shade is ready.
This creative box-shaped bench matches the cottage aesthetics and birdhouses welcome wildlife.
The bench and the stool are placed right under the tree as a simple sitting zone, and lanterns are hanging on the branches.
The tall stained table around the tree is a nice spot to have meals and drinks and it doesn't take much space.
The tree is surrounded with a round weathered bench that looks a little bit magical.
The little corner is made shady with a living tree that grows right in the table, what a catchy idea!.
The green corner bench around the tree supports the cottage aesthetics of the garden.
This classic stained round bench makes the tree look more neat and sophisticated and matches the overall aesthetics of the garden.
The tree is incorporated right into the floating bench creating a gorgeous modern look.
The round blue bench contrasts the blooming pink tree and adds even more color to the garden.
The seat is placed right on the raised garden bed, on which the tree is growing and it looks cozy and welcoming.
The stained square bench gives the tree a clean and stylish modern look.
Furniture On The Tree
If building anything is too complicated, add furniture to the tree itself. It can be a swing, a hammock, a swinging or hanging chair or bench, it’s totally up to you. Add a side table and lights right on the branches, and voila, you have a cool relaxation spot.
The bold striped hammock is attached to the trees that create shade over it.
This wicker swinging chair is a cool space both for a human and for a pet.
The hanging boho chair features a pillow and a blanket and lights and lanterns over it add coziness to the nook.
The egg-shaped chair is suspended to the blooming tree, and this is an adorable place to sit.
The tree creates some shade over the dining space and also holds the hammock with pillows.
This unusual nook is done wiht a swinging chair and a tree slice table with a lamp. (via hearthandpetals).
The swing is hanging right on the tree and it's a cool and simple way to make use of the tree you have. (via toolzview).
This vintage bench is hanging right on the tree and it's a lovely way to embrace an old and large one.
The trees are holding a boho hammock with fringe and lots of pillows, a lovely nook to have a rest.
The modern mini garden features a large tree that holds a hammock and a swing providing shade to the yard. (via diydekoideen).
Furniture Under The Tree
Compose a sitting or dining zone right under the tree, and this way you will get shade on a hot day and light at night as you will be able to hang lights and lanterns right on the branches. It’s such a cool idea, to have dinner under the tree, with lights over your head!
The sitting zone with a coffee table is placed right under the tree, which is styled with lanterns and a birdhouse.
This lovely Mediterranean space under the tree is illuminated with a lamp hanging on it at night.
Place a lounger under a tree and a table and you will get a cool outside spot for relaxing or even working here.
The tree creates some shade over the outdoor dining space and lanterns are hanging on the branches.
Kids’ Playground
Use the tree to build a tree house for your kids and maybe even for yourself. Add a slide, a staircase and some swings and your children will appreciate this activity spot. Just several swings and a climbing wall are also great to boost outdoor activities, and more than that, you can even compose a sand box under the tree! Your kids will play there being protected from excessive sunlight, that’s smart, isn’t it?
The tree is used to build a climbing complex for kids around it. It's a smart idea to boost their activities outdoors.
The tree is turned into a whole activity space for the kids. The deck is built around it, and there are several different swings.
This tree house includes a staircase and a slide, and it's a whole activity spot around just one tree.
This tree slice bench is located right under the trees, and with greenery around it looks very natural. (via quietjoyathome).
This large tree is styled in a creative way: with a sand box! So the kids playing here will be a bit protected from the sun. (via diydekoideen).