A palapa has a thatched roof.
When you aren't able to make it to the seashore, the next best thing is to create a beachlike environment in your own backyard or patio. This enables you to take an instant vacation every time you step outside or onto your porch. While you might not be able to complete all the steps in creating your personal beach, you can accomplish a few without remortgaging your home.
Instructions
1. Clean your yard and patio, and remove any non-beachlike furniture and decor. It might be time for a yard sale.
2. Install exterior ceiling fans on the patio. Select fans in a palm, tropical or Casablanca style.
3. Cover the patio floor mats.
4. Select patio furniture in outdoor wicker or rattan.
5. Drape a large fishing net across an exterior wall off the patio. Artfully arrange the net and decorate it with large seashells.
6. Place torch lighting strategically around the yard.
7. Landscape the yard or add potted plants to the patio, using tropical plants such as bird of paradise and palm trees.
8. Add a water feature to the area, such as a fountain, to bring in the sound of water. Select a fountain that fits into the beach theme.
9. Install a palapa structure in the backyard to use as a bar, gazebo or over a table. A palapa is a structure with bamboo bars and a thatched roof.
10. Build a swimming pool in the backyard that has a beach entrance and pebble tech surface.
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