Japandi mixes Japanese calm with Scandinavian warmth: low, simple furniture, light wood, soft neutral colours and very few, carefully chosen objects. Natural materials and good light do most of the decorating. This backyard uses a soft blues palette to tie the pieces together.

The shopping list for this japandi backyard has 5 pieces at about $428 in total, around $126 below the usual list prices. Every item is a real product on Amazon, so prices and stock can change — the price on Amazon is the one that counts.

The ZeboZap 32"–70" Outdoor Full Motion Pillar & Post TV Mount is shown where it fits the room. It is a featured partner product: it is clearly marked, and the design works just as well without it.

Outdoors, choose weather-resistant materials — powder-coated metal, acacia or teak, and quick-dry cushions — and plan where things go in the off-season. An outdoor rug and string lights do more than any single piece to make the space feel like a room. On a tight budget, put most of the money into the piece you use every day and save on accessories you can swap later.