Filled with sun-centric activities to ensure you have an enjoyable season, this list often involves hobbies that can be done in the comfort of your own backyard.

Maybe you want to spend more time reading, or finish an entire cookbook with cooking. Whatever your summer goals are, we have some ideas for outdoor decor that can help you achieve them. Here are five popular outdoor looks from Instagram this week that will help you tick off every item on your summer bucket list.

Bistro on the back porch

For those of you who love to cook or have ambitious summer cooking plans, you'll want a place where you can enjoy these treats. Enter: this back porch bistro look from @homewithrue.

"The outdoor patio with bistro table sets the stage for long, leisurely conversations and laughter-filled evenings," says Madison Modern Homes designer Robin DeCapua." Invite your friends to cook with you - you'll need extra help if you want to tackle the whole cookbook!"

Patio potting bench

Every great gardener needs a bonsai bench to organise plants and prepare seeds. In a post by @ohhomelygirl, we were particularly intrigued by this moody bonsai bench.

"This potting bench," says designer Dani Smith, "is a fantastic example of how to use your outdoor space to boost your interest and focus on your bucket list." It is perfect if you are interested in gardening, or even enjoy repotting and propagating houseplants, it sets an intention and provides a sense of beauty for casual living."

Garden Reading Room

Looking for a quiet place where you can devour your ever-increasing amount of summer reading? Curate a reading corner like the one seen in this post by @cuckoolandcom.

"A comfy outdoor chair, adorned with plush cushions and cozy blankets, will invite you to curl up and immerse yourself in your literary adventures," says DeCapua." Set up a small table nearby with a refreshing glass of lemonade and a stack of books. With your summer garden reading corner, you'll be able to indulge your love of reading while basking in the beauty of nature."

Backyard fire pit

Need a place to hang out with your kids around the fire? Check out this fire pit setup in a post by @outdoordesignerstore.

"I especially love this gathering area," says Smith, "because it's the perfect base for entertaining." Just light the fire pit and surround it with cushions, blankets, a lantern or two and a tray with drinks and you can't go wrong.

Tiki bar by the pool

If learning how to shake up some new craft cocktails is on your summer bucket list, you might want to have a place to show off your skills.

This poolside tiki bar, seen in a post by @fincadelicaibiza, is a luxurious version of what you can achieve in your own backyard.

Refreshing drinks, good vibes and lots of fun - yay for the perfect poolside tiki bar," says DeCapua.

Enjoy: a tiki bar with a thatched roof, or keep it classic with this wooden bar table.