Our Story

Backyard Elites is owned and operated by BRAATA LLC, a U.S.-based company located in Ladson, South Carolina. We created Backyard Elites to make it easier for homeowners to find quality products for comfortable, functional, and inviting outdoor spaces.

Our collection brings together outdoor living essentials including pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, patio furniture, grills, and more. Rather than trying to offer everything, we focus on products from established suppliers that meet our expectations for quality, functionality, and long-term value.

Whether you're refreshing a patio, creating an outdoor cooking area, or designing a complete backyard retreat, Backyard Elites is here to help you find the right products for the space you envision.

Novelette

Founder, Backyard Elites

Novelette founded Backyard Elites from a lifelong belief in continuous learning, embracing new challenges, and pursuing opportunities to create something meaningful.

With an accomplished professional career and an extensive academic background that includes two master’s degrees and a PhD, Novelette has spent years developing the discipline, curiosity, and attention to detail that now shape her approach to Backyard Elites. Her professional experiences taught her the importance of thoughtful decision-making, clear communication, and providing value to the people she serves.

Her journey into eCommerce began with a desire to learn new skills while finally pursuing something she had long wanted to do: build a business of her own. Combined with her genuine interest in creating comfortable and inviting outdoor spaces, that ambition became the foundation for Backyard Elites.

Backyard Elites was created as an online destination for thoughtfully selected outdoor living products that help customers make more of their backyards and outdoor spaces. Novelette understands that purchasing a substantial product online requires confidence in both the product and the company behind it. That perspective guides the store’s focus on clear information, carefully selected products, and helpful customer support.

For Novelette, Backyard Elites represents a new chapter built around curiosity, personal growth, and a genuine passion for the outdoor living space. Her goal is to continue developing a business customers can feel comfortable turning to when investing in their homes and the spaces where they spend time with family and friends.

“I have always believed in continuing to learn and challenge myself. Backyard Elites gave me the opportunity to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time - build a business of my own while creating something meaningful for others.”

— Novelette, Founder of Backyard Elites

What We Stand For

We believe a great outdoor space should be built around quality, functionality, and lasting value. That's why we work with established suppliers and focus on products designed for real-world outdoor living.

We also believe buying a high-value product online shouldn't feel complicated. Clear information, straightforward communication, and helpful support are central to the experience we want to provide.

Ultimately, Backyard Elites isn't just about individual products. It's about helping you create an outdoor space where you can relax, entertain, gather, and enjoy more time at home.

Our Commitment to You

When you shop with Backyard Elites, we understand that you're making an important investment in your home and outdoor space. Our goal is to make that decision easier by providing clear product information, thoughtfully selected options, and responsive support throughout your shopping experience.

From your first question through delivery, we're here to help you make an informed choice and feel confident about your purchase.