Eight Awesome Outdoor Decorating Ideas
Looking for ways to freshen up your outdoor space without breaking the bank? Myself and seven other bloggers are all sharing our best outdoor decorating ideas, as well as tips and tricks for making your outdoor spaces feel as cozy as the indoors!
Well, we’ve had nice weather for about the last week, and as a result, I have about a million outdoor decor ideas spinning around in my head! Every year about this time, I start dreaming of all the things I’d like to add (side yard landscaping), things I want to update (our lounge furniture), and of course, ways to spruce things up that don’t cost a fortune.
We spend a lot of time outdoors, and though we did renovate our pool last year, this year I’m all about some small changes that don’t break the bank but still add a lot of coziness and charm! Take a peek below at how much my new outdoor chandeliers changed the patio, as well as the outdoor decorating ideas my friends are sharing, too!
Here’s eight of our best outdoor decorating tips…
Use Pillows & Throws
from Ann at On Sutton Place
One of my favorite things to do to cozy up our porch & patio is to add soft furnishings…specifically pillows and throw blankets. Our front porch is covered, so I use pillows year round. For our patio, which is not covered, I keep pillows in our family room, and bring them out when needed.
Use colors that coordinate with your home, or use the colors of the season. Adding a throw blanket to chairs and sofas during the cooler months of the year makes your outdoor space comfortable and inviting, and adds some extra color, too. I’ve been asked many times what I do if my porch pillows get wet…and the answer is that I don’t do anything! I simply wait for them to dry out, which they eventually do. To get more information about the porch decor pictured above, click {HERE.}
Use One Element to Tie Everything Together
from Lory at Designthusiasm
Add a Wreath
from Yvonne at StoneGable
Bring the Inside Out
from Rhoda at Southern Hospitality
Outdoor spaces are my favorite, and I’ve found that it’s easy with just a few tips to make an outdoor space comfortable, cozy with the feel of a real room and extension of your indoor spaces. Adding cozy outdoor rugs, cushions and pillows to a space is a definite must for an outdoor space. Plants also add life and texture, as well as artwork, side tables to place a drink, hanging lanterns for cozy ambient lighting. If you add all those elements to your outdoor rooms, they will instantly feel like home.
Add Some Shade
from Janet at Shabbyfufu
Summer is a long season here in the south! We often use our outdoor areas as an extension of the home, and strive to ensure that they are comfortable. Not only do we want to keep ourselves and our guests cool, but it’s essential to shield everyone from the sun and provide protection from the rain.
One of the most budget friendly ways to add shade is with a patio umbrella. There are so many color and size options available and currently many are on pre-season sale. If you have a yard or small garden space, consider a pop up cabana or canopy. Another great option is a pergola to create the feel of an outdoor room and fill with seating to enjoy. For more ideas on freshening up your patio for the warm months, click HERE.
Outdoor Lighting
from Sheila at Maison de Cinq
One of the things I love about French farmhouse style is how it really captures that romantic feeling – even when those spaces are outdoors! Last year we revamped our outdoor living space, but since we don’t have electricity out there, and I didn’t want to spend money to add it, I decided to go the European route and add romantic outdoor chandeliers. After all, what’s more romantic than eating by candlelight?
It’s amazing how different it looks now, and how much cozier it feels! Come on over to Maison de Cinq to see how much ambiance they add, as well as lots more French farmhouse inspiration!
Add the Element of Sound
from Diane at In My Own Style
When choosing how to decorate your patio, deck or porch for outdoor living in style this year, don’t forget to add the element of sound in the way of wind chimes. Think all sound alike? Think again. Find out where you can listen to audio samples to choose just the right sound and design that will not only add some pretty, but also add a relaxing effect on the energy and mood of your outdoor living space.
Achieve a Collected Look
from Cindy at Rough Luxe Lifestyle
Achieving a collected look on your porch or patio is easy if you mix and match styles, finishes, and textures for interest. Add character and charm by combining the old and the new. Mix in your found treasures for personality and fun. Please come over to Rough Luxe Lifestyle to get the rest of my tips, and to see our porch!
I hope you enjoyed all of our outdoor decorating ideas! It’s so easy to make the outdoors feel cozy and beautiful these days, by adding pillows, rugs, or lighting it can become an extension of the inside of your home. So even if you aren’t in the market for a full makeover or renovation, these easy to implement tips will still bring that cozy feeling to your porch or patio!
Happy Spring!
Sheila
xo
