Patio decor ideas go past essentials like seat cushions and umbrellas.
Privacy screens, painted furniture, outdoor rugs and more add color and fun.
A few colorful updates can turn a lackluster backyard into an inviting outdoor room.
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Colorful Outdoor Fabrics
Outdoor fabrics are an easy way to add color to your backyard.
This allows you to easily redo your backyard color scheme without completely starting over.
Colorful Backyard Retreat
Carve out a cozy backyard retreatwith colorful outdoor furniture and accessories.
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In this backyard, an umbrella repeats the sunny color used on pillows, throws, and side tables.
More significant elements, including the furniture and area rug, remain neutral to balance the colorful accents.
Creative Outdoor Rug
Update a plain outdoor rug to add color and pattern to your backyard.
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A smooth, low-pile material like sisal works best for crisp lines.
Set a colorful tone for your outdoor space with a back door decked in a fresh hue.
Choose a color that works with your home’sexisting exterior palette.
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The color will add an unexpected twist and make an outdoor room feel cozy and inviting.
For balance, opt for lighter furnishings and bright accessories.
A gravel frameties the firepitto the rest of the drought-tolerant gravel garden.
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Here,hanging baskets and planterssupply greenery to make up for the yard’s lack of grassy areas.
The lush green leaves help set off the bright white furniture and colorful outdoor pillows.
This set ofretro-style lawn chairscomplements the bright yellow blooms that fill the surrounding containers.
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Backyard Design Inspiration
Look to the flowers and plants in your yard for color inspiration.
Purple pillows on this patio match the flowers blooming in the nearby containers.
Pick paint colors that match cushion colors or outdoor furniture.
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Brightly colored glassware, placemats, or napkins can also elevatebackyard entertaining.
Welcoming Outdoor Seating
Add a splash of color to an outdoor seating area with bright chairs.
In this backyard, green, pink, and orange metal chairs pop against the neutral patio.
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A colorful hammock rounds out the fun, welcoming space.
Light and Bright Backyard
A verdant backyard can feel heavy with dark greens and wood tones.
Brighten youroutdoor entertainment areawith a light-colored outdoor rug, white furniture, and vibrant throw pillows.
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Colorful fabrics and glass side tables boost this patio’s light and bright energy.
Container Garden Accents
Quickly brighten an outdoor space with colorful containers.
Choose pots in various colors, sizes, and textures to add dimension to your patio.
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For a balanced look, pick one of the colors to play a more dominant role.
Here, blue creates a comforting base for the outdoor seating area, while orange accents provide bright contrast.
Patterned Privacy Screen
A decorative screen helps delineate outdoor spaces, but it should also add style.
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Look to your outdoor furniture or landscaping for color inspiration.
Distressed finishes andbold lighting accessoriesgive this open-air dining space even more personality.
Consider adding an outdoor rug for a pulled-together look.
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Turquoise accent chairs influence the watery blues and lively green throw pillows for a coordinated finish.
Vibrant Backyard Accessories
Bring your outdoor spaces to life with vibrant decorative accessories.
Look to garden sculptures, gazing balls, and accent furniture with interesting shapes and designs.
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This is a great way to add whimsical color to the backyard.
Outdoor-Friendly Rugs
Explore outdoor rug options to make exterior living spaces feel more like rooms.
However, they’re specially fabricated to brave moisture, sunlight, and other weather elements.
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Outdoor Wall Art
Suspended flowerpots can become colorful wall art for your outdoor room.
Start with nine terra-cotta pots and coat the bases with spray paint.
Next, plot the grid arrangement and secure pot hangers to the fence.
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Finish by suspending pots from hangers and filling each container withbrightly colored annualsor herbs.
For an easycenterpiece to dress up the tabletopuse a series oflow-maintenance succulentsin colorful ceramic pots.
Define Backyard Zones
Use colorful backyard ideas to divide the space intospecific outdoor rooms.
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This backyard applies outdoor fabrics in various colors to distinguish different zones.
Bright red cushions and accessories make the conversation area stand out.
Fancy Garden Fence
Separate a garden from the rest of the backyard with a colorful fence.
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In this backyard, bright green and blue hues pop against the grass and plants.
The fence provides a colorful view from any angle.
Garden Shed Surprise
An unassuming garden shed becomes a pretty focal point with a new door color.
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Tall planters nearby add more color.
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