These patio decorating ideas add new life to seasonal spaces.
Whether your patio needs a little (or big) upgrade before you head outdoors, consider these tips.
We’re sharing ideas to help bring your indoor style outdoors.
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Add a Pop of Color
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Balance a minimal palette with a bright spot of color.
They can also act a graphic, plant-filled element in an outdoor space.
Keep It Cozy
Another way to bring function to a space is by incorporating anoutdoor fire table.
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A natural material, like stone, adds texture.
Bonus: It will encourage you and your guests to linger longer outdoors no matter the season.
Add Artful Moments
Even outdoor spaces can benefit from wall decor.
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Rather, hold out for a sculptural piece that will also feel like an eye-catching piece of art.
These leafy, quick-growing trees are an effective way to create natural barriers and add interest.
These seats and swings make the perfect destination for curling up with a good book.
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The spaces will feel more cohesive and less jarring as you move from one space to another.
Mix and Match
Just like indoors, it’s easy to mix and match furniture.
Be Mindful of Lighting
Here, lanterns set near the garden steps double as decor.
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Once the sun sets, functional fixtures to help avoid trips and spills when walking up and down stairs.
Bonus points if you go the extra mile and top it with a potted plant.
Available in modern and classic patterns, this motif never goes out of style.
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Whether a on porch or covered patio, treat the walls to an easy-to-applynatural limewash.
Plus, the simple grid pattern will adds a slight but impactful graphic touch.
In that case, consider a built-in.
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It will look like it was designed to be there all along.
A chair or two flanking the front door is perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails.
Create seating using roomy sofas with sets of chairs and even a cozy loveseat on one side.
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Using stone, small tile, or even paint, create the feel of an outdoor rug.
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