5 Worth It Patio Decorating Ideas You Will Want to Do Right Now

This post is about five patio decorating ideas that will refresh your outdoor space.

Spring will be here soon enough, and there is nothing better than planning your outdoor space, so you can get the most out of the warm weather. There are so many inexpensive ways you can up level your outdoor area so that you want to be out there.

This post will give you inexpensive patio decorating ideas that you can get ready right now.

Outdoor Ideas

Decorating your patio doesn’t really have to cost a lot of money. Keep your budget in mind when you’re deciding on what you want to do.

All of the suggestions listed here will create a space in your backyard that you love, and you get to decide how much you want to spend on it.

How to Structure Your Space

Start by identifying your zone.

The best way to decorate your patio would be by thinking of it as a room in and of itself.

When you design a room, you should be thinking about its function and size. This is just as important for your outside space.

Front Porch Ideas

For example, if it’s only a walkway to your front door, you will not have any furniture, but you will rely on decorating it to make it welcoming.

If there is room for chairs so you can sit and watch the cars go by, think about making that feel like a room. You can do this by adding a small outdoor rug, a small table where you can place your beverage, and pillows so that sitting there is comfortable.

Cheap Front Porch Ideas

The ideas listed above do not have to cost a lot of money. With discount stores ranging from Walmart to Home Goods, there are enough options out there to find ways to add character for a fraction of the price.

If your budget is extremely limited, prioritize what you want to do right now. What would add the most bang for your buck? Adding furniture may cost a little more to start, but it’s going to take up a lot of space while also defining what you want to do in that area.

Investing in planters with some greenery or flowers will also soften the hardscape of the patio, giving it dimension. You shouldn’t rely only on the shrubbery in your yard to do this.

Patio Decorating Ideas for the Backyard

What you can do with a small is decided by the size you have to work with. If your patio is rather large, you can make more than one zone. For example, you can have an eating zone and a seating zone.

However, if you don’t, decide on which type of “room” best suits your family's needs. Many people love to eat outdoors, so a dining area is what makes the most sense. Others love to sit and have a conversation. It may be better to have couches with a coffee table.

Patio Decorating How To

Now that you’ve got the plan on the “room” you want to create, you’ve given your space purpose.

But you don’t only want to have purpose. You want it to look and feel like a space that you want to be.

That’s where decorating comes in.

Here are five easy ways for you to decorate your outdoor patio so that you will love being out there.

1
Add Pillows
2
Get a rug
3
Buy Planters
4
Decorate your table surface
5
Add lighting

Add Pillows. Your patio is a hard surface as is your furniture. Adding pillows is one way to soften the space up. Plus, if you plan on spending a lot of time outside, it can make it more comfortable.

The best part of adding pillows is that it’s a low cost way to add personality and color. Plus, if you want to change things in the future, it’s a lot cheaper to change pillows than your furniture set!

Get a rug. Like pillows, rugs add personality and color to your space. Oftentimes, you can find one for around $100 if you look at your discount stores.

They are such a great addition because they help define the area visually. An unexpected bonus is that they protect your feet from the summer heat that collects in the surface of your patio!

Outdoor rugs are wonderful and last a few seasons if you take them in for the colder months. They should be able to be power washed so cleaning them at the beginning of each season is pretty easy as well.

Get Planters. With so many sizes and styles, finding ones that speak to you should be easy. Walmart always has a great selection, and you can make the space your own by clustering a few together in different spots. Typically, grouping them in odd numbers looks best.

If you want to grab a large planter, a suggestion is to fill it most of the way with foam from old packaging. It will save you money on filling it with soil, and it will make the planter lighter if you want to move it in the future.

Decorate your table surface. It may not be something you leave out daily, but adding a tray with a battery operated lighting element or a books will add personality to your space.

Another idea is to have a little planter or two of herbs that not only dress your table but can be used in your cooking as well.

Add lighting. I’ve heard people talk smack about the Edison style string lights, but I’m not over them! Truth be told, you are not limited to the Edison style if you plan on draping your lights across the area.

The overall goal is to offer your space more than the harsh lights that are on the outside of your house and to be able to use your space into the night.

The Takeaways

Always define your space because it lets you better understand how it will function in your day to day
Being that patios are made up of hard elements like the flooring and furniture, soften it up and give it character
Pillows allow for an inexpensive way to add color and personality to your space
Rugs can help define the shape and size of the space you’re working with
Planters can be functional and beautiful. Adding them to your space will add dimension
Stringing lights and adding smaller light elements can give you more usable hours with your patio space while also creating ambiance

All of these patio decorating ideas are doable on every budget. There are planters that cost hundreds of dollars, and there are planters that cost ten dollars. You get to choose how much you want to spend!

The most important part of these outdoor ideas is that you create a space you love to hang out with friends and family. Adding these elements allows you to express your personality and create a welcoming environment for many hours of enjoyment.

This post was all about patio decorating ideas that you can put to use this weekend.

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