Patio Styling | Bringing the Indoors Out
Patio season is nearly upon us! Before you know it, you and your loved ones will be enjoying the warmer weather in your outdoor space. Whether you’re entertaining, playing with kids, or kicking your feet up for some well deserved relaxation - these tips and tricks will help you create a beautiful and functional outdoor living area that everyone can enjoy this spring and summer.
Here’s How
We’re always talking about bringing the outdoors in - greenery and houseplants, natural materials, colour palettes inspired by nature - the list goes on! But bringing the indoors out is just as important. Your outdoor patio can easily become an extension of the inside of your home - from stunning dining tables and cozy couches to smaller details like light features, rugs, and decorative items - the possibilities are endless for your seasonal spruce-up.
Lighting
Strategic exterior lighting can help create the perfect ambiance when the sun begins to set. String lights are the perfect addition to any patio - providing a cozy atmosphere and plenty of light for those late summer nights. We love the way Pottery Barn has styled them in this simple yet stunning patio design. You can also try upgrading any basic outdoor light fixtures, installing garden lights around your patio, or adding decorative lanterns to your patio tables.
Product 1: Home Depot Vintage Edison-Style
Product 2: Wayfair Market Style Lantern
Area Rugs
Durable, weather-proof area rugs are a must for any patio! Outdoor area rugs can help ground your patio furniture for a cohesive and put-together look - as well as provide a much more comfortable surface for your feet. Get creative with colours and patterns - or try layering multiple rugs for added interest!
Product 1: Serena & Lily Outdoor Rug
Product 2: West Elm Desert Stream Rug
Fire Features
It goes without saying that a fire pit or fire feature is a backyard staple. No matter the style of your patio - a fire is there perfect place to gather, and cozy up with friends and family. Incorporating a fire pit into your design will also extend your patio use into the cooler autumn months!
Try a rustic round iron pit, or upgrade to a rectangular concrete pit for a modern look.
Product 1: Back Country Nomad Fire Bowl
Product 2: Home Depot Coffee Table Fire Pit
Greenery Galore
This may be an obvious one - but don’t forget to embellish your patio with additional plants and greenery. You may already be close to nature - but you don’t want to isolate your patio. There are so many ways to incorporate more greenery into your outdoor space - try lining your patio with rectangular planters, style potted plants of varying heights, or add them to your privacy wall for an eye-catching display.
Product 1: Crate & Barrel Wall Mounted Planters
Product 2: CB2 Glazed Outdoor Planters
Cozy and Comfortable
Throw pillows might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re looking to upgrade the look and feel of your patio - but we can guarantee that they will level-up your outdoor space in more ways than one. Not only will throw pillows make your patio more inviting, but they are the perfect opportunity to add more colour and interest to your patio chairs or sofa - just be sure to choose a durable and weather-proof material! They also make for a cozy and comfortable touch that will make your space much more inviting.
Image the patio furniture in this look without the pillows! The furniture would look oh so bare. Not to mention less comfortable.
Having trouble choosing the perfect throw pillows? Check out our pillow guide.
Product 1: Anthropologie Adena Outdoor Pillow
Product 2: West Elm Crewel Outdoor Pillow
We hope this blog has inspired you to create an outdoor sanctuary that you will enjoy day and night, all summer long. Now get outside and get styling!
Happy decorating,
Kristina
