Are You Patio Ready?

📷janaheinemann/unsplash

🌞We have all been waiting for some good weather to come our way! Are YOU patio ready?

Here is a quick guide to help you get your patio or deck ready for long summer days and warm summer nights!

📷Bob Vila

🌞 Do you have an outdoor living space? If not, create one. Look for unused spaces. Lay down pavers or pallets to create your patio. Even a circle of gravel can create a designated conversation area. If you have an existing patio or deck, now is the time to give it a nice power wash. Wash away all of the winter grime.

📷Walmart, waterproof rug

🌞 Now is time to set the tone....add your outdoor rug! There are so many recycled plastic straw rugs that are reasonably priced and colorful. Just make sure your rug is waterproof, cotton rugs will deteriorate and grow mold and mildew.

🌞If you have a large deck create zones. Designate a dining area and living area. You can accent your zones by placing a rug in each. If you have a small area use you space wisely, maybe choose a bistro set for dining a set 2 comfy chairs and a side table can be quite cozy.

This deck has a zone for everything; dining, conversation, bar & fire pit zone. 📷 Qualified Remodeler

📷Outdoor Pillows / Home Depot

🌞 Waterproof outdoor fabric is best for pillows. They don't attract mildew and dry fast if caught in a downpour.

🌞Pergolas and umbrellas help to create a cozy space and needed shade.

📷cassidygarcia/hgtv

⛱Throwing Shade:

DIY Rolling Umbrella Stand Planter HERE

🌞 Create privacy with trellis, hanging planters or hang outdoor fabric.

📷Piece of Rainbow/BHG

📷pop fizz/bryan allen/hgtv

🌞 For extra seating, bring out colorful poufs! Casual

and

comfy.

🌞 Dining made easy. Find colorful unbreakable dinnerware like melamine and acrylic that are dishwasher safe.

📷Costco/12 piece set melamine outdoor dinnerware

🌞 Ambiance is a must! Add water features, and creative lighting.

📷Lowes/string lights and tiki torches

📷DIY Bar Rachel Pereira/Hunker/Apartment Therapy

🌞 Time to entertain!

Create a beverage

or food station .

I just love this creative, and simple way to entertain your guests on your patio or deck!

🌞Are you patio ready?

Add your special touches to your outdoor space with fresh flowers from your garden, colorful pillows and rugs, display lanterns and candles to make your space glow with warmth.

I always look forward to spring and summer where I spend more time outdoors! Don't you?

Create comfy spaces to read and relax. 📷That Bohemian Girl

Happy May!

RESOURCES:

Cover photo; Jana Heinemann/Unsplash, power wash photo; Bob Vila, outdoor rug photo; Walmart, deck zones photo; Qualified Remodeler, pillows photo; Home Depot, umbrella holder holder; Cassidy Garcia/HGTV, DIY Rolling Umbrella Stand Planter project, outdoor fabric pergola photo; Piece of Rainbow/BHG, poufs photo; Pop Fizz/Bryan Allen, melamine dinnerware; Costco, photo lights and torches patio photo; Lowes, outdoor bar; Apartment Therapy/Rachel Pereira/Hunker, hammock chair photo; That Bohemian Girl, HGTV 50 Patio Ideas and Design Tips; 3/7/25, Jacquelyn McGilvray, BHG;44 Dreamy Patio Ideas for a Space you will Never Want to Leave, 3/3/25,Jessica Bennett, HGTV; 40 Budget Friendly Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces, 2/27/25, Kamron Sanders, Lori Johnston

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