Pretty Living | The Perfect Patio

My two favorite spots in my house aren’t even in the house.  They’re our outdoor living spaces – the front porch and back patio.

When we built our home five years ago, my first priority was having a front porch, which is a little uncommon in the Dallas ‘burbs.  I grew up in the northeast and have great memories of spending many summer days on the front porch swing.  So, of course, I had to have one of those too.

While I love our front porch, we also wanted a more private space for hanging out and entertaining.  To accomplish that, we recently had a large covered patio built.  It’s expanded our living space by essentially becoming another room.  I spend many hours out there on nice days, reading, watching the kids play and yes, sometimes napping.  🙂

The patio is still a work in progress but it’s starting to come together (I’ll post pics of the completed project when it’s done).

Patio Decorating Tip:  Choose neutral furniture so that the accent pieces – pillows, throws, rugs, planters and accessories – can be changed out on a whim.  Changing up the accents is an affordable way to give the space a whole new look.

I’m loosely using this space for inspiration.

decorpad patio

[via]

The perfect patio has lots of color, pattern and texture.  Here are some of fun and affordable accents to jazz up an outdoor space.

[1. Metal Aegean Fish/2.  Ikat Ottoman/3.  Chevron Throw/4.  Black/White Ikat Pillow/5.  Striped Outdoor Pillow/6.  Lhasa Outdoor Rug]

sales and deals

A few of my favorite places to shop for patio decor are having some great sales right now!

 World Market – 15% off all outdoor furniture and decor, code OUTDOOR.

Target – 20% off all Smith & Hawken outdoor furniture.

West Elm – 20% off all outdoor furniture and decor.

It’s Your Turn:  Have you opened your patio for spring yet?  What are some of your favorite ways to decorate your outdoor space?

Getting my pretty on with Aloha Friday, Six Sisters Stuff.

Previous

Next