Hey Family, if you have an existing outdoor living space or thinking about creating one a lot of creativity can go a long way. A patio doesn’t have to be a traditional deck in a traditional backyard. It is the perfect way to extend your home and show off your style!

Patio decor can be used in a wide range of spaces from a tiny balcony to a large open backyard. Get creative to create the outdoor space of your dreams and budget. Shop my favorite Amazon patio decor items here!

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Time To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space

You can refurbish an old patio in many different ways and even change the space so that it is reinvented and reusable. You can also create a new space using simple decor pieces. 

Here are my affordable patio decor ideas to use in large to tiny spaces!

Decor

Simple additions can update your space. Updating lighting, adding lanterns, candles, and string lights. Adding decorative throw pillows and greenery can liven up your space. Don’t be afraid of color, adding color to a neutral pallet can add life back into your outdoor space.

My favorite tip for year-round decor is to utilize artificial plants in your decor, from floral bouquets to potted plants. Check out my Amazon Patio Decor idea list for some amazing options!

Rugs and Textiles

Nothing screams cozy like a warm throw blanket or an oversized area rug. Adding these items to your space will add that extra touch to your outdoor living space.

Fire Pits

If you have a patio that is uncovered and wish to utilize the space for something more than just a folding chair and table, then a fire pit might be the right choice for you. Fire pits are great ways to entertain company, making them feel comfortable and cozy as they sit around it. 

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Gazebo

You could incorporate the design of a gazebo in that space. A gazebo comes in many forms such as wooden, PVC, wrought iron, trellis, and lattice, to name but just a few. Gazebos also come in traditional, Chinese, Victorian, and dozens of other styles – from contemporary to classic. The opportunities for adding a gazebo to an already existing dead space patio are many.

Curtains, plants, fire pits, and furniture of every style and color added to your gazebo make it customizable to you, your family, and your tastes. 

Indoor Furniture Outdoors

Long gone are the days where patio furniture was made only out of plastic with removable cushions. When entertaining outdoors, you can use sofas, easy chairs, and even recliners with plenty of comfortable throw pillows added into the mix. As long as you make plans to install an awning or covering of some sort, your furniture is well protected.

Some homeowners are bringing almost an entirely stainless steel kitchen equipped with a massive barbeque grill, hood range, and wet bar onto their covered patio.

Awnings and Umbrellas

If you have a patio that is a dead space, one of the greatest ways that it will serve you better is to create an awning for that space. An awning provides coverage from weather such as sun, wind, and rain, and provides a comfortable and cozy feel. Awnings are stationary as well as retractable. 

Seasonal

One of the greatest and most inexpensive ways to spruce up an old patio is to decorate according to seasons. Having a patio chock full of pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns during fall is inspiring, and bright florals in the spring making the season all the more festive. Remember artificial can extend the look of your decor!

These are just a few ways to use up old space in the form of an existing patio. Check out my new Patio Decor Idea List on Amazon! Use this for more decor inspiration.