5 Creative DIY Outdoor Patio Decor Ideas

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If fold-up lawn chairs and patchy grass is no longer cutting it for your backyard set-up, there are plenty of DIY patio ideas that can completely transform this space.

You don’t need to spend a fortune — you just need to set some time aside and get creative. For a little DIY patio inspiration, check out the rest of this blog for more.

Simple Ideas For the Ultimate DIY Patio Transformation

When it comes to patio furniture, you really can’t go wrong with the likes of teak, rattan, and white wood. If your patio area is exposed to the elements, you can find imitation wood furniture that looks almost exactly the same.

Once you have your outdoor furniture sorted, here are a few ideas to physically transform the space:

1. Work From the Ground, Up

If your backyard is covered in lawn, select a section that you’d like to designate as your patio area. Rip up the grass, then spread out gravel, then sand as your base. After this, you can lay almost any type of patio surface you want.

A few good DIY options that are long-lasting, functional, and aesthetically pleasing include pea gravel, mismatched flagstone or stone pavers. Seal off the area with a border of some kind, whether its rocks, stones, or long sections of wood.

2. Create Shade and Shape with a Pergola

Even the smallest square of patio space can be brought to life with the addition of a pergola. It’s a great way to add character, charm, shade, and shape to your patio area. You just have to ensure the pergola structure abuts your house at the roofline for a seamless connection.

After that, you can drape fabrics over it or woven shade coverings. To really make the area cozy, wrap fairy lights around the beams of the pergola for a magical feel at night.

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3. Create Intimacy with a Wall Decal

If you want to close off an area of your patio, a great way to do this is by adding a wall decal of some kind. This helps to enclose the area a little, creating privacy, intimacy and even protection from the elements.

You can do this by adding a trellis to one end of the patio and draping it with fairy lights, hanging plants or vines. This creates an instant backdrop and focal point for your patio as well as screening from your neighbors.

A wall decal is also a smart way to hide an unsightly HVAC unit attached to the exterior of your home. If you’re in need of an HVAC service, check out www.sperrs.com.

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4. Install a Fire Pit/ Hang Out Area

Is any outdoor patio area ever complete without the addition of a fire pit or grill area? Certainly not. A fire pit area is simple to build and install with so many DIY firepit options on the market today.

This is also a great way to add extra seating to your patio for larger group gatherings. All you need is two-three long wooden benches to frame your fire pit. This makes for the perfect hang out spot for family or friends, whether it’s warm or cooler weather.

5. Brighten the Space with a Permanent Planter

Nothing adds color, texture, and visual interest than a raised planter in your yard. Containers and pots may be one way to incorporate blooms and foliage, but a raised, permanent planter is a good long-term solution.

The fact that it’s raised also makes for less back-breaking pruning and also offers screening from neighbors.

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