Now that we are finally enjoying some warmer weather, I thought it would be perfect to share with you all my top picks for styling an outdoor space around my home.
I love having multiple outdoor areas to enjoy and it gives me room to be creative when decorating and styling them all.
We have our front porch, screened in porch, back deck, and an outdoor fire pit area as our main outdoor spaces to our home.
I realize that not everyone has a lot of space for multiple outdoor areas, but hopefully you can find a few ideas from this post on how to style your space to make it both beautiful and functional for you!
Front Porch
To me, a front porch isn’t a proper front porch unless there is a couple of good ol rocking chairs on it! My house is white so I love having black rocking chairs on the front porch to make them pop!
But if you’re looking for a specific color and can’t find the right one, then don’t be afraid to paint them to make them your own!
Rocking Chair // More Patio Rocking ChairsScreened In Porch
I wanted to style my screened in porch to be a little more cozy and comfortable. We actually have a TV set up on ours too so I wanted it to feel like a true outdoor living room.
So finding cozy patio seating and pretty, but functional, throw pillows was a must for this space!
Seating Group with Cushions // More Patio Conversation SetsI also wanted to have nice outdoor rug to tie the whole space together. Having a rug helps anchor the patio furniture and helps to define the space. I recommend going for a fun, bold pattern!
Especially since it is an outdoor area, I feel like you can be more fun and vibrant here than you normally would be when styling an indoor space. My advice is- go all out!
Geometric Outdoor Area Rug // More Outdoor RugsI decided to go with a rust color for my throw pillows and rugs because our outside doors are painted that color as well. I think it really helps tie everything together, and again, since our house is white, the rust color really shines against it!
Outdoor Throw Pillow // More Throw PillowsI definitely think you need some fun patio string lights to really make the space perfect! I would suggest placing patio lights in the outdoor space that gets the most use in your home. I didn’t want to put them on the front porch, since we don’t really sit out there when it gets dark.
But we do sit in the screened in porch area a lot so I figured the string lights would be more functional and practical here. Plus, they sure are pretty to look at!
Blub Globe String Lights // More Deck LightsBack Deck
Currently, the only thing I have on our back deck is a gas grill, but I am daydreaming of adding some more furniture here soon! I would love to have an outdoor dining set where we could enjoy some meals in the warm Spring and Summer months.
I would also love to include a nice, big umbrella to the dining table that way we could have some shade during those hotter evenings.
7 Piece Dining Set // More Patio Dining SetsJust adding in a dining table and an umbrella will instantly make your back deck more welcoming and ready for a nice, grilled dinner outside.
I would also love to get a dining table set where you could add in your own cushions. That way you can customize it exactly to your liking based on what colors and/or patterns you want to go with!
Solar Led Lighted Patio Umbrella // More Patio UmbrellasAnd of course, having a grill is a must for this space because I love to do a lot of grilling. Once it starts warming up, I try to grill as many meals as I can!
Not only is grilling everything delicious, but it also helps prevent your house from heating up verses when you are cooking something inside in the oven.
So having a good quality grill is very essential for me to have on our back deck for sure!
4-Burner Propane Gas Grill // More Gas GrillsFire Pit Area
I love sitting around our fire pit! It is the perfect place to entertain as well as make some delicious s’mores! The look to this fire pit is exactly what I was wanting too.
I like how it has a lid to it so you can cover it easily! It just has a sleek, modern feel to it which is perfect for this space.
Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit // More Fire PitsI also love to put comfortable, but sturdy chairs in this area. I love the look of adirondack chairs and I think they look just perfect siting around our fire pit area. I also got them in black as well to pop against our house.
We have our fire pit area right to the side of our driveway so you can easily see this space from the road. Like every other outdoor space we have, I wanted it to be both practical and pretty!
Wood Folding Adirondack Chair Set // More Adirondack ChairsWe also had some extra room here and decided to put a smoker in the area as well. Which has been a great decision since we have enjoyed smoking some chicken wings here during the Summer too!
Gourmet Offset Charcoal Smoker and Grill // More Charcoal GrillsMy vision for the future is to also put in a hot tub in this area too! How cool would that be?! Cause then, even when it is a little cooler outside, we can still enjoy the space!
I think it is always important to have dreams and plans for how you want to style spaces in the future, even if it isn’t realistic right now.
6-Person Hot Tub // More Hot TubsSo there you have it! Those are all my top picks for styling an outdoor space! What are your must haves for styling outdoor spaces in your home? You can read all about how I styled my porch for Fall or Christmas in the past.
I plan on having a new post soon all about my Spring porch decor too. Be on the lookout for that soon and thanks for stopping by!
My favourite bit about Summer is sitting in the garden with my family and using the fire pit! It’s so cosy and makes even the night time warm <3 x
Yes me too! It’s the perfect place for some good conversations and memories!
Great suggestions, we have a fire pit area with built in benches made out of spare decking panels and it’s such a nice place to sit in the summer if we have people over. Hopefully that will still be an option this year! x
Sophie
I sure hope so! It’s always nice to have people over for a fire!
These are beautiful options and look perfect for this warmer weather we’re getting! I’ve been wishing for it all winter. It’s always been my dream to have a large front porch with rocking chairs!
Thank you so much! I love rocking on the front porch for sure!
My front garden is pretty nice, my back yard needs a lot of work on it, to make it a nice space.
It’s always wanted an American style porch, with a couple of rocking chairs, like I see on the telly. They don’t make houses like that where I love hah
Awe lol we have a pretty nice front porch area where we keep our rocking chairs. But we are Southern and that is super common here!
We got a firepit gifted to us for Christmas, so we’re gonna set that up soon. I definitely want to make this space in our newer house more “us.” I’m not a natural decorator, so thanks for the ideas.
No problem! That is such a nice gift! We got ours for Christmas a few years ago too and use it all the time!
There are so many things I want to do to my backyard. Right now it’s sitting completely untouched and it’s drive by me nuts! It’s a pretty large space though, so it’s going to take some time and a bit of cash to do everything I want. Starting with creating a paved area with a fire pit off to one side, a nice gazebo with a sitting area and a huge covered outdoor table.
Oh yes! That sounds so nice and dreamy! It’s always good to plan ahead for what you want your space to be!
Love your ideas! Essentials plus some ways to dress it up a bit!! Beautiful!
Thank you so much Lisa. I appreciate it!
You can’t beat some fairy lights for giving your outside space that touch of magic can you? And a fire pit is definitely on my wish list for this year. Great tips, thank you for sharing 🙂
No Problem! And yes, I just love fairy lights! They are so magical!
My husband and I just bought our first house (so exciting!) and for the first time in our lives, we’ll have an outdoor area to decorate. It has a pretty sizable backyard as well as a porch on the side. I love some of your suggestions here. We’d like to put in a fire pit, and ideally fit some adirondack chairs around it for comfort. And maybe in a few years we’ll be able to afford that hot tub as well. Great post!
Yay! Congratulations, that is so exciting! I can’t wait to hear all about what you eventually do to style your outdoor space. They are so much fun to decorate and then so much fun to enjoy once you have them all set up as well!
Loving these! I don’t have a large garden unfortunately 😩, but I try and make the best of our small space 😂
I don’t have a garden either. I never have haha
I love this! When we moved into our current house (3 years ago) the first thing that we sunk any money into was our back yard. We have a back deck now with an outdoor bar (complete with plumbing and electrical), beautiful string lights stretching over the deck, a 6 chair dining set with a big red umbrella and a combination propane/charcoal BBQ and smoker. It has been worth every dime invested to be able to have that space to relax and entertain!
Oh my goodness that sounds like such a retreat! I totally agree with you. It is definitely worth the investment in the long run because you get so much use and enjoyment out of it!
Really nice…the group seating makes a huge different in outdoor hangout time and even though I don’t plan on living in my apt. forever, I am very tempted to buy some for my balcony.
Yes you should, that way you could at least enjoy the balcony for the time being!
Love that Geometric rug!
Yes, I do too!
I love those orange pillows! We aren’t currently redecorating or buying anything new since we’re still planning to sell our house this year but if I wasn’t I would love to redecorate my back garden!
I totally understand that! Good luck with the selling process!
I simply love design posts and I have to say that orange geometric rug is definitely something I’d buy! Some great recommendations here.
Thank you so much Meaghan! I love the orange too! It’s been a favorite of mine to accent my porch in!
I can’t wait to have my own place so I can decorate everything! Your posts are always so motivating and make me want to try my hand at being a decorator haha
Awe thank you so much Jenn! That makes me so happy to hear that. I love to inspire people with my posts! And you should definitely try it out, everyone can be a decorator!
Great ideas for the great outdoors. We all need some outdoor time to relax and feel better particularly in these trying times. Thanks for the styling,
No problem! And yes, I have been trying to spend as much time outdoors as I can! It definitely helps.
I have a balcony and some of these ideas are perfect. I will definitely be implementing them!
Thanks!
Xx Je’Ana C.
No problem! Glad you can put some of these ideas to use!
You have such a beautiful options in here! I don’t know much about decorating but you definitely have great taste💜
Awe thank you so much. I appreciate that!
I love the different decor options for decorating parts of the house. You can never go wrong with rocking chairs. They are a classic! I love the seating groups. They look great and perfect when you have guests over! The fire pit is great too. I can’t wait to have my own outdoor area so I can furnish it hehe. Thanks for sharing!
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No problem Nancy! Decorating outdoor spaces are so much fun. And I totally agree about the rocking chairs, they definitely are a classic for sure!
Thanks for sharing! I need help with making my garden more appealing 🙂
No problem! I don’t have a garden currently, but I would love to have one in the future!
This is giving me garden envy! I currently don’t have a garden with my flat but I can’t wait to have space for a BBQ!!
Sarah x
Thank you so much! Yes, having space for a BBQ is definitely a great thing!
Great picks! There’s some lovely stuff here. We have a huge garden that has so much potential. We definitely need a nice seating area and a good fire pit.
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Yes, you definitely can’t go wrong with a good fire pit area! It’s just the perfect place for some good conversation and memories!
This makes me want a hot tub so badly!
I know right?! I would love to have a hot tub as well!
A solar lighting umbrella seems super neat! It’s a great time to upgrade ourdoor spaces and there are tons of good ideas here. 🙂
Thank you so much! Yes, I would love to have that kind of umbrella too!
I love all of this – would quite happily live with this decor! We really want to get a fire pit – I did plan on making my own, however we don’t quite have enough space. One day it will happen!
Awe! I hope it does happen for you! My hubby made ours last year and we love it!
These are some brilliant suggestions and would make a great space to enjoy the hot weather in! Thanks for sharing 🙂
No problem Maddie! Thanks for stopping by!
These are all so adorable decorating items! I can’t wait to decorate my balcony once it is a lil warmer here, and these are lovely ideas (: https://angiewaves.com/
Oh thank you so much! Yes, decorating your balcony will be so fun! Hope the weather warms up for you soon too!
Love the color of that rug and throw pillow!
Thank you! I do too!
Just come across your blog and after reading this I’ve signed up for your newsletter. Great post! My partner and I have just moved into our first home together that has a garden, previously been in flats together etc. We’ve been doing a lot more work in the garden recently out of boredom and have actually really enjoyed the time we’ve spent out there. It’s coming together but as we’ve never had a garden to style before we were completely lost on where to even begin so thanks for the tips!
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Awe no problem! I am so glad I could help you out! I will be sharing more about how I style our porches and fire pit area so stay tuned for that as well! I definitely appreciate you taking time to stop by and read my post and sign up for the newsletter! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Just come across your blog and after reading this I’ve signed up for your newsletter. Great post! My partner and I have just moved into our first home together that has a garden, previously been in flats together etc. We’ve been doing a lot more work in the garden recently out of boredom and have actually really enjoyed the time we’ve spent out there. It’s coming together but as we’ve never had a garden to style before we were completely lost on where to even begin so thanks for the tips!
This just made me wish even more that I had some outdoor space! Would love to have a little fire pit one day. xx
Yes! I love having a fire pit! Can’t wait to break it open again this year soon!
There’s something about fairy lights that makes everything look magical. Great idea with the hot tub too. 🙂
Thank you so much! Yes I just love fairy lights too!
Great suggestions, I love the look of the rocking chair and I’ve never thought about using an outdoor rug before
Thank you so much! I love using outdoor rugs. They give a lot of color to your space!
Some beautiful ideas! We are creating a fire Pit space and I am so excited to get it decorated for summer nights and lazy afternoons! I would love a rocking chair once we get some decking!
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Oh yes! You definitely need both things for sure!
Fab tips. We have a decent sized garden but don’t really pay TOO much attention to styling it! I’d love to get a fire pit though!
Yes you should! Fire pits are awesome!