How to decorate your patio for cheap
Spring is here and summer is on its way! If you are looking for an inexpensive and easy way to spruce up your patio, check out these budget friendly tips! These tips are perfect if you need a low maintenance and easy way to make your patio look better. I don’t love hands on DIY projects, so you know these tips will be great!
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1. Go to the thrift store
Thrift stores like Goodwill may have great finds that you can purchase for very cheap. Then place them on your patio to give it more of an authentic look. Or, if you need to refurbish it, check out these DIY home furnishing ideas for inspiration.
2. Use lights
Lights can go a long way when decorating your patio. You will want to make sure you find lights that are safe for outside weather. Check out a few of these top rated lights on Amazon.
Brightown Outdoor String Light Globes– I have these ones on my backyard patio and we absolutely love it. We hooked it into a smart outlet so we can turn them on and off on Alexa.
MOLAIER Solar Rose Garden Lights
CGVOVOT Solar Peacock Patio Lanterns
Goupfafa Solar Fairy String Lights
3. Add patterns
Find pillows, throw blankets (outdoor friendly), rugs, or other fabric based items to spice things up on your patio. Adding a little color and pattern to your patio can really turn things around. Here are a few inexpensive ideas from Amazon. A quick stop to your local thrift store would also be a great idea to find something.
Pillows
4th Emotion Outdoor Waterproof Throw Pillow
pinata Sunflower Plaid Throw Pillow Cover
Blankets
DII Cotton Basket Weave Outdoor Blanket – Amazon’s Choice
CRAFKART Throw Multicolor Cotton Blanket – on sale now (save 30%)
4. Low Maintenance Plants
If you are like me, you don’t actually want to put too much effort into your patio. That is why you should bring things to life with some low maintenance plants like succulents, burgundy Cordyline, cacti, or aloe vera. Check out this list of a few other low maintenance plants and how to care for them.
You can get these plants at your local store. Or, if you want to be super low maintenance, you can snag cheap fake plants from Amazon! or even find them on Amazon! Check out a few of these adorable and fake plants you can add to your patio!
Whonline Artificial Hanging Plants – on sale now! Save 30%
Momkids 6 peice Artifical Flower Pot, UV resistant – on sale now! Save 14%
Fycooler Artificial Hanging Vine, 3 pieces
5. Less is More
If you are working with small space or aren’t the most creative like myself, remember the mantra LESS IS MORE. Adding one or two large items that help define the space will go so much further than adding a little bit of everything. Remember that less is more and to showcase your personal style and taste on your patio.
Final Thoughts
Decorating the porch has never been easier with a few of these simple tips and tricks. I am no patio designer by any means, but I’ve seen the difference that adding a little color or greenery to a space can make. Be sure to try one of these tips out and let us know what you think!
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