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    Outdoor Patio For The Summer

    May 25, 2018 by Ashley Mayes 8 Comments

    We try to improve our outdoor spaces every year. This year was HUGE because we finally invested in a new dining set. But more than just that, we try to put some elbow grease into our outdoor patio for the summer to make it feel more welcoming so that we actually want to hang out there. Over the past few weeks, we've definitely done that so I thought I'd share the backyard patio with you today.

    Outdoor Patio For The Summer

    Blue and black back patio for summer

    I didn't take any "BEFORE" pictures for you guys, but I'm sure you can imagine what the space looked like before we spent time on it. If you really need help visualizing, think: super old, rusty firepit, a dining table that was ready to crash to the ground with a strong storm, spots all over the concrete of dirt and pollen, spider webs and just general wear and tear around the whole space.

    We threw away the old, rusty fire pit and sold the table and chairs for super cheap. From there, it was all about adding in the things that we were missing: a new table and chairs and a new fire pit. Everything else just needed to be refreshed a bit.

    Outdoor patio for the summer featuring a budget friendly patio furniture, diy patio decor and lots of plants for color and texture. #patio #outdoorfurniture #outside #patiofurniture

    A few years ago, we replaced our mulch with rock and that was just the best change. So, although weeds needed to be pulled, we didn't need to go out and buy any new mulch. This might be the last season that I can get by without refinishing my DIY planter pot wood table. It's looking a bit worn, but I still really like the piece.

    Target dining set on patio

    Luke always hated the old table and chairs and, if I'm honest, they were a bit sketchy. I wasn't sure they would survive a strong wind. So, this year, we were lucky to be able to purchase a new dining set. I love the look of this black, modern dining set and hope that it will last us for quite some time!

    Modern backyard patio reveal with black and blue accent colors

     

    I'd love to buy a large outdoor sectional and tame down the color scheme out here but that wasn't in the budget this year. Maybe next year though!

    I got this cute geometric planter a few years ago and can't find the same one now, but I did find an inexpensive alternative that is pretty similar!

    Landscaping with rock instead of mulch around patio

    All in all, even though it's not my dream space, I do enjoy spending time out there. And, on a positive note, it has definitely improved over the past few years. If you want to see some of our outdoor DIY projects, I just just rounded up 10 Great Outdoor DIY projects to try.

     

    Outdoor Patio Shop The Look:

    Oh, and here's a quick little video to watch if you want to know more about the space.

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    1. Natasha Burdine

      May 25, 2018 at 4:23 am

      Looks great! Where did you get the fire pit?

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        May 30, 2018 at 2:13 pm

        We got it from Hayneedle!

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    2. cassie bustamante

      May 25, 2018 at 6:01 am

      ooh i love the new dining set!!!

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      • Ashley Mayes

        May 30, 2018 at 2:12 pm

        Thanks! We have used it a bunch already!

        Reply
    3. Charlotte

      May 29, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Love the new set! Seeing your outdoor space made me wonder though, how's the lemon tree? did you ever have any luck?

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        May 30, 2018 at 11:43 am

        Thanks! The lime tree did pretty well but I forgot to water it a bit over the winter. I had to majorly cut it back. Hoping for full-size limes this year.

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        • Charlotte

          June 05, 2018 at 12:55 pm

          Lime tree, that's right. Full size limes would be so neat!

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