Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Patio

If your husband spends all day every Saturday inside watching DIRECTV you may feel like you’ll never fix up the patio. After all, you need him for the heavy lifting! But don’t fret, there are plenty of things you can do without his help and without a huge budget, too
Outdoor Curtains – Totally underrated, outdoor curtains can really warm up a space. Pick something light and breezy and hang with ties so they can be totally tied back to let air in. They’ll make you feel like you’re at the beach all year round.
New Paint – If your patio is wood or brick perhaps it just needs a new staining. Great colors can make all the difference and it’s as easy as using a paintbrush which anyone can do. Choose ivory or blue to lighten the look and if you’re staining, pick something dark to hide dirt.
Plants – It seems obvious, but many people forget to put plants on their patio. Pick something bigger than you think you need and watch the space come alivegreenery helps bring the outdoors in when it comes to your outdoor space.

October 4th, 2011