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Get your backyard ready to be transformed and wow your guests at the next dinner on the patio with these outdoor decor ideas. We know that you’ve been waiting all winter long to be able to go outside, sit on your deck, sip some wine, and embrace the new comfortably mild temperatures. So, you’ll need great outdoor furniture to set the atmosphere! We suggest Y-Lighting if you want great lighting for your yard, including string lights.
Some useful info before we get to it: if you’re also interested in improving your eye for interior design, Kelly Wearstler, the famous designer, is actually teaching interior design in Masterclass!
Also, if you’re looking for more home décor or home improvement products, Ace Hardware is our go-to, we highly recommend checking them out!
So, are you ready to use these outdoor decor ideas to turn your backyard into the kind of haven even HGTV would envy?
Outdoor Decor Ideas for Your Backyard and Garden
1. Fluff Up Some Pillows
If you have any type of seating in your backyard, you can turn your garden into a cozy oasis by adding a few pillows. This outdoor decor idea is the best way to elevate your space and make it comfortable as well. These handcrafted pillows from Horchow will do this while adding a bohemian, ethnic vibe. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly solution, Etsy offers a great variety of outdoor pillows.
If you get bored of one style easily and redecorate often, consider also the Decocrated home decor subscription box. They send a box full of interior décor treasures every season.
2. Hang a Few Mirrors
According to a lot of interior decorators, if you want to make a space appear larger than it actually is, something you can do is strategically place some mirrors. Outdoors, have them facing your garden by maybe hanging them on your patio or shed. We found this gorgeous mirror, which is perfect for both indoor and outdoor decor.
But don’t stop at mirrors, hanging exceptional and unique artwork is just as important to lighten up your home and add to the overall decor and can be a great talking point for your guests. Find a large collection of neat wall art at Redbubble, as well as a myriad of other products, designed and sold by independent artists.
3. Decorate with Home Depot
Home Depot offers décor items for whichever outdoor style you chose. Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer. Amazing durable items like furniture, lighting, artificial greeneries, and many more will add a uniquely international touch to your outdoor space, regardless of the style you choose to go with.
You can also find more furniture and decor options from Hayneedle that might better reflect your style, inspire your space, and make home the place you love most. With Hayneedle, you can explore your room designs, get curated looks for tips, and find ideas and inspiration to help guide you along the way.
4. Own Your Own Chalkboard
These days, it seems like even young children are constantly connected to an electronic device of some sort. Get them interested in spending more time outdoors by adding a chalkboard to your backyard, or maybe even attaching one of the backdoors of your house.
5. Surprise Your Kids with a Wooden Xylophone.
Speaking of fun things for your kids, if they will be having lots of sleepovers once the summer season hits, get on top of that now by building a few things for them and their friends to play with. One of the outdoor decor ideas that caught our attention this year is a wooden xylophone. All you need are some wooden planks, paint, and rope (all of which you can find at Home Depot), and—voila! (Word on the street is you can make it for under $10 too!)
Try a home improvement project with your kids! With the nice weather out, now is a great time to finish a project as a family. Whether it’s building a coffee table or a little birdhouse for the backyard, you will make time to build memories.
6. Add Weather Resistant Swing Chairs from Ashley Homestore
Adding a touch of whimsical charm to your backyard oasis, the Outdoor Weather Resistant Swing Chairs from Ashley Homestore are the perfect addition to elevate your outdoor living space. Crafted with durability and style in mind, this swing chair effortlessly combines comfort and functionality. Its weather-resistant construction ensures year-round enjoyment, allowing you to relax and unwind without worrying about the elements.
Whether you’re lounging with a good book or simply enjoying the gentle sway, Ashley Homestore offers a high-quality swing chair that embodies both elegance and durability, making it a delightful choice for your backyard sanctuary.
7. Make Your Own Drop-Down Bar
How cool is this? If the last thing you want to do on a beautiful day is kept running back into the house to get another glass of sweet tea or mimosa, spare yourself the trip by building your own drop-down bar. It sounds complicated, we know, but it should only take you a couple of hours tops. All you need is some wood, a drill, a few screws, all of which you can find at Lowe’s at an affordable price!
If you’re not into DIY, we found the cutest drop-down bar on Etsy ready for you to install.
8. Customize Some Candles
Candles smell great and are a classic outdoor decor and they’re good for the environment too. Create some romantic lighting by adding some candles to your garden. You can make your own candles by putting wicks and wax in seashells, covering your existing candle in corn husks, or even wrapping them in cinnamon sticks—the sky really is the limit! If you don’t have the time to make one yourself, check out HSN for a variety of options for you to choose from!
9. Add Lanterns to Create an Ambience
These lanterns from Etsy have a sleek and minimalist design. They’re perfect for your dinners in the backyard and they’ll wow guests at the parties.
If you’re more into rustic and bohemian style, you can make some cute lights out of mason jars, tin cans, and even wine bottles.
10. Pick the Right Chandelier.
Do you plan on doing quite a bit of outdoor entertaining this spring? Wow your guests with a unique chandelier that matches the style you’re going for.
With a rustic farmhouse vibe, handmade chandelier will create a whimsical atmosphere and have people stare at it for hours.
Get inspired and spruce up the space with trend-setting luxury furniture and home decor from OKA. This British-based company offers elegant and timeless pieces, great for those who have an eye for design.
11. Arrange Your Garden as the Focal Point
Show off your plants and flowers making them a part of the focus point of your garden decor. Out of all the suggestions that we made, this one is probably the easiest. All you need to do is mix and match different planters to hold your gorgeous flora and you’re good to go.
12. Add a Fairytale Touch
Enchanting for both adults and kids, garden decor ideas such as these fairy doors on trees are guaranteed to draw attention and compliments, as well as gnomes, elves, and leprechauns. As such, they’re the perfect way to give personality to your backyard without keeping it too formal.
13. Pick the Right Table Settings
Table settings are an essential part of decorating your outdoor space and there’s a wide variety of styles you can pick from. We love these plates from Horchow because they mix tradition with a summer vibe to them. They’re also made of bamboo, which makes them shatter-resistant.
Improve Your Outdoor Areas!
If the decor of your outdoor space is all set and you’d like a little more greenery, check out our herb gardening tips. You can have yourself a cute little herb garden in no time!
Enjoy this already beautiful spring season!
