25 May Patio Season – 10 Ideas for Creating Unique & Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
With the weather warming up, it is officially time to spend all day out in the sun again. Is your patio ready? Creating a comfy outdoor space is more than simply throwing just any table and chairs together. Whether you have a balcony or a backyard, we’ve got you covered. Here are 9 creative inspirations to make your own cozy one-of-a-kind patio this summer! (Cover Photo Source: Francis Amiand for Yatzer)
1. Dress up an old picnic table with a tablecloth and some seat cushions.
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2. Create a semi-open outdoor space with water-resistant curtains for more privacy & to stay warm when it gets chilly at night
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3. Got a balcony patio with a view? Try a bar style set-up to better see the outside & conserve space while having your favourite drinks and snacks right in front of you!
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4. Of course, the roomier the hanging chair the better!
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5. Rattan or hammock, adding a hanging chair will dial up the dreamy factor on a patio!
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6. Talking about dreamy, we can’t forget about ’em swings.
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7. Size up the swing idea, and you’ve got yourself a hanging daybed to rock yourself to dreamland.
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8. An easier alternative to hanging daybeds is of course — a hammock!
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9. Pallets are not only budget friendly when building your own DIY furniture, but also they make a wonderful upcycling material — sustainability is chic!
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10. Lastly, to protect ourselves from strong afternoon sun glares, some kind of cover on the pergola is often necessary. Instead of the common flowy drapes, a permanent solution is to install wattle screens (of willow, bamboo, or hazel branches etc) which you can easily clean by hosing it down. We love the light filtering effect!
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▼Cozy pieces for your patio space:
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Mini Planters, $39.90
Macrame Cotton Hammock, $162.90
LED Globe Outdoor Waterproof String Light, $79.90
Woven Straw Cushion, $68.90
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