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How To Style The Perfect Summer Patio

Home Decor, Outdoor Living, Seasonal, Shop, Summer

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Ahhh! Summer is finally here which can only mean one thing…it’s time for patio season! To help you get ready, I’m going to share my five, simple tips to style the perfect summer patio.

How to Style the Perfect Summer Patio

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During the spring and summer months, our family loves to relax on the patio! Whether we are grilling, toasting s’ mores, or just unwinding, our little patio has become a backyard retreat. It’s not fancy, but it’s cozy and our slice of outdoor heaven. To help you make the best use of your space, here are five simple tips for styling the perfect summer patio. 

1. Seating

Your patio is an extension of your home, and your style. Before shopping for any outdoor furniture, think about how you want the space to look and feel. Seating like this cozy couch and chair set is a great way to create a patio that is both comfortable and inviting. It’s also important to consider the size of your patio. Before making your final purchase, measure the space to make sure there is plenty of room to walk comfortably between each of the various pieces.


*Pro Tip: Create a cohesive style by selecting furniture that adds to the overall look and feel of your home.

2. Lighting

Next, add warmth and glow to your outdoor space with string lights like this vintage-style set. Not only do string lights combine ambiance and style, but they also provide an affordable outdoor lighting solution.

3. Plants

Potted plants and brightly colored blooms are a quick and easy way to add instant color to your space. Try adding a variety of annuals to a planter like this one, or if real plants aren’t your thing, try adding a mix of faux plants like this fiddle-leaf fig tree.

Patio Plants
Patio Planter

*Pro Tip: Use a variety of plants, either real or faux, to bring instant color and life to your patio space.

4. Textiles

Next, bring the indoors out and cozy up your space with throw pillows and a rug. For added style, try mixing and matching patterns and textures of your pillows. These floral, white tassel, chambray, and striped pillows are an example of how this look can be achieved.

Patio Rug
Decorative Outdoor Patio Throw Pillows

5. Accessories

And finally, for a finished look, add accessories like side tables, lanterns, a bar cart, or a fire pit to complete your space.

Patio Bar Cart
Patio Fire Pit
Summer Patio Decor
Patio Side Table

*Pro Tip: Carry a small tape measure in your bag to easily double-check dimension of all furniture and accessories.

These are some of my favorite, affordable, outdoor decor pieces. Just click on the photo to shop for each item.

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Want to recreate this look at home? I’ve linked all the finds I used in this post below! Please note, that sometimes things sell out quickly, so if something isn’t available anymore, I’ve linked a similar item that you might love just as much. Happy shopping!

I hope these summer patio styling tips have you feeling inspired and ready to soak up the sun on your own patio. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to tell me which tip is your favorite.

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  1. Sammi L says

    June 2, 2020 at 8:36 am

    Great work Jen!!

    We just picked up lights just like these from At Home-40% off!!

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    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      June 2, 2020 at 8:39 am

      Woohoo! Gotta love a good bargain. Thank you, Sammi. I bet they will look beautiful in your yard!

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