Category: Outdoor Living

Modern & Southern Patio Decor

Michiel Perry of Black Southern Belle took this year’s Patio Style Challenge as an opportunity to create the perfect southern inspired outdoor entertaining space. Check out her easy tips for incorporating a little southern style into your patio design. Modern & Southern Patio Decor Spring in the south is all about outdoor entertaining. Whether it... The …

Transform Your Backyard Into a Desert Oasis

Harsh weather is no match for Home Depot Patio Furniture. See how Alex Evjen of Ave Styles styles her patio into a desert oasis to be enjoyed for many years to come for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Transform your backyard into a desert oasis About two years ago, I invested in brand new outdoor... The …

Carport to Covered Patio Transformation

Turn your unused outdoor space into a functional patio dining room in a few easy steps. Follow along as Ty Stewart of Little Home Reloved transforms her unused carport into a space for eating and entertaining for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Carport to Patio Dining Room Transformation We knew when we started renovating my... The …

Creating a Cozy Patio Space

Creating a cozy space in a large open back yard can be challenging. See how Morgan McBride of Charleston Crafted used this year’s Patio Style Challenge as motivation to create an outdoor space that they will enjoy for years to come. Creating a Cozy Patio Space with Outdoor Furniture We love our backyard and its lakefront... The …

The Perfect Outdoor Living Space

Get the most use out of your patio by creating an area that can be enjoyed both day and night. See how Uyen Carlson of Crew & Lu styled her patio to create the perfect outdoor entertaining space and a family-friendly patio. The Perfect Outdoor Living Space: A Family-Friendly Patio Design is such an important element... The …

Maximizing Your Small Patio

It can be difficult to style a small patio. Clarissa of My Wifestyles was inspired by this year’s Patio Style Challenge to make the most of her small patio using mix and match pieces to fit her space. Check out some tips below for maximizing your small patio! Mix and Match As renters of our... The …

Sprucing Up Your Spring Patio

Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor space. For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Yuni Min of Love Your Abode maximized her patio area by shifting around her current dining set to make room for a comfortable seating set. Check out her styling tips as she adds seating, pops of color, and greenery... The …

Outdoor Entertaining from Day to Night

Get the most use out of your patio by creating an area that can be enjoyed both day and night. See how Ashley Hill of The Jeep Girls styled her patio for outdoor entertaining for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Outdoor Entertaining from Day to Night Our favorite aspect of living in Chicago is summer because... The …

Rejuvenating Your Unused Patio Space

It can be easy to overlook your outdoor space in colder months. For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Diana of Diana Elizabeth was inspired to transform her unused patio space into the perfect area for working, relaxing, or entertaining. Follow along her style journey to find out how to easily create a multi-functional outdoor space of... The …

Creating a Relaxing Pool Patio Retreat

Janet Coon of Shabbyfufu was inspired by this year’s Patio Style Challenge to upgrade her pool patio area to an outdoor space fit for spa-like relaxation. Check out her pool patio transformation, including styling tips to create a patio retreat of your own. Creating A Relaxing Pool Patio Retreat When you live in Miami the... The …

Spring Patio Refresh

It can be easy to overlook your outdoor space in the winter months, but for this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Nicole White of Live Laugh Decorate took the opportunity to give her patio a refresh. After incorporating stylish seating, a few pops of color, and some greenery, Nicole transformed her patio into the perfect outdoor... The …

Lakeview Patio Makeover

After replacing her old wooden deck, Melaine Thompson of My Sweet Savannah was ready to turn her empty patio into an outdoor entertaining space for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Follow along her style journey as she transforms her unused outdoor space into a focal point of her lakefront home. Lakeview Patio Makeover This is... The …

Mix and Match Patio Furniture to Create Your Perfect Set

  Maybe your patio furniture needs a complete overhaul. Or, maybe it just needs a little tweaking. When you have the freedom to mix and match patio furniture, you can take what you love and leave what you don’t. Check out how you can create this outdoor oasis with mix and match patio furniture and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

How to Build a Playhouse for the Perfect Christmas Gift

How to Build a Playhouse Giving the right Christmas gift to your child can be hard, especially when you feel like they have more toys than they need already. Building a present is a great option, especially when it can create fun and encourage creativity for years to come. Follow these steps to learn how... The …

Creating a Backyard Pergola and Oasis on a Budget

Kati Farrer, of Houseful of Handmade, always wanted an outdoor dining and kitchen area, but didn’t want to break the bank doing it. To turn her dream into a reality, Kati used her DIY skills and made an oasis. Read on to see how Kati created her dream backyard on a budget. Creating a Backyard... The …

A Backyard Playhouse: Build the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season

Michelle Cannon Smith of Iron & Twine built the perfect holiday gift for her twins this year: a backyard playhouse. Find out how she used tools from The Home Depot to make this project easy. Build the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season: A Backyard Playhouse Just like that, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And... The …

Transforming a Pre-Fabricated Tuff Shed Into a Solar-Powered Workshop

Ben Uyeda of HomeMade Modern, an experienced DIYer and architect, considered building a solar-powered workshop from scratch. However, building a shed from scratch is labor intensive. Find out how Ben customized his pre-fabricated Tuff Shed into a solar-powered workshop. Transforming a Pre-Fabricated Tuff Shed Into a Solar-Powered Workshop I love designing and building. I wanted to... The …