{"id":12322,"date":"2018-04-12T21:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T21:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=109429"},"modified":"2018-04-12T21:07:01","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T21:07:01","slug":"maximizing-your-small-patio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/maximizing-your-small-patio\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Your Small Patio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109433 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24b4342a9846014688045d4e47fa39b0.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>It can be difficult to style a small patio. Clarissa of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mywifestyles.com\/\">My Wifestyles<\/a> was inspired by this year&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Mix and Match<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As renters of our home for the past two years, you can only imagine the things I wish we could do with our yard and our house. The more I grow, the more inspiration I get. There are so many ideas, and sometimes so little I can do with them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109434 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/683083f5b54110eee103b2635dab16d9.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109435 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6abf7581bd4e6731d0ffab888346c647.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With so many great options from the Home Depot&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/b\/Featured-Products-Outdoors-Patio-Furniture-Mix-and-Match\/N-5yc1vZcfu4?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mix &amp; Match Patio Furniture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, it was hard to choose our favorite pieces. We decided to go with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-Mix-and-Match-Brown-Wicker-Outdoor-Stack-Loveseat-with-Beige-Cushion-65-51686B-3A\/207194299?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hampton Bay Wicker loveseat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-Mix-and-Match-Brown-Wicker-Outdoor-Stack-Chair-with-Beige-Cushion-65-51686B-1A\/207194054?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">chairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-Mix-and-Match-Brown-Wicker-Outdoor-Coffee-Table-65-51686B-5C\/300037047?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">coffee table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We knew we wanted something we could enjoy as a family. If the kids decide to picnic outside, there is plenty of space for us to sit comfortably, and for me to enjoy a much needed cup of coffee in peace. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/17724777b2c880e90745925380e38104.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Add Fun Colors<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We wanted to use a few fun color choices to give our patio more spunk to it. Something fun, yet simple. Greens and reds were the choices we decided to stick with after falling in love with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-18-9-in-Round-Metal-Garden-Stool-in-Chili-HD16023D\/207196608?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hampton Bay Round Metal Garden Stool in Chili<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. I knew I needed that table, and we coordinated everything else around it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8fddf8bfaf52f60a8bda195eb874b8b9.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-Border-Tan-Green-7-ft-7-in-x-10-ft-10-in-Indoor-Outdoor-Area-Rug-1182-53-65\/302353311?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hampton Bay Green Outdoor Rug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was one of my favorites because it wasn&#8217;t too flashy in color. It had a simple yet chic design. If I wanted to keep my backyard busy with fun printed pillows and other accessories, I wanted an area rug that was warm and inviting. This rug fit exactly what I was going for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dadb96996c0e3f3aa319c126ebd112e9.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7bf451ca0109986e702b96b39367dd8f.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We added the\u00a0Hampton Bay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-Ruby-Bike-Square-Outdoor-Throw-Pillow-TH0B546B-9D4\/302583309?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\">Ruby Bike Square Outdoor Throw Pillow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-Fern-Stripe-Square-Outdoor-Throw-Pillow-TH0E546B-9D4\/302583315?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\">Fern Stripe Square Outdoor Throw Pillow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0to add some fun to our patio. These pillows really bring a cozy spring feel to our loveseat and chairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Accessorize with Plants<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f0a85291def3e6ac333fc4aeaaf72cc7.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On top of our coffee table, I thought these two\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Hampton-Bay-8-18-in-Metal-and-Glass-Lantern-in-Copper-HD16029\/300028084?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD28O%7C000000%7CClarissaEsquivel%7C109429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hampton Bay Copper Lanterns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and a green planter with beautiful white flowers added a nice touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/0c935f5bfbb33598ec1918b8ad7fb813.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109443 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/b2bd0af4d2d29cceec485f0bf9b985e6.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109442 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/99341eb4ae6ec04b1039a0e463d6b475.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trying to add more life to our patio, we decided to plant a lemon tree and mandarin tree. We also placed a tiny lavender plant on top of our red side table. It brings so much happiness to our little spring corner. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5e874f44637f3bdddd8f4ec0aa6a8e6d-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/aea6ae30170d230510fa6d82df7f04dd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We ended up hanging more lights on our back wall to add a little touch of sparkle for those nights we decide to hang out as a family, alongside some of my favorite tiki torches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109446 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ef6f45078d48fcc4c2aa7bb9ae0e3763-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maximizing Your Small Patio\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working with what you&#8217;ve got can be challenging, and for the longest time, I was so uninspired with this space. My mentality was \u201cI can\u2019t wait to move so I can have a better backyard that we can actually enjoy&#8221;. I\u2019m so happy I got to participate in the Home Depot Patio Style Challenge. Although it isn\u2019t extravagant, it\u2019s brought a sense of coziness to our home. It is also a new space we are able to enjoy as a family. I hope this can inspire you to work with you can, and make the best out of any situation!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>Maximize your small patio with the help of Home Depot. Find more\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/patio-style-challenge\/\">Patio Style Challenge<\/a>\u00a0ideas on the Home Depot blog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/maximize-small-patio\/\">Maximizing Your Small Patio<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/\">The Home Depot Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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