Once the year’s warmer months roll around the front porch and back patio becomes the most popular place for families to gather and relax. Before you can actually enjoy either of these spaces, though, you probably need to get them spruced up!
You likely don’t pay much attention or offer these areas much love during the winter, so we’re here to help you get these beloved spots ready for the swarm of people who are ready to enjoy a cold drink and create fun family memories!
Whether you’ve got a porch or a back patio, think about including an old-fashioned porch swing or glider! A swing is a comfortable and beautiful addition to any porch or patio. But don’t forget to add some comfortable pillows. Don’t forget to set some nice outdoor tables next to the swing or glider so they can rest their thirst-quenching glass of lemonade.
Another popular idea that we love is a patriotic-themed patio or porch with bunting and, of course, tons of flower pots done in red, white, and blue. Who doesn’t love to celebrate the great country we live in with some homage to it on the porch or back patio? Plus, you’ll love to sit there on the Fourth of July to watch the fireworks go off with your loved ones.
One thing we’re super obsessed with this year is cafe lighting. It’s the perfect mood-setting light that will let you sit out at night without creating too much light pollution and hurting your eyes. You’ll have the perfect ambience to sit back, maybe around a fire, and tell stories, roast s’mores, or just enjoy the look of the stars.
How are you getting your patio ready for the warmer weather? Let us know in the comments below!
Author: Sandra Racz
Sandra Racz operates Signature Redesign LLC and The Decorating and Staging Academy. She has been a professional real estate stager since 2004. Racz, services Scottsdale, AZ and Denver, CO. Sandra’s successful career and happiness in the industry inspired her to help others turn their love for decorating into a business. As the Executive Director of The Decorating and Staging Academy, Sandra also offers training in Color, Home Staging, and Interior Decorating, Seasonal Decorating and Event Planning. Sandra was recently voted One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging, by The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®). She has won national awards in the categories of Interior Redesign, Interior Decorating and Real Estate Staging. She has been featured in numerous magazines, local newspaper articles and has trained and lectured to thousands of decorating and event professionals. Sandra is a firm believer in giving back to the community by coordinating projects for Habitat for Humanity, the Cancer Society, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Autism Speaks and serves on several boards. Sandra holds a B.S. in Marketing from Florida State University and a M.B.A. from Troy University. She has held multiple positions in marketing and advertising and taught college-level business classes.