HOW TO DECORATE A SMALL PATIO
Just because it’s a small garden or patio doesn’t mean you can’t equip and decorate it to have an outdoor space to enjoy.
A small patio doesn’t have to be small in style or function. Even the smallest patios can be living areas that allow you to enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest, especially when you design it to complement your lifestyle. For example, if you like to entertain, make sure there is enough seating for a gathering . Even a small patio can usually accommodate a bistro table and two chairs for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails.
But before you look at all the possibilities, here are some essential landscaping tips: First, consider the location of your yard in relation to the sun. Shade should always be a part of the design, whether it is with a raised structure, such as a pergola, or a mobile shade with a parasol . A retractable awning or large umbrella is a less expensive way to create shaded areas. Second, you have to think about privacy. If you are very close to your neighbor in an urban environment, try placing pots and plantersstrategically with climbing plants to create a green wall (plus flowering plants or herbs make the space cooler and more welcoming!), or something like decorative panels so you feel like you’re always in sight when enjoying your little one yard.
GET INSPIRED BY THESE SMALL PATIOS:
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Houses of the World
Maisons du Monde proposes us for this spring/summer to recreate in our patios a beach style as beautiful as this environment. Yellow is the protagonist.
You will feel on the seashore even if you are in the center of a big city.
Eucalyptus wood Panama hammock (€59.99).
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IKEA
This patio is a great outlet for a house in the city. The green of the plants that covers practically all the walls automatically creates a fresh atmosphere and the wooden floor makes the space more welcoming. It is one of the IKEA proposals for this summer.
A small set of table and chairs for two and the shelves with covers, HYLLIS (€23.49), to store all the gardening tools, is all the furniture you need.
The floor is super easy to install. They are the RUNNEN wooden tiles (€24.99/pack).
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Houses of the World
This environment combines the serenity of the neutral tones of the outdoor sofa and armchairs with a very colorful rug. A modern patio to enjoy spring afternoons.
Do you like the carpet? It is from Maisons du Monde and costs €78.99.
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IKEA
IKEA proposes us to create a Mediterranean atmosphere with neutral tones and green details for this patio, which despite having high walls is super bright.
SEGERÖN 3-seat corner sofa €729.95 from IKEA.
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La Redoute
Pallet furniture has been with us for a few years and has detractors and followers. But what is clear is that they are an ideal option to give any patio an ideal chillout look .
The key is in the mat and cushions. These are from La Redoute. Hendaye outdoor mattress (€54.99).
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DeubaXXL
We liked this DeubaXXL proposal for two reasons: the mini pond made with a vinagte basin (source included) and the sofa for two with a wide arm to place drinks. So you don’t need a side table.
The mini pond adds coolness to summer afternoons and the relaxing sound of the water will be your perfect companion.
The garden bench for two is made of polyrattan and costs €161.95 at DeubaXXL.
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Houses of the World
Furniture of work, sand color and toasted tones. In this patio you will feel the peace of the desert, but with a cool lemonade in your hand you will enjoy a perfect chillout .
The cacti complete the scenery.
Everything is from Maisons du Monde. The terracotta colored chairs cost €99.99.
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The English Court
This small living room in the patio is a slightly more elegant proposal with the black cushions that match the legs of the furniture.
The olive tree in the corner in a large pot is actually the great protagonist.
Garden set with 2-seater sofa, 2 armchairs and 1 coffee table with glass top. The furniture has a steel structure and synthetic fiber covering with a bamboo effect. It is the Jable outdoor set (€649) from El Corte Inglés
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leroy merlin
If your patio is small, it is normal that you do not want to cram it with furniture. A good option (and at Micasa we love it!) is to set up a chillout corner with mats and cushions on the floor.
In this environment created by Leroy Merlin, we like the detail of the wooden floor and the carpet with a hydraulic tile print that delimits the relaxation area.
oh! And the wooden trunk that serves as a side table.
BUYFloor cushion INSPIRE Luck gray 80 x 60 cm.
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hearst
One of the coolest color combinations for summer. The white and blue of the textiles with the green in the background create a very summery and fresh atmosphere. A relaxation corner with a lounger and an armchair. The furniture is from Maisons du Monde.
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david ballester
In this patio, previously unused , an Andalusian-style space has been created with a work bench and cushions that combine stripes and plains. The color note is provided by the Zara Home vases on the Moroccan coffee tables.
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Petaja Tec
Patio floors do not necessarily have to be built with hard surfaces like brick, pavers or concrete. Decorator Gen Sohr’s patio uses gravel as a base to create the feel of a Mediterranean garden or informal country house.
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The English Court
To eat or play a game of cards on summer nights. With a dining room as simple as this one, but with style, you will have a good use of your patio, even if it is small.
We like: the workbench that has been mounted in the hole in the wall. And the green cushions with geometric reliefs.
Outdoor set with Taga table and Lincoln armchair from El Corte Inglés (€59.95).
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DeubaXXL
Depending on the size of your patio, it is possible that with an umbrella like this you can get all the shade you need to avoid the sun’s rays in the middle of the day.
Side-standing umbrellas are perfect because they do not impede passage or get in the way of placing furniture, as in this case a small dining set.
The red umbrella adds a touch of color to brighten up the atmosphere. Kigsleeve umbrella in DeubaXXL for €107.95 .
HOW TO DECORATE SMALL PATIOS
The less space you have, the more functional your patio design should be. Small backyards, in particular, can be tricky to outfit and layout, especially when you’re considering installing large accessories like pergolas, pools, or outdoor fire pits. Actually, what we are talking about is that you are going to have to give it a couple of turns, it is not that it is more difficult, when it comes to thinking about how to make the most of the available outdoor space, and that you manage to have a space where you can entertain your guests and enjoy the sun throughout the summer.
Take a look at these small patio outfitting and decorating ideas for easy ways to maximize outdoor space on a budget. The trick is in a wise combination of landscaping ideas, decorating and gardening tips, and a little inspiration needed to adopt the “less is more” mentality. When designing the patio of your dreams, there are two main approaches you should choose: are you going to make small changes like repotting and/or plants or are you going to go big with outdoor furniture, changing the flooring, adding a fire pit? ..? Either way, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to transform that little abandoned backyard into the outdoor oasis of your dreams.
Kaiser+Kraft
This patio has been equipped with a wooden outdoor dining area with benches. A very fresh and informal model to take advantage of the patio space if you want to use it for summer dinners.
The set of seats and table, in black , at Kaiser+Kraft (€669).
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leroy merlin
This patio with furniture by Leroy Merlin has made us fall in love with the daring bet of the neon yellow carpet that illuminates the entire environment with gray furniture.
Minimalist wooden furniture with soft mats and cushions. Wood laminated walls and a sail awning complete a super modern patio.
BUYAnthracite gray sail awning (€16.95) by Leroy Merlin.
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LUFE furniture
It is the coolest rug you can have in your patio. A good layer of grass and on top of it an outdoor lounge with wooden furniture and, if possible, solid ecological wood.
BUYModular armchair with arms (€108.99) at Muebles LUFE.
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Kenay Home
A good flowering bougainvillea and a reed fence give this patio privacy and can serve to hide an unsightly wall.
And with a sofa for two and a small table, you already have a mini living room to spend the afternoons in your patio. All from Kenay Home .
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leroy merlin
This small patio has been beautiful with a low cost reform . A wooden wall, a couple of cushions on the floor to sit and read in the sun, a bench as a side table and the floor with artificial grass.
Artificial grass is the perfect solution if you are concerned about water consumption. There are finishes with textures that are super similar to natural grass and you can choose the density, height, plus characteristics.
BUY22 mm artificial grass (16.48 € m²) in Leroy Merlin.
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The Store at Home
They are a classic but never go out of style. For those who like it, cane furniture is ideal for decorating gardens and patios. In this patio, a mini-living room with beautiful white cushions has been set up. It is the Formentera Basics natural fiber garden set from El Corte Inglés (€199), at La Tienda en Casa.
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IKEA
Why not! Although the patio is small, take advantage of a wall to place an outdoor kitchen area, as long as the weather is good you save having to spend in the kitchen. This kitchen measures 330 x 61 cm, but you have modules to create smaller compositions.
Here are 25 outdoor kitchens to have in your garden or porch .
BUY€1,215 Outdoor kitchen GRILLSKÄR , from IKEA.
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Dembo Fairies
Curtains provide privacy, shade and style in this enchanting Fairy Dembo design in your home. He uses outdoor-grade fabrics that are easy to disassemble for cleaning by hanging on simple hooks.
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Applied Studio
Make the most of space with a spa. This Applied Studio garden and sauna combination in a London home offers a relaxing getaway for its owner.
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hearst
And all in a small space, however two areas could be differentiated, one with wooden floors and in the background a landscaped courtyard with grass and plants. This house is beautiful inside and out .
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The English Court
A lower-floor backyard in a central neighborhood doesn’t offer great views, but it does make for delightful outdoor space in the warmer months. Well conditioned and decorated, it only gives joy. Portobello blue chair (€49/two), Nador table with turquoise mosaic (€169), New Garden backlit globe (€69), Tahoma chest fridge , next to the wall (€295) and rug; Everything from El Corte Inglés.
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mike garten
Mirrors multiply the space even in outdoor environments. Hang a mirror in the patio of your house to illuminate the entire area much better.
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mike garten
Since you don’t have a lot of space for plants, think of other ways to use what little space you do have. In this case, decorate a fence with pallets with various seasonal plants and flowers, it is an ingenious way to have a vertical garden.
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Mary Britton Senseny
Allocate a drinks nook and all your guests will be cool and hydrated on hot summer days. Choose a trolley with wheels, so you can move it freely
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Buff Strickland
Fill an old toolbox or galvanized bucket with low-maintenance succulents to create a small (but gorgeous) garden.
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Achieve a more spacious feeling by decorating the space with all-white furniture. Use the outdoor furniture as a base, and add color to the space with plants.
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DR
With a cobblestone floor, it gains luminosity with total white furniture of disparate design. Antique table, chairs and bench, from Brocante. Acapulco armchairs , with synthetic rope, similar edited by OK Design. Interior design, Ramisa Projects & Fun.
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Buff Strickland
Add to the curb appeal of your patio with terracotta pots filled with flowers, succulents, and other varieties of outdoor plants. And if you want to have the satisfaction of seeing something grow, you can plant seeds of aromatic herbs and even small vegetables such as broccoli or cabbage, they are also very decorative.
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mike garten
Assemble a wooden workbench, give it a coat of paint, and use it for…everything. If you have a party, turn it into a bar cart. Otherwise, it will be the ideal place to organize your gardening tools, empty flower pots and watering cans.
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david say
Make the patio even more inviting by placing lights from one side of the space to the other. Thus, you will not have to occupy the little space you have with floor lamps.
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@mariapujol
To make better use of the space in this patio, the plants were placed high, thus leaving enough space to place a small summer room. An ideal solution for the patio of this house .
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tamara uribe
If you look closely, this patio is rather small but enough to install a pool and a hammock. Summer afternoons will be much more special. With only three meters in front at its narrowest part, Casa Picasso is a project that has managed to make the most of the spaces.
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Lisa Romerain
Mount a collapsible shelf to the patio wall and use it to store snacks, drinks, or party supplies.
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Shein
Look what a more romantic atmosphere has been achieved here with some solar garlands.
BUY€6.75 at SHEIN.
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mike garten
Since patio furniture can be too bulky, opt for folding chairs that can be easily stored away when not in use. For a warm and cozy atmosphere, place a rug and cushions on the grass, as a chill out area.
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mike garten
If you can, extend the stone-tiled porch onto the patio. It will create a seamless flow to the space, which is perfect for parties and summer gatherings.
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DR
A traditional material, such as natural rattan, so widely used outdoors long ago, is still in vogue today. You will find it giving shape to retro-inspired designs but also to new ones, such as the furniture in the Mastholmen series , handmade: armchairs (€99 each), side table (€35), coffee table (€59 ), two-seater sofa (€169) and Dyning shade sail (€19.99). Everything from Ikea.
Discover the sail awnings that have become fashionable .
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dr
This jungle -style patio , despite its small dimensions, has a small pool with green tiles. A perfect addition to combat the summer heat in the city. Discover how this house with patio and pool, the reform is amazing .
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mark scott
Turn any corner into an ultra-cozy little seating area. Adorn the railing or garden wall with colorful cushions and potted plants, then add a small side table.
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Jen Rothbury
This patio is the perfect demonstration of how space can be used. In one corner a jacuzzi, in another a sofa made with pallets and a screen to project movies. Can you ask for more? Find out here how this patio was transformed .
DR
The Copacabana armchairs from Maisons du Monde give this mini patio a tropical atmosphere, ideal for summer nights.
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Ricardo Bassetti
This small patio is in the very center of the house and even so it was used to create a plant wall and place a sofa for the hot summer afternoons.
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mike garten
The waitresses become the best station for drinks. Decorate the shelves with coolers, glasses, utensils, and pitchers filled with punch (or another beverage of your choice).
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mike garten
Create a vertical garden with floating plants… Attach flat-backed pots to the slats with zip ties or small hooks, then fill them with colorful plants.
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gentleman photography
This patio is narrow and elongated and even so a small outdoor living room was installed and in the grass area a small cactus garden and a Nordic-style chill out. Discover the entire patio at this link and copy their ideas .
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mike garten
Use a garden stool – birdbaths work too! — and fill it with frozen water balloons to create a party-ready cooler. They will melt more slowly than traditional ice cubes, so guests won’t have to dip their hands in water to get a drink.
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Buff Strickland
Stack curved pavers in a circle to create a fire pit. To make the space cozier, place some chairs and potted plants nearby (but not too close to the fire, of course).
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DK Publishing
Turn a wooden ladder into a support for pots with flowers, plants or aromatic herbs. You just have to give it a new coat of paint before reusing it.
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mike garten
Circular tables not only look modern, but are also easier to walk around (without bumping into the corners). Try to mix different textures by combining a concrete or stone table with wooden patio furniture.
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mike garten
Keep your guests out of the kitchen with this clever idea. You just have to install a shelf or shelf to serve under the window and place a couple of outdoor stools and a patterned awning.
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Buff Strickland
With an over-the-door shoe organizer, you can create a beautiful garden in your small backyard. Plant a different herb in each compartment and place labels to help you remember which is which.
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Paul Costello
Turn your backyard into a tropical oasis (well, sort of) by placing outdoor furniture directly on the lawn. Fill the space with pillows and cushions, patterned throws, and solar lanterns.
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Helen Norman
Take recycling to the next level: For an inexpensive workbench, place an old door or a piece of wood over two waist-high metal or trash cans. With two industrial-style stools you already have a good work table.
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mike garten
Even if you don’t have the space to create a full size garden, this little beauty gives you a similar experience. Once you fill the ceramic pot with soil, dress it up with rocks, mini bushes, flowers, and a fairy-worthy mini birdhouse.
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Dabito
The best way to make the most of space is by hanging a rocking chair from the ceiling. The perfect place to catch up on your summer reading, wouldn’t you say?
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fashionmenow.co.uk
In Sweden, exotic inspiration wins by a landslide in small spaces. They go to patchwork rugs , revelry and comfortable cushions for rest and decorate with natural flowers full of color.
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Angela Marie Made
Place clay pots on a framed wood panel. For a greater impact, place flowers of the same color.
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Kilian O’Sullivan
In this mini patio, different soils have been used, leaving an area of stones for plants and an area with black and white tiles to place a breakfast area. Just enough to enjoy nature at home. Discover the duplex to which this simple but effective patio belongs .
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hearst
A pebble and red tile flooring is an excellent choice to give grace to a discreet patio. Place a table and some scissor chairs, and you already have it equipped! When you don’t need it, you fold it and store everything, from El Corte Inglés.
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Courtesy of Lucas Fox
The dining area is tiled while the rest of the patio on a higher level has been decorated with grass and plants. The perfect space to place a lounger. You cannot ask for more from this apartment in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona .