Spruce Up Your Patio With These Design Ideas

Upgrade your outdoor space with fresh and inspiring ideas for your patio or deck. From outdoor lighting to lounge chairs to dining sets to outdoor rugs and planters, we’ve found all the outdoor necessities you need to turn your backyard into an oasis. Spruce up your outdoor space with these 40 inspiring patio and backyard design finds.

Outdoor patio with dining set and plants

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Our backyard living space needs major sprucing up, and I’ve gathered some design inspiration to make our patio a more inviting space. There are many elements that go into a space to make it more welcoming, such as warm string lights, a comfy lounge chair and beautiful planters. I would ultimately like an outdoor patio that makes me feel like sitting back, relaxing, and sipping on a cold drink.

I’ve gathered  over 40 design finds from five categories (lounging, dining sets, planters, outdoor lighting and rugs & pillow) for inspiration on sprucing up your backyard and patio.

Outdoor Chairs & Bistro Tables

Are you ready to relax? I’ve chosen outdoor chairs and loungers with wood frames with sustainability and good looks in mind. Acacia wood is strong, durable, eco-friendly and can withstand the elements. You’ll find outdoor club chairs, loungers, bistro tables and more!

Outdoor Club Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Bistro Tables & Bar Cart

1// Safavieh Rattan Outdoor Chair Set– 2 rattan chairs, cocktail table. Pillows included.
2// Burchett Outdoor Club Chairs– Made with acacia wood, a durable hardwood that naturally withstands outdoor elements and will not darken over time. Acacia wood is perfect as a solid, heavy frame that resists wear and tear. Wicker backing, cushions included. A set that includes a loveseat, 2 chairs and a coffee table is available also: Christopher Knight Burchett Outdoor Loveseat & Lounge Chair Set.
3// Acacia Wood Bistro Table– Christopher Knight round outdoor bistro table.
4// Outdoor Patio Umbrella– 10FT outdoor patio umbrella with classic style design.
5// Woven Rope Chair Set– Wood table and chair set with woven rope backing.
6// Wicker Club Chairs– Christopher Knight Hampton Outdoor Mid-Century Wicker Club Chairs with Acacia Wood Frame, set of 2.
7// Savafieh Natural Wood Cart– Crafted of sturdy acacia wood and measures 23.8 x 39.4 x 29.9.
8// Acacia Wood & Wicker Folding Lounge Chair– Acacia wood frame with wicker backrest. Retractable leg rest fold up for deck chair.
9// Acacia Wood & Wicker Lounge Chair– Durable acacia hardwood naturally withstands outdoor elements and will not darken over time. Wicker backing and adjustable armrests.

Outdoor Patio Dining Sets

Outdoor Dining Sets

Eating outside in agreeable weather is one of the small joys in life. These outdoor dining sets are all sustainable hard wood and will look gorgeous on your patio!

1// Walker Edison Del Ray 6 Piece Acacia Wood Dining Set– Dimensions: Table: 30″ H x 55-79” L x 35” W, Chair: 37″ H x 24″ L x 27″ W – Bench: 18″ H x 53″ L x 14″ W. Each chair supports up to 250 lbs. Bench supports up to 400 lbs. Resistant to a variety of outdoor elements. Apply teak oil every 2-3 months.
2// Walker Edison Maui Modern Acacia Wood outdoor Dining Set– Dimensions: Table: 30″ H x 55-79” L x 35” W, Chair: 37″ H x 24” L x 20” W – Bench: 18″ H x 53″ L x 14″ W. Each chair supports up to 250 lbs. Bench supports up to 400 lbs. Dining Table supports up to 100 lbs.. Resistant to a variety of outdoor elements. Apply teak oil every 2-3 months.
3// Teak Dining Set With Round Table– Crafted with a solid teak frame, the 6 chairs feature natural-textured rattan woven rope.
4// Teak Outdoor Bistro Square Dining Set– Grade A legally sourced Teak wood. The teak table weighs approximately 75 LB. The overall height is 29 1/2in and the tabletop dimensions are 47in by 47in. The teak chair weighs approximately 30 LB. The overall height is 36 1/2in and the total depth is 25 1/2in.

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor Lighting

The right outdoor lights set the stage for a magical evening. From string lights to outdoor sconces, perfect your ambience with beautiful outdoor lights.

1// Copper Outdoor Wall Mounted Light– An antique copper finish gives this design a wonderfully industrial feel.
2// Crested Butte Outdoor Sconce– Mission style vintage brass.
3// Portside Outdoor Pendant– features a solid dome of aluminum finished in Oil Rubbed Bronze with solid brass hardware finished in Antique Brass. The Clear prismatic glass diffuser completes the authentic look of this outdoor collection.
4// Outdoor String Lights– Warm white LED string lights. Low voltage and safe drop design.
5// Natural Wood Chandelier– 6 light chandelier with rope accents.
6// Mini Path Light– constructed of solid brass for durability and beauty. It projects an 8-foot diameter region of illumination.
7// Portable Cordless Table Lamp– Portable Lamp with Smooth Handle – Made of steel with brushed finishing. Perfect for camping, BBQ, outdoor party, etc. Rechargeable Lithium Battery – Can be used up to 7 Hours.
8// Outdoor Solar Candle Lantern– The solar panel located discreetly in the candle charges by day for an energy-efficient glowing light at night. Mimics the glow of a real candle.
9// Gold Rimmed Glass Hurricane– Serene Spaces clear glass hurricane.
10// Wicker Tea Light Candle Holder– Seagrass wicker tealight candle holder made by MadeTerra artisans in Vietnam.

Outdoor Rugs & Pillows

Outdoor Rugs & Pillows

Design accents like outdoor rugs and pillows can add an extra layer of color and texture to your space.  Set the stage for a welcoming space with outdoor throw pillows and rugs that have interesting patterns, textures and lovely colors.

1// Jonathon Chunky Jute Rug– Durable enough for high-traffic areas.
2// Nicole Miller Country Luna Outdoor Rug– 12 ft. L x 9 ft. W Made in Turkey
3// Medusa Odin Outdoor Rug– Shed free yarn Super easy to clean Features high resistance to tough outdoor conditions with the aesthetics of an indoor rug.
4// Safavieh Courtyard Collection Outdoor Rug– Outdoor woven rug, made in Turkey. 9 ft x 12 ft.
5// Nourison Courtyard Outdoor Rug– Its subtly textured stands up to heavy traffic and is easy to clean: just hose-rinse and air dry.
6// Outdoor Lumbar Pillow– Six patterns to choose from.
7// Striped Outdoor Cushion– Comes in a variety of stripes and colors.
8// Tommy Bahama Outdoor Pillow Covers– Perfect for a coastal beach vibe.

Outdoor Planters

Outdoor Planters

Outdoor planters come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Bring some greenery into your patio space with a few well-placed planters.

1// Terra Cotta Square Flower Pots– These Aged terracotta square Herb Floral flowerpots, come in a set of three in different sizes. APPROX – Small =15 x 15 x 6 cm, Medium 19.5 x 19.5 x 7 cm. Large = 24 x 24 x 9.3 cm. With there Rustic look would decorate any Garden. Ideal for Planting Flowers Herbs Plants with there already drilled holes to release excess water.
2// Window Box Planter– Lightweight faux concrete- 17.5” X 7”, 25.5” X 9”
3// Hanging Planter Baskets– these hanging planters come with 4 predrilled, built-in drainage holes to ease the concern of overwatering for your indoor and outdoor plants. Your ferns, pothos, ivy and spider plants will thrive in these porous, breathable hanging planters. lightweight materials and adjustable hanger.
4// Unbreakable Flower Pot Planter– Sunnydaze garden pots have a 20 inches diameter x 15 inches tall; Weighs 3.2 pounds per planter; Unbreakable and lightweight.
5// Concrete Rectangular Planter– Made of concrete and weather-resistant fiberglass that have all the advantages of these materials, such as strength, durability, weather and damage resistance, and long-lasting color and has a drainage. 31″L x 15″W x 15″H.
6// Round Cement Planter– 14 inch diameter cement planter.
7// Big Pond Garden Planter– Round fiberglass planter- Small Size : 22x22x11 Weight : 12lbs Capacity : 12 gallons. Medium Size : 25x25x12 Weight : 18lbs Capacity : 17 gallons. Large Size : 28x28x13 Weight : 25lbs Capacity : 25 gallons
8// Fossil Stone Planter– Classic Home And Garden Honeysuckle Planter with 15 inch diameter, lightweight. Volume: 13-inch 3. 6 gallons; 15-inch 5. 6 gallons. Container Size: Large.

Patio with dining set and plants