Hi, I'm Bea 🪴 My patio is basically a second living room from May through October. Here's what's made it worth the upgrade.
Made a DIY outdoor wood table for my small patio and learned a big lesson: don’t skip the weatherproofing! I used cheap pine without sealing and it warped within weeks. For chic style living on a budget, choose cedar and seal all edges first. Worth the extra hour 🌿 Got a small patio tip?
This DIY pergola gave our tiny patio actual shade for the first time ☀️ the before and after is wild. Building it was a weekend project and totally worth it. If you’re thinking about adding a pergola, I’ve got the full tutorial saved here! What’s your backyard upgrade idea? 👇
Backyard fire pit ideas – this cinder block ring doubles as a flower bed with pansies and red blooms. The striped Adirondack chair and wooden bench make it so inviting. Perfect for fall nights. Save for your own cozy corner! #BackyardFirePit #CinderBlockGarden #CozyFirePit #AdirondackSeating #GardenDecor
Looking for budget patio decor that actually looks expensive? I turned my tiny outdoor corner into a cozy hangout with $50 and a trip to the thrift store. Think string lights, a weathered bistro table, and DIY painted planters. Save this for your next outdoor living inspo! 🌿
Okay so this DIY pool noodle pouf is genius – only 7 pool noodles, tape, a cutter, and a glue gun. It adds the cutest extra seat to our small patio, and honestly looks like a fancy rope pouf. Easy weekend project! Save it for later 🫶🏼
Curved garden path ideas are easier than you think: lay large flat stones in a gentle arc through the bed. Surround them with pink cosmos and white daisies, then hang string lights above the teal chair at the end. Perfect for a weekend backyard project! Save this for inspiration 🌼 #gardenpathideas #backyardwalkway #stonegardenpath #gardenpathdesign #backyardgarden
If you’re planning an outdoor patio storage bench, don’t forget to keep spare cushions inside like I did here – the gray ones live in the cedar compartment under the hinged lid. The white cushioned seat and striped pillows look perfect on these gray stone tiles, and the black lanterns make it super cozy at dusk. Save this for your own patio setup! #patiostoragebench #outdoorpatio #patiodecor #cedarbench #outdoorcushions
These patio potted flowers are my summer go-to – tall pink foxgloves in a big terracotta pot steal the show, while white and purple petunias spill over the edges for that full, lush look. The weathered stone wall behind makes the colors pop. Perfect for a sunny patio corner, and super easy to recreate. Save this for your container garden inspo! #pottedflowers #patiogarden #containerflowers #foxgloves #petunias
We did a budget patio makeover in one weekend and it was easier than I thought. Gave old patio furniture a fresh spray paint + new cushions, added a thrifted side table and string lights. The small patio decor feels brand new. 😍 Which part would you try?