Finally! The pictures I've been waiting to share with you all for weeks (and you would have gotten them a good two weeks ago if the baby hadn't killed my laptop!) After I lost my original pictures we had an insane amount of pollen roll in and I had to wait for it to let up a bit so I could rephotograph the patio-but here it is!
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I'm in love with the difference in the back patio!
I already shared our DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dining Table and the Vintage Chair Makeover, but I haven't told you about the rest of the chairs yet. That blue chair was another ReStore find, for just $5 and it got a few cost of Valspar Outdoor Gloss Peacock Blue. The metal chairs I bought at Target but they were black so I painted them with Valspar Outdoor in Satin Morning Mist. This was my first time trying the Valspar Outdoor line and it went on fantastic. I chose it specifically for the metal chairs because it is supposed to prevent rust. It sprayed on so nicely-I highly recommend it (this is not a sponsored post, it was just great!)
The pillows I made myself. The yellow is Premier Prints Towers in Citrus Yellow, the green is Richloom Solarium in Kirkwood Palm, and then you'll recognize the ikat as part of the Target Shower Curtain I used to reupholster the vintage chair.
We also replaced our old, decaying grill with a new one we got on sale at Big Lot's for $180, and added string lighting I found on sale at Target.
The place settings were frugal as well-the plates were four for $1.50 at Walmart and the napkins are from World Market. I buy all of my cloth napkins at World Market (we only use cloth napkins unless we have a big cookout), they have great prices and tons of colors. Oh, and the honeycomb vase was another Target find!
There are a few things I'd love to add to complete the space-an area rug would be amazing. I'm also thinking of adding some curtains on the side of the patio opposite the pool to allow us more privacy while swimming later this year.
Overall though I'm just in love with my bright cheery space! I can't wait to show you where I moved the old patio furniture and the little spruce up it received too!
I'd love to hear what you think!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Melissa, it looks wonderful and you can tell that talented hubby of yours that his table rocks the space! You guys did a great job and I'm sure you'll have so much fun out there this spring and summer! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa says
Thanks so much Cindy! I'm definitely enjoying having a happy little outdoor space now that the weather had warmed up!
Courtenay says
NICE! I love all the mismatched chairs. I wish I had the LB's to do that. 🙂
Melissa says
Lol you and those LBs!!
Crystal says
It looks great!! I love the different chairs with cushions on them. The table rocks!! Love it all!!
Melissa says
Thanks so much Crystal!!
Janel from NellieBellie says
so so bright and cheerful! I'd come over for a picnic any ol' day!!! The twinkle lights are awesome!
Laura Beth says
Absolutely love all of the different chairs! The entire space is so bright and cheery....really quite inviting. When do we get to come over?
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
Looks amazing! When can I come over for a cookout? I love the colors - so bright and cheerful!
Sandra Lankford says
I love the colors and you and hubby did a fantastic job. Beautiful
debbiedoos says
Oh it is just gorgeous Melissa. Loving the fun happy color scheme complimented pillows. Great job!
Amanda says
I love the chairs! Great job!!!
[email protected] The Better Half says
love all those chairs! what a great mix!
[email protected] Boppy says
This looks outstanding! So pretty!
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I think your patio makeover is gorgeous! Love that chunky table and the bright colors!
Gwen says
I want to add curtains, too!
Everything looks so amazing, girlie!!!
keri @ shaken together says
Absolutely LOVE the colors, the different chairs, the pillows ... can't wait for a summer BBQ 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Oh I love your patio! And that pitcher of punch on the table looks so refreshing!
Stopping by from Mop It Up Mondays. Have a wonderful week! 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Melissa Riker says
Thanks for stopping by Julie! The porch is definitely my favorite space now!
Lora @ Craftivity Designs says
It looks great! I love that bamboo chair and your big farmhouse style table.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Lora! It is one of my favorite spaces now!
Krista @thehappyhousie says
Hi Melissa! I LOVE how it turned out... I have seen several of your projects along the way and I think the final look is amazing. So creative and eclectic and welcoming... now I need to start thinking about outdoors around here...
Thanks for sharing it all!
Krista @thehappyhousie
Roeshel says
Beautiful...so peaceful and pretty. Love it, Melissa!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Roeshel! It's my "happy place!"
Krisha says
Hi, LOVE what you've done to your backyard space. We have a similar layout with pool and lots of trees. I was wondering if you could possibly share with me some more pictures of the backyard so I can see the fencing around the pool. I have looked and looked for ideas online, but have never found one close enough to our layout. Yours is almost identical. We are trying to decide what to do with our current fence as it is a pain to walk around. What made you decide to fence directly around the pool as well as around the yard? Any input would be helpful! THanks again,
Krisha
Melissa Riker says
Go Krisha, we had to fence off the pool per local code. They specified a four foot fence with self latching/self-closing gate so that is what we had put in. The rest of the yard we did a six foot privacy fence on the sides and the same four foot aluminum along the back of the lot because we back up to wetlands and didn't want to obstruct our view. I'm on my phone right now so I can't send more pictures but if you let me know what exactly you'd like a better view of I can send them to you!
Thanks, hope you have a great weekend!
Melissa Riker says
(That was supposed to say "hi" not "go" at the beginning-phone typing gone wrong!!)
Angela @ CreativeBlossoming.com says
Such a lovely, cheery space---perfect for spring and summer! I like the color combinations and how well you paired the patterns. Also dig that the chairs are each different and not all matching. It adds a lot more interest to the space. Great job!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Angela! Have a great weekend!
Almost Gemini says
I love this! I created an "outdoor living space" last summer but you made me want to revamp it again. Here is a blog about it but if you have any suggestions on how to improve it...I'm all ears. Well, eyes
https://www.almostgemini.com/2012/08/before-and-after-outdoor-living-area.html
Melissa Riker says
It looks great! I love the lattice wall!
Corinna Ashley says
I love how the chairs are mismatched but feel cohesive! I'll be taking a few tips here for use on our sun porch!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Corinna!!
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl says
Beautiful Melissa! I love all the colors you used.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Brittany!!
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Oh I love this post. I came looking for a bench DIY and followed your links. Great site. 🙂
And, you have such a lovely backyard. Looks very relaxing. Ya'll have done a great job with the furniture.