Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

You don’t need an exterior home designer or a landscaping crew to make your outdoor patio or backyard area look inviting. Some of the greatest and most impactful changes to your outdoor living areas are things you can arrange with a single purchase or even a DIY project. If you want the allure of a beautiful backyard without the grueling work, take our advice with these easy ways to upgrade your outdoor space. No matter how much outdoor space you have, these tips will renew the area with quick, simple touches.

Create an Outdoor Dining Area

You may have a patio dining set outside on your porch, but do you put it to use? If your patio furniture is outdated or damaged from old age and disuse, consider replacing it with bright, new outdoor dining furniture. Try to create a space in which you would want to eat meals—then, make a resolution to actually eat some meals outside. Sometimes, the appeal of an outdoor area hinges on our perception of the area. If it seems like a closed-off, unusable area, then that’s what it will become.

Make the dining space more appealing by adding bug repellants for the warmer months. Screens, mosquito torches, and shade can enhance your desire to take mealtime outside. Decorate the space like you would an interior dining room—add a large outdoor area rug underneath the dining furniture, and place a lovely centerpiece on the table if there isn’t already an umbrella in the center.

Add a Splash of Color With an Outdoor Rug

Outdoor area rugs add elegance to any porch, deck, or patio. Place a rug that matches patio loungers so you can comfortably slip off your shoes without worrying about splinters. You can even add an artificial grass rug to help your children dry their feet off after a swim in the pool.

Outdoor porch carpet adds coziness to your space without sacrificing a stylish design. On top of making your patio look good, these rugs can endure all kinds of weather and still look good. They’re easy to clean—just hose them off and let them dry. Make sure you look for rugs that keep their color even in direct sunlight; an outdoor rug without UV protection loses its color fast.

Bring the Space To Life With Potted Plants

If you have a bit of a green thumb, try raising some decorative potted flowers and trees to live on your back porch. With the proper care and treatment, you can raise any color or kind of flower you want on your porch to match the rest of the décor. Potted plants also help your local bee and butterfly populations.

Once you master the art of potted plants, you can move on to more difficult gardening tasks, like landscaping gardens full of native plants. You may even try your hand at growing your own fruits or vegetables. Both will add life to your outdoor space and give you a new hobby.

Install a Water Feature

Water features add a luxurious element to any backyard design. Whether you want a small water fountain or an extravagant koi pond, either option will add an elegant centerpiece to your outdoor space. For a very simple water feature, buy your local bird population a cute birdbath. You may even spot a new outdoor friend or two fluffing their feathers in the clean waters of your artsy avian attraction.

Make Space for a Party Activity

While you may not be able to host guests or parties right now, you can prepare for your future backyard barbeques or pool parties by sprucing up your yard. While there are plenty of creative and complex party activities you can consider, some of the simpler ones include:

Stylish Firepits

If your local government allows it, install a simple firepit in your yard complete with seats to match. There are plenty of different styles and designs for any fireside activity—such as roasting marshmallows or making conversation next to a cozy flame. You can buy a pre-built firepit to easily pull your exterior design together.

Upgrade Your Outdoor Kitchen

Do you have an outdoor kitchen? Your outdoor kitchen doesn’t need to be as fancy as the ones you see on TV, but something as simple as a new grill can add to your family barbeque experience. Create a space that’s easy for the cook in the family to use. It can motivate the rest of the family to hang out as they prepare dinner.

Create Out a New Sitting Area

You can never have too many areas in which to hang out, especially with a big yard. Add stone bricks or masonry to a spot in the backyard and create an area where you can get away from the house and simply enjoy some fresh air. Keep chairs in a circle to stimulate conversation or put down a new hammock for solo relaxation time; as long as it provides you with some peace and quiet, this space is a worthwhile investment.

Bring Light for Extra Brightness

If you’re only using your deck or patio at night, one of the most important and easiest ways to upgrade your outdoor space is to add more lighting or update old light fixtures. Install lights that brighten your pool area or put lights on your stairs for safety. Once summer comes around, you can listen to the sounds of crickets or have a cozy outdoor date night without poor lighting ruining the mood.

Place Stair Treads on Your Patio or Deck Stairs

When stairs lack traction and cause accidents, add stair treads. These small patches of carpet prevent slipping and add to the design of your outdoor space. Stair treads can keep your children from hurting themselves after they’ve taken a dip in the pool or act as an extra level of protection against pets with muddy paws.

At Koeckritz Rugs, we want your outdoor space to look beautiful, trendy, and colorful. With our bountiful selection of outdoor area rugs, you won’t have to worry about how your porch or patio looks while you entertain guests. Customize your porch carpet with us today to make your outdoor living area stand out!