Ideas for a Boho Patio
02 September
I'm a homebody and enjoy being at home and I love spending my weekends outdoors when the weather is nice so I've been working on turning my backyard into a private oasis where I can hang out.
I've replaced the rickety fence with a new privacy fence, planted some arborvitae that will grow and eventually block the neighbor's house, and I've been working on prettying up the landscaping.
I'm also working on my patio. Today I'm sharing some inspirational photos and a few of the projects I've completed.
Ideas for a Boho Patio
When you're spending time outside, a place to sit and relax is important. Most patios at least have a lawn chair or two but why not elevate it a bit with a couch?
Now, get the image of a hillbilly recliner sofa that should be inside sitting on a porch out of your head 😆 that's not what I'm talking about here.
This cozy balcony hangout has a bed made from pallets, doesn't that look so relaxing?!
If this isn't your style, check out the other ideas at the link below the picture, there are some beautiful ideas.
Source: OneKindDesign
I made a pallet loveseat for my patio rather than a bed. See how I made it here: Pallet Patio Loveseat
Now that we have a place to sit, we'll need a place to put snacks and a drink or book.
This coffee table made from an old crate would be perfect.
Source: unknown
Here is another, smaller option using a whiskey barrel.
Source: Keller Creative but the link now leads to a sex site 😢
I have a couple of plastic whiskey barrels, so I used one of those. The bottom was ugly so I added a round wood top that I picked up from Lowe's to cover that up.
Once you have seating and a place to put things, it's time to decorate (even outdoor spaces need a little zhuzhing).
Even though the trend of using old ladders as decor is becoming less popular, I think they still look cool used as outside decor.
Source: OneKindDesign
And of course, you need plants... always add plants!
These painted terracotta pots are cool.
Source: Growing Spaces
Here are my versions, you can check out that post here: Hand-Painted Terracotta Planters
Things to hang on the walls are nice too. These tassels are cute, they are made with fabric scraps.
Source: Pretty Prudent
Outdoor wall hangings are easy to make too. See how I made these here: DIY Inspirational Quote Signs.
Here is before picture of my patio.
And here is the after.
Check out a few of the other projects that I completed for this makeover below:
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 02 September
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home decor
Great inspiration shots, Tania! Happy Labor Day weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas Tania! Looking forward to the final reveal! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Florence, you have a nice weekend too! :o)
DeleteTania
Can hardly wait to see what you do. Love your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I can hardly wait too! ha ha!
DeleteTania
ok soooooo jealous, please come and do mine......everything is soooo gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteoh shoot, helps when you read first before you comment...lol.....Your inspiration ROCKS!!!! I want it all
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