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Outdoor furniture inspiration.

May 24, 2013 by Michelle Hinckley |

Our patio can’t quite seem to compete in appearances with the rest of the house. It’s full of bikes, popsicle sticks, garden tools and a crumbling ceiling. I’m very particular about indoor rules but those don’t apply to the back patio and a result, the patio looks like a dumping ground.

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That’s all about to change. I’ve been really pumped about fixing up the patio since the weather has warmed. The main thing we use the patio for is eating. I love eating outside for the ambiance but mainly because I can squirt the floor off with a hose instead of mopping it. Unfortunately, I’m not loving a whole lot of the outdoor furniture I’m finding. It all looks like…well…patio furniture. I don’t know what I would rather it look like? Just not what it looks like. I guess I want my patio to look like a room that is just an extension of my home…but outside. Oye, my head hurts. At any rate, here are a few things I’m kind of actually liking. Keep in mind the chairs and table aren’t actually meant for outdoors but…we’ll see about that.

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Operation Backyard Patio Makeover is officially underway!

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  1. Leah says

    May 24, 2013 at 6:57 am

    Cost Plus World Market has an outdoor chair that is very similar to this one–go look! And they come in a bunch of different colors–I saw it in bright yellow at the store yesterday–fun!

  2. julie g. says

    May 24, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Just curious, are you planning to stain your concrete? We have a carport which officially becomes the “side porch” between April and October. I have always thought that staining it would bring it to outdoor room level but have been scared to try it. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

    • Michelle Hinckley says

      May 24, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      I have been considering a few options…stamped concrete, staining, painting…just can’t decide but I’ll be sure to share pics. Please, oh please, share your pics when you make your decision too! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Andrea Worley says

    May 24, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    our patio needs help too! loving your inspiration, love those chairs!

  4. Studio One says

    May 25, 2013 at 3:35 am

    Patios and outdoor entertaining can be a challenge. It becomes a balancing act between creating an atmosphere which is conducive to dining outdoors and not putting too much clutter into the environment. The elements you have pictured are wonderful โ€“ a generously sized table and stackable chairs. I love using candles and hurricane globes to create an inviting evening setting. It is also helpful to have planters filled with flowers, such as sunflowers, which keep the bugs away.

    I look forward to viewing your results!

  5. Janice Marie says

    May 26, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    I am curious about those curtains because we just had the exterior of our home painted in gorgeous southwest colors…think Sedona Rock oranges/reds with 3 shades of eggplant for the accents and trims! I am thinking now of adding curtains, and those sheery white ones with grommets are enticing me!! Thanx for sharing all that you do Michelle….blessings always and sweet aromas ….. ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Janice Marie says

    May 26, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    PS….where can I get those sheery curtains from ???? anyone see similar?? I know I could make them, but…..mmmmm you know it’s that time thing. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Caroline (the DIY nurse) says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I completely understand! We managed to get deals on our chairs via Craigslist but can’t find a table we like for under 1k. Seriously. So we’re gonna be makin our own once we fix up the deck! Good luck with your DIY adventure. I’m loving those chairs!

    • Michelle Hinckley says

      May 27, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      Oooo! Please share pics of how it turns out!

  8. charlotte@marshallhousematters.com says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:20 am

    Love that light. Looking forward to seeing how operation backyard patio works out ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Lilah says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    The easiest way to dress up any space is with a cute rug – whether it be for the inside of your home or the outside. I just bought an adorable chevron rug at http://4-chairs.com/ which has really livened up my drab room. That’s all it took. Good luck and please post before and after pics! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Michelle Hinckley says

      May 29, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      I’ll have to check out that website. I’m shopping for a rug…thanks for the tip!

  10. Jeff says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I really like how you have taken the idea of a simple stackable chair and added some serious style to it. Those chairs would look good in any situation.

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