6 Easy Steps for Creating the Perfect Backyard Living Space

I am so excited to be creating the perfect backyard living space for summer! I can't wait for warmer weather to be here so I can ENJOY it!! Want to create one too?

Here is my YouTube video explaining how I decorated.

6 Steps for Creating the Perfect Backyard Living Space

Step 1- A gazebo

helps to define the space.  Plus it adds protection from the sun.  Here is a great gazebo we got at Costco.  Make sure and check out my review on this gazebo below. 

Step 2 - Bring in your big furniture. 

Your furniture will help to define the space as well.  I wanted this area to be left open towards the pool for easy access.  View Details on our pool here. To do that I arranged sectional and chairs from Article in a horse shoe shape.  Articles couch is nice and oversized, I am sure we will use it for seating as well as sleeping.  These chairs brought in a fun texture but still went with the sectional.  I have had these chairs for 3 years and look how awesome they look.

Step 3 - Add pillows. 

Pillows help to bring a cozy warmth to the space as well as an added texture. I used 2 different ones to fill in this corner and then these fun lumbar one on either side.  To help bring the whole space together I used the same lumbar ones on the chairs .  I got these at Target, I will link all the item below.

Step 4 - Add plants. 

Both faux and real.  Plants are a great way to bring in more color and textures.  I love the look of this lavender tree next to this pot full of lots of flowers.  The pots also add a fun texture to the space.  I went with black and a woven pot to bring match the furniture.  This tree is faux and the perfect piece for behind the sofa to help bring your eye up

Step 5 - Add a Rug

A great way to bring the entire space together is with a rug. I love Ruggable rugs because they are washable and can easily be spot cleaned. Another great thing about a rug is to bring in color. I love the colors in this rug and to bring the colors out of the rug I coordinated it with my pillows.

Step 6 - Lights…

Don’t forget the lights.  This is so important for night time parties.  Add some solar lights, so they flip on every night and then charge during the day.  Lights are also a fun design element even when they are off.  They don’t give off tons of light so I also added these lights around the gazebo.  Look how awesome they look at night!  

I hope this has helped you to create a fun outdoor space you can enjoy.  All sources are linked below.