Here’s How to Refresh Your Outdoor Décor

Brighten Up the Backyard

One of the easiest ways to brighten up your backyard is with lighting. It will add ambience to your space while offering an added touch of style. There are various types and locations for outdoor lighting: 

• Use exterior light features like fairy lights and string lights to set the mood and create a relaxing atmosphere 

• Patio lighting creates a warm and inviting feel in your outdoor living spaces 

• Place solar lights throughout your yard and around bushes to highlight your flowers and greenery after dark 

• Motion sensor lights are useful for illuminating arrival and departure areas 

• Garden path lights are a lovely way to light pathways and keep people safe while moving around your yard

Upgrade Your Patio Furniture

Your patio furniture really can make or break your outdoor living space. If yours is more than a few years old, then it may be showing signs of weathering or sun damage. Why not upgrade your outdoor furniture for a whole new look? 

• Outdoor lounge chairs, chaise lounges, and hammocks offer a great way to kick back and relax 

• Add a bistro set or outdoor dining set to enjoy home cooked meals in the open air 

• Anchor your deck or patio with a new outdoor sectional or conversation set 

• Update your patio umbrella for a pop of new colour to your space

Install an Outdoor Fire Pit or Fireplace

An outdoor fireplace or fire pit can add warmth and a relaxing glow to your backyard. Propane models are easy to maintain, but units that use real wood or faux wood are also available. You can also find outdoor fire pits that are set inside tables to enhance your dining experience.

Add More Colour

One of the fastest and more affordable ways to freshen up your exterior décor is to add a fresh coat of paint to your home. You can also choose to do a partial refresh just by touching up the eaves, shutters, and outdoor fencing. Use a pressure washer to remove dirt and grime, and remember to apply a good coat of outdoor primer before painting your home.

Install a Gazebo or Pergola

Gazebos are available in a variety of sizes and feature a covered roof so you can enjoy the outdoors even when the weather is less than favourable. A pergola has a slatted roof and sides which allow climbing vines to take hold. Ready-to-assemble gazebos and pergolas are available, but you can also go the DIY route with a custom gazebo package.

Restain the Deck

Even the best laid deck can end up looking tired and worn out after a while. You can easily make your deck look like new again with the right deck stain. If you want to go darker or keep the stain colour the same, you can apply new stain directly over the old stain. If you want to go lighter or change the colour entirely, then you can use a pressure washer to remove old stain and varnish. This needs to be done carefully to avoid causing damage to decking boards.

Outdoor Rugs & Carpets

An outdoor carpet or rug can make your deck or patio feel cozier and more comfortable. You can mix and match with various colours and patterns to update your décor and coordinate with your surrounding patio furnishings. While a carpet offers more coverage for small porches, a rug can be easily moved around or removed for cleaning.