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25+ Outdoor Spaces to Inspire You

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It’s definitely that time of year when most of us head outdoors and the absolute best is when you have a really cool outdoor spot at your own house to relax, entertain, and just plain enjoy the nice weather.

If you’ve been around here for awhile you are probably familiar with my outdoor living room.

But if you are in need of some awesome inspiration for your own outdoor space you’re in luck because today I’m not only taking you on a little tour of my outdoor patio area but I’ve teamed up with some of the best of the best to share their outdoor living spaces so you are sure to find all the inspiration you need to create a little outdoor oasis of your own.

(You’ll find links to more outdoor spaces at the bottom of this post, and I’ll be added more throughout the week!)

It’s not too late! Summer is in full swing and there is still lots of sunshine to be had!

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My outdoor patio is both an outdoor living room and an outdoor dining area

The patio just off of the back of our house used to be really sad. It was pretty much a place for random kid’s toys and we would occasionally have a meal out there but I have to admit that it was never very enjoyable because it was pretty unkempt.

Here’s what I mean.

DIY Outdoor Patio Makeover before photo from TinySidekick.com

So a couple of years ago we decided that since the backyard was one of the things that drew us to our home in the first place we should put a bit of effort into making it a place we could actually use and enjoy.

The idea was that it should be a true extension of our home.

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Outdoor Living Room Makeover at TinySidekick.com

And since I wanted it to be a literal outdoor room I decided that I would inject elements from inside, outside both in what would be the outdoor living room and the outdoor dining room.
We started by adding some really comfortable seating (from Lowe’s) and went with metal furniture so that it would be really easy to maintain.

We had a definite issue with the sun in the evening so I made some outdoor curtains from drop cloths and hung them from a DIY outdoor curtain rod.
Not only do the curtains help with the sun but they create a really nice feel in the space.

We defined the space with an outdoor rug and with the addition of the furniture, the curtains, and a few fun accent pillows we had a perfect outdoor living room!

On the other side of the patio we created an outdoor dining space.

Awesome outdoor living room inspiration with so many easy diy ideas to make it beautiful on a budget!
DIY outdoor candle chandelier
DIY outdoor candle chandelier
DIY Projects for an Outdoor Living Room at TinySidekick.com
DIY Bar Cart for an Outdoor Patio at TinySidekick.com
outdoor art for my DIY Patio Makeover at TinySidekick.com
DIY outdoor chalkboard after 3 years


We already had the table and chairs but I cleaned it up with a new coat of stain and we hung our outdoor curtains on this side too.
To define the space and to add a pop of color and some lighting in the evening I took the old chandelier that we had taken out of our indoor dining room and created a candle chandelier.

It was the perfect way to bring the pop of green from the curtains over to this side of the patio too!

You can pretty much find us eating out here as a family and often with friends every night in the summer.

We do a lot of entertaining in this space and I found that I was needed a place to serve drinks so when I saw a diaper changing table at a garage sale for only 5 bucks, I grabbed it and turned it into an outdoor beverage station which has been so much fun! Just for fun and to really make the space feel like a true outdoor room, I added a bit of wall art (for free) with this California love art made from paint sticks.

This outdoor patio area is pretty much the perfect place to hang out and we spend so much time out here hanging out with the kids and when we have company we have a perfect spot to chat while the kids run around and play. We even created a giant outdoor chalkboard for them and it is a big hit!

Ok. Not to kick you out or anything but there is so much outdoor inspiration waiting for you!

First up is Ursula from Home Made By Carmona’s outdoor space (and she’s got links to all the other’s as well!)

Have fun!

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  1. Kathy says

    July 28, 2016 at 5:09 am

    Such a cute outdoor space! Can’t wait to get our candle chandy out of storage so I can freshen it up with a pop of color! Beautiful job.

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  2. Emily @ Table & Hearth says

    July 27, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I’ve always loved the colors you’ve used on your patio! They’re so fresh and cheery!

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Thank you Emily! I’m still loving them too, although this year I was tempted to add some black and white stripe. There’s always next year!

  3. Jen @ The Striped House says

    July 24, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    Blue Moon and Cupcake SB?! I’ll be right over!;) Your patio is so perfect for entertaining and that chalkboard area is downright adorable 🙂 Thank you for sharing! XO

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      You are welcome any time Jen cause clearly we should be friends if those are your faves too!!!

  4. Iris Nacole says

    July 23, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    You have such a lovely outdoor space! I adore that candle chandelier. Super cute!

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  5. Melissa George says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    I’ll be right over for some Sauvignon blanc on your gorgeous patio! I love the separate living and dining spaces you created.

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      You should!!!!! Come now!!!

  6. Aniko @Place of my taste says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:23 am

    I still love your patio! I should come and finish that bottle of wine with you;-)Looks very tempting;-)

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      I hate to say it is long gone, but there is more where that came from so come on over!

  7. JenWoodhouse.com says

    July 22, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Such a fun space Corey! I love your chandy, too – may need to steal that idea because we have Texas-sized bugs and some citronella candles would help a bunch! xo

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      hahaha! That would be a great way to keep them away. That and a bee suit! I hate bugs!

  8. heather says

    July 21, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Corey I love all of it! Such a colorful, happy space! The chandelier, and the chalkboard are totally my fave elements. What a great place to hang out in the summer!

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      It is definitely my favorite spot. Thanks for stopping by Heather.

  9. Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says

    July 21, 2016 at 5:27 am

    I love how colorful your space is! It has been an inspiration of mine for some time! I really have to get out of my rut and embrace more color in my life! Plus I’m loving that chalkboard!!

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks for organizing Ursula! It was really fun and I got to discover some new blogs!

  10. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    July 20, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Whoa! This is so colorful and amazing! I adore the outdoor curtains and colorful cushions. Side note: Love the new blog name too! 😉

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    • Corey says

      July 27, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      Thank you so much Stephanie!

  11. Chelsea says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Your colorful patio is one of my favs, Corey! So nice!

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  12. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    July 20, 2016 at 10:06 am

    What fun!!! I love what you’ve done with it!

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  13. Michelle says

    July 20, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Your patio looks like a lovely place to hang out!! Love the color scheme.

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  14. Shonee says

    July 20, 2016 at 6:53 am

    Corey your patio is amazing! I love all the colors that you picked out. I would totally be out there every day if this was at my house!

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