Is it odd to be posting about sprucing up my back porch when it’s almost winter outside? Probably so, but here in the South we can use our back porches almost year round, depending on the day of the week. Just this past weekend, Coach and I were sitting outside as Miss A played on her swing set in the back yard. I mean, sure, we had our jackets on, but it was a sunny 60 degree day and it was so nice!
We love this space out here and it’s slowly, but surely coming together to be a welcoming space when we have people over.
Here’s what it looked like for a couple of years after we moved in …
Our grill, some kid’s toys and lawn chairs were not very nice or welcoming. And then this is the progress we made two summers ago …
Ahh! Finally a nice place to sit. And I shared some of my wish list items 🙂 …
Recently I headed to my local Ace Hardware and picked up some new items on my wish list.
I loved the sturdy resin weave Hampton coffee table that looks great with my existing furniture. I love this type of furniture for the outdoors because it’s rust-resistant and so easy to clean. The glass top is a nice touch too. I was a little worried about having a glass top with a preschooler, but she doesn’t mess with it and I like the flat surface for decorating and sitting our drinks or other things on it.
I was soooo excited to get rid of the patio table we were using as a side table over there on the right side. (You can see it in one of the progress pictures above.) My intention was to build a side table and a coffee table, but I don’t know how long wood furniture would last out here. Probably a while since it’s a covered patio, but I didn’t want to deal with mold and mildew on the wood.
So, I loved the durable, yet light weight resin wicker side tables that are easy to move around where needed and the perfect size for our porch.
I also picked up this pretty entrance mat that not only makes this space look nicer, but keeps the dirt and leaves out of my kitchen! I love how big it is.
And I added a pop of color with some poinsettias, which I promptly brought inside after my photo shoot. I’ll fill this pretty hanging basket with some fun colorful flowers in the spring.
Over time I’ll add more to this space, but I think it’s turned out pretty well and ready to entertain some neighbors and friends whenever the time is right. I’m thinking bonfires with roasted marshmallows this winter. What do you think??
Do you use your outdoor space year round, or do you have to pack it all up for the winter?
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MARTHA says
Need some new potting plants spruced up and some pillows !!!! TY
lesley says
i would like a few more sago palms and to put some pretty new lights out front. we also need to repaint the patio floor.
Sara K. says
I sure could use it to spruce up my front porch area. We moved in 11 years ago and it still looks blah to me! Could paint our front door and spruce up the flowerbed area.
Beth says
I would spruce up by redoing the flower beds around both porches, planting new flowers and shrubs.
HS says
I’ll spruce up the outside entrances of my home with plants and flowers.
Nicole Dziedzic says
I would use the gift card to add a new colorful outdoor rug, some fresh potted plants, and some new decorative pillows to my bench.
Cheryl ♔ CFoleysShop ♔ says
Some new rugs and cushions would really look nice out there! It’s a bit tired looking right now 😛
Lisa Cooper says
My screened porch needs some sprucing up!
Sharon says
I would add some lights and planters to the deck!
Elena says
I would paint the backyard fence
Kerri KC says
I would love to repaint the front door a cool color and restain the shutters!
Stacy says
Little by little I have been tackling our outside spaces, but I have not worked on our screened in porch or our outdoor deck. We live in New England, so it’s a bit harder to be outside year round. I love your patio furniture though!
Janet W. says
I would love to add a solar fountain on our walkway area.
Donna Marie says
I would redo my porch flooring and maybe get a new rug. I have a dog so it’s hard to decorate, but I manage to do some on the wall! Redoing the porch flooring would make it easier to sweep it and it would look better year round!!!
Mary says
I would get some furniture like yours for our porch, ideally a sectional. And some cute string lights.
Ellen V says
I could use some new planters. I have this same furniture.
Heather says
Funny! I was JUST sitting on my back porch a few days ago thinking about how I want to change it up. It is cramped, messy, and needs a whole lof of everything…..especially since we are talking about relandscaping the back yard.
Mami2jcn says
I would spruce up the porch with plants and maybe 2 rocking chairs.
Amanda says
OOOOOh I hope I win this! I need some planters and cushions for my outdoor patio. And maybe some cute bug repellant containers for the summer!
Lisa Brown says
i would plant flowers in pretty pots