Home / Home / Home Decor 21 inspiring patio ideas to spruce up your backyard Say hello to #patiogoals. By Anna Weih and Sara Goldstein Updated June 6, 2022 We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. In This Article New style dining Modern nautical style Lanterns & lighting Natural vibes House of greens Relaxing cozy Floating in the trees Minimalist decor Poll vibes only The good old days Light & airy All the bright places Screened in dreaming Brick & greens Pretty in pinks Vacation living Chic patio style Grill & chill Black & white Farmhouse living Summer chillin' One of the best things about summer (especially if you live in a place that’s not always warm) is expanding your living space to the outdoors. And you don’t need a giant backyard to do it. Whether you’ve got a small patch of grass or even just a balcony, there’s a way to create a fresh and inviting space you’ll love. We get it—landscaping and scoring the perfect outdoor decor might seem intimidating, especially with kids running around , but you can still create a cost-effective space with an inviting vibe that’s uniquely yours. We searched the internet for the best patio ideas, and they are serious #patiogoals. The spaces are so dreamy you’ll never want to leave the comfort of your own home for some R&R. From herb gardens and stunning string lights to round pools to sleek grills, we found the best approachable outdoor patio ideas you can recreate along with some products to get you there: 1. New style dining Image: @bretthiltonphotography + @designbybrookside Globe Electric • $66 Sansa 1-Light Black Outdoor/Indoor Pendant We love the industrial look of these geometric cage lights. The chain length can be customized allowing you to use just one or hang a few at different levels to create a look that’s all your own. SHOP 2. Modern nautical style Image: @lynnallmandesign Gertmenian • $176 Nautical Rug Gertmenian’s durable indoor/outdoor rugs have been sprucing up patios since 1896. Pull your nautical-themed digs together with this blue anchor motif! SHOP 3. Lanterns & lighting Image: @nest.out.west Pottery Barn • $79 Cage Lantern LED String Lights We admit, we may be a touch obsessed with these copper cage lights. The look is absolutely 💯 and they’re USB powered so you can light things up even if there isn’t an outlet nearby. SHOP Addlon • $39.99 Outdoor String Lights Or, you could go the classic route with these highly-rated string lights. The key is the Edison style bulb which not only looks cooler, but offers that amber quality light that gives instant vibes. SHOP 4. Natural vibes Image: @homebygard DUOSHIDA • $79.95 Tatami Floor Pillow (Set of 2) As extra seating, or stacked up as a coffee table, these straw poufs are versatile and easy to incorporate into all kinds of spaces. SHOP 5. House of greens Image: @richladyproblems 6. Relaxing cozy Image: @theblondebibee Laurel Foundry • $659.99 Modern Farmhouse Norton St. Philip Wicker Set Take your living room hangs outdoors with this not-totally-outrageously-expensive set. Throw a rug underneath and you’ve got an instantly cozy spot you won’t want to leave all summer long. SHOP 7. Floating in the trees Image: @ellebeelovelyBlog: ellebeelovely.com 8. Minimalist decor Image: @britdotdesign.com Bay Isle Home • $599.99 Andresen Seating Group An airy wicker set that’s nothing like grandmas? Yes please. SHOP 9. Poll vibes only Image: @sarah.w.kress 10. The good old days Image: @northerlyhome 11. Light & airy Image: @onceupona1912 Bonzer • $18.99 Sheer Outdoor Curtains Sheer curtains are a light and airy way to define a space and add an ethereal vibe to your outdoor living room. SHOP 12. All the bright places Image: @_ohabode 13. Screened in dreaming Image: @crazylifewithlittles 14. Brick & greens Image: @no.4_needs_a_refresh 15. Pretty in pinks Image: @simplecozycharm 16. Vacation living Image: @farmcharmhomestead 17. Chic patio style Image: @threetimesahome South Shore • $158.99 Dalya Outdoor Plastic Side Table With its clean Scandinavian vibe, this plastic side table is just begging you to perch a fancy cocktail atop it. I mean, what’s more ‘grammable than that? SHOP 18. Grill & chill Image: @westcoastwyns 19. Black & white Image: @the_house_that_mouse_built 20. Farmhouse living Image: @houseandhens 21. Summer chillin’ Image: @agi_at_59 LeisureMod • $1599.99 2-Person Wicker Swing Sure there’s room for two, but you don’t have to share if you don’t want to. In fact, we can’t think of anything better than curling up here with a book and some coffee before the rest of the household finds us. SHOP A version of this story was published July 22, 2020. It has been updated. 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