Adding a splash of color to your patio doesn’t need to come from only your plants alone. Try introducing some color through your outdoor decor and furniture to complement a colorful garden. You can also add colorful furniture to accent or anchor a more neutral-toned garden.
Bold Colors
Though it is easier to find patio furniture in whites or natural wood tones, you can also find outdoor furniture in primary or even tropical colors, if that fits your aesthetic.
What Works Best
Since there are a number of different ways that color can be used in outdoor spaces, consider what will work the best for your home before bringing in new outdoor furniture and accessories.
– Use your home’s color scheme as a guide to see which colors show up well against it.
– Consider the surrounding foliage and flowers and decide whether you want to harmonize or contrast.
Chairs and Hammocks
Color doesn’t come from just cushions or pillows. You can choose to explore color using brightly hued chairs in all kinds of different materials and styles.
Outdoor Tables and Ottomans
Tables can liven up any outdoor seating group the same chairs can since they are also available in a variety of different colors and materials. Apart from stained, painted, or resin tables, you can also consider mosaic tables when you are looking to add color outside.
Patio Umbrellas and Awnings
Umbrellas aren’t just used for shade. Their different colors and patterns help create a splash of color in your surroundings, so try using a brightly colored patio umbrella as a focal point. Awnings too can provide some much-needed shade as well as a pop of color.
Dress up Your Outdoor Furniture
Pillows can either be used to dress up or dress down your outdoor furniture. If you don’t want to invest in new furniture but feel like you’d like a bit of change, shop for outdoor pillows in fun colors and themes, as they are inexpensive and super easy to change around when you get tired of the look.
Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor rugs now come in a variety of different styles, patterns, and colors. If you don’t want to shop for a new set of furniture, simply adding a bright colored rug underfoot can create the accent that you need. You can also echo that color in your pillows.
