How to Stay Within Budget While Updating Your Patio for Summer
Update your patio and/or deck and turn your outdoor areas back to stylish, functional escapes. Yet, these projects can become expensive fast if we are not careful!
Thankfully, if you think outside the box and plan wisely you can give your patio a new lease on life without spending a small fortune. If you want to stick to the budget while improving the atmosphere of your summer, here are some tips on how to update your patio for the current season.
Prioritize and Plan
Schedule in time to figure out where your renovations are most important and go ahead and finalize your renovations. Projects with careful planning succeed with no issues. Now, prioritize what is most important (Seating, lighting, maybe that outdoor ceiling fan) and your wallet will start to thank you! This way, you can refrain from overspending on the non-essential items of the purchase so that you’re getting your dollar’s worth.
Refurbish
Another way to save money is to repurpose or refurbish some old patio furniture or decor. Bringing new life into old wooden pieces is as easy as adding a fresh coat of either paint or stain while reupholstering cushions and adding decorative throws can instantly update the look of your seating areas. That means it is time to get creative and start searching for DIY tutorials and inspirational sites.
Scour for Sales and Closeouts
Time is everything for snagging good deals on outdoor patio furniture and accessories. Check for end-of-season sales or clearance events at your local home improvement store or online. You might have the chance to score brand-new items for a huge percentage of.
Invest in Versatile and Multi-purpose
Only buy furnishings that are versatile and can serve multiple purposes. A prime example is that an outdoor ceiling fan not only provides cooling airflow for the warmer summer months but also provides a chic lightweight lighting fixture.
Don’t Forget About Budget-Friendly Materials
When it comes to your patio’s surfaces, furniture, and decor, look for budget-friendly materials that provide style and longevity. For example, you might end up with a stunning and durable patio surface with concrete pavers for just a tiny fraction of the cost of natural stone. Synthetic wicker (a plastic resin molded into the shape of a traditional wicker) is relatively inexpensive.
Utilize Pops Of Color with Accessories
Instead of splurging on expensive furniture or decor, consider adding pops of color and interest with more specific and affordable accessories. Inexpensive outdoor rugs, throw pillows, or planters in bright colors can make a world of difference in the appearance of your patio for hardly any money.
Do It Yourself Projects
If you are handy and like a good project, do not hesitate to DIY your projects. Whether you want to build a basic outdoor bar or bench or create some individual lighting fixtures or planters – the internet is an endless resource of help and how-to instructions for any project you have in mind. It will also save you some money, not to mention something that makes you feel happy when coming home.
Bring the Outdoors Inside
Some of your most cost-effective updates are literally from mother nature. Some potted plants or hanging baskets, and even a small garden, strategically placed can bring your patio to life with color and texture at minimal cost.
Follow these tips to create an amazing patio and backyard. Your friends and family will be asking when the next BBQ is!
