Your patio isn’t just an afterthought or an extra space in your house. It’s a place to gather, rest, relax, feast, and laugh. And with the right patio accessories, you can make it inviting and welcoming.
If you’re at a loss for what accessories to choose to spice up your patio or deck, stick around. In this article, we’ll give you 18 ideas for patio accessories to fit your style that will make your space come alive.
Finding The Right Theme
Before discussing some exciting ideas that can help transform your patio, let’s first talk about the theme.
Choosing a theme for your outdoor area can be a great way to create a genuinely unique outdoor space. But it can also be hard to decide what’s best.
To solve this dilemma, we’ve come up with a few suggestions to help you find a suitable theme that will transform your patio into the ideal outdoor space.
Consider A Location
First, consider a location. Just because you’re at your house doesn’t mean you can’t be anywhere else (in spirit, of course!).
You can base your patio area on a favorite physical location. For example, if you love the beach and want to incorporate a beach theme into your patio, tropical prints and light blue accent colors could be a great way to do so.
Or, if you love the mountains, opt for a mountain-themed patio by incorporating a natural color palette.
Remember that your patio is a space you’ll spend lots of time relaxing in by yourself and with family and friends. So, if you have a favorite physical location, incorporating colors that remind you of that place can be very soothing.
Choose Colors You Love
A common way to transform a patio area is by solely picking colors you love. This option can be simpler and less overwhelming to achieve. All you need to do is select your base colors and then consider which other tones they blend well with.
Incorporating pops of color into your décor and furniture makes your entire patio look put together and organized.
While cushions and rugs may be the first thing you think of when it comes to color, there are even more ways to add splashes of color to your patio area.
For example, if you’re adding orange accents to your patio, choose flower pots or garden ornaments that match this tone. This can be a great way to liven up your patio space and give it some personality.
Incorporate Your Hobbies
Our hobbies are the little things we do that sometimes help us escape from our mundane, day-to-day activities. Since these activities bring so much joy, incorporating them into your patio area can provide some direction for your theme.
Whether you enjoy sailing, painting, playing music, or anything else, you can tastefully add your hobbies or passions into your patio decor. It doesn’t have to be complicated.
For example, if you love sailing, incorporate nautical-inspired cushions. If you spend a lot of time watching local teams play, include some sports memorabilia and a freestanding cooler. Or, if you play an instrument, add a touch of musical whimsy to your patio’s accents.
When it comes to choosing a theme, remember that there is no right or wrong. This is your space, and you get to decide what you like and the type of space you want to walk into every time you step onto your patio.
Just because your patio is outside and functional doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish. By selecting a theme you love, you can make it an enjoyable space for yourself and your guests.
With that said, let’s get into some creative ways to use accessories to help you liven up your patio area.
18 Ideas For Patio Accessories
For as practical as tables and chairs are, fountains are at the other end of the practicality spectrum. They might not be useful, but fountains are certainly lovely to look at and so relaxing. A fountain is one patio accessory that can really change the feel of your space for the better!
Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
- A small, table-top fountain
- A sleek, modern rectangular fountain
- A stone fountain inspired by nature itself
- A birdbath fountain
- An artistic, tiered fountain
Big or small, natural-looking or clean-cut, there is a fountain to fit your style.
2) Fountain
For as practical as tables and chairs are, fountains are at the other end of the practicality spectrum. They might not be useful, but fountains are certainly lovely to look at and so relaxing. A fountain is one patio accessory that can really change the feel of your space for the better!
Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
- A small, table-top fountain
- A sleek, modern rectangular fountain
- A stone fountain inspired by nature itself
- A birdbath fountain
- An artistic, tiered fountain
Big or small, natural-looking or clean-cut, there is a fountain to fit your style.
3) Patio Bar Or Serving Cart
Here at Outer, we’re all about taking your life outside. And what’s better than spending a summer evening outdoors sipping on a drink and enjoying the company of your friends?
Adding a patio bar or serving cart to your outdoor space will make serving drinks a breeze. Go for a bar complete with stools, or choose a smaller serving cart where you can store beverages, mixers, glasses, and the like.
4) Umbrella
To add cool shade to an otherwise sunny patio or deck, look no further than an umbrella. An umbrella that goes in the center of your table is a good choice, or you can offer shade for your couch or armchair with a stand-alone umbrella.
The right umbrella can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing, adding a special touch to the look and feel of your patio.
5) Fire Pit
When it comes to inviting patio accessories that change both the look and feel of your space, we think fire pits and fire tables take the cake.
Just like most other patio accessories, there are different styles of fire pits and fire tables to meet your needs. First of all, you can choose your fire pit based on your preferred fuel: wood, propane, gel fuel, or natural gas.
Secondly, you’ll choose between a fire pit, fire bowl, fire column, fire table, chimney, campfire, or a sunken pit that fits into your deck or the earth in your backyard. And that’s just to name a few of the options and designs.
We crafted the Outer Fire Pit Table to be the center focal point of your outdoor furniture, keeping you warm and adding an elegant touch to your patio at the same time. Use it during cool summer nights and cold winter days (or anytime!) to cook up something delicious on the Hibachi grill.
6) Plants
Even the smallest patio accessories can make a big difference. And plants come in all shapes and sizes. You’ve already got mother nature surrounding you when you’re outside, but why not add some curated potted plants to your patio scene?
Depending on your patio’s theme and style, you can go with big pots, small pots, pretty flowers, leafy green plants, wall-mounted planters, cacti or succulents, hanging baskets, and so much more. The plant possibilities are endless.
Another option is to keep a vase full of fresh flowers on your outdoor table.