29 Products To Help Transform Your Patio Into An Outdoor Oasis
An indoor/outdoor rug to create a softer spot for your pet to lounge if your yard happens to be lacking in the ~luscious grass~ department.
A fast-acting lawn repair formula made up of grass seeds, mulch, and soil amendment will help undo all the damage your beloved doggo (who, obviously, can't help but pee all over your grass) has done to the yard. Now, back to trying to teach Fido *not* to dig up the new grass...
A lovely outdoor bench where you can sit and hum "Feed The Birds" while pretending you're Mary Poppins and enjoying some fresh air.
A standing weeder (without the chemicals!) in case you've found your dream home, but, unfortunately, it came with a grass full of dandelions. Unwind after a busy day at the office with some therapeutic weeding that won't hurt your back. 👍
A ready-to-spray bleach-free outdoor cleaner to help you tackle stubborn stains without having to break out a pressure washer (phew). It's made with a fast-foaming formula that's safe for plants (double phew). Fare thee well, backyard filth!
A projection screen that'll take your outdoor entertaining to the next level. Imagine what the Big Game will look like on this baby?!
A waterproof light-up palm tree featuring glorious LED lights from top to bottom that'll bring the tropics to your patio even if you've literally never set foot on a beach.
A three-piece rocking chair set you'll want to add to your cart right this second so by next weekend you can have it set up and ready to go. It'll be waiting for you to unwind with at the end of every work day — doesn't that sound amazing?
A stylish cedar privacy screen that'll make your deck look a touch more put together without you having to empty your savings account or call upon The Property Brothers for a pricey renovation.
An adjustable umbrella with lights inside of it that'll make it an asset to your patio's decor both during the day and at night.
A row of colorful flower pots with draining holes and hooks that'll brighten up your deck with very minimal effort.
A retro-ish fringe umbrella that'll provide you with shade and the perfect background for the chic Instagram pic you're planning to take so your ex thinks you're vacationing in Bora Bora (despite being in your yard...whatever!)
An inflatable lounge pool even adults can enjoy, so you can pretend you're on vacation in the Hamptons instead of your apartment's tiny patio.
A gazebo with curtains to provide shade for you and your friends while you share secrets and preach, "We listen and we don't judge," a la the TikTok trend.
A LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Kids family-sized towel you and your entire squad can lay out on whether you're in the backyard or at the beach. You can even have it monogrammed so no one accidentally nabs it at your next pool party.
A triangular sail you can use to shade your patio and provide a space for your friends and family to gather.
Globe string lights that'll transform your patio into a scene straight out of your favorite romance film (think: Edward and Bella dancing in Twilight or Chad Michael Murray and Hilary Duff's moment in A Cinderella Story).
A quilted hammock in case you have ~someone special~ in your life, you'd like to snuggle up with while you gaze into the night sky. It has a detachable pillow, so feel free to nap there for hours upon end. Its lovely swaying abilities will make your patio feel so much bigger, even if it's a rather small space.
Solar powered light-up flowers to make your boring old patio feel like Alice's Wonderland once night falls. Your friends won't be able to resist taking aesthetic Insta pics of them — imagine how magical they'll look with a cool filter added to them???
A four-piece wicker furniture set that'll help you upgrade your outdoor patio situation without having to make multiple purchases — this one comes with two chairs, a love seat, and a cute lil' coffee table.
A set of decorative throw pillowcases you can toss onto your outdoor furniture to give it a fresh, new look and provide your head with a soft landing spot after you've spent the afternoon doing some intense yard work. These are weatherproof, so if you leave 'em out in a rainstorm they'll still remain in tip-top shape.
A tabletop fireplace with removable glass so you can enjoy a freshly made s'more any time of year — enter the Emma Stone GIF from Easy A of her saying, "Yuuuuuuum."
Or a trendy fire pit decorated with terrazzo stone that'll also double as a coffee table — it's powered by propane so no need to worry about stocking up on logs!
Interlocking teak wood tiles you can assemble without reaching for a single tool (amazing). They'll help you transform your rustic-but-not-in-a-cute-way patio into one that's neat, tidy, and ready for guests.
A clip-on light that'll easily attach to the patio umbrella you already own and love — no need to splurge on an entirely new one when you can just use this lil' gadget to upgrade it!
Solar lights you can screw on along your deck's bannister to add some much-needed brightness to the darkest of nights — no more tripping over a raised piece of the deck on your way back into the house or waving your arms around to trigger the motion sensor to turn the lights back on when you've finally settled in to your seat.
An Adirondack chair to replace the worn down, discolored old one she usually curls up in to have a glass of wine while your dad mans the grill. This one is waterproof and has a contoured seat that'll make her feel like she's vacationing in her yard.
And an elevated cooling dog bed featuring a breathable material to ensure your best friend doesn't get overheated when they want to keep you company outdoors on the patio 🥹.
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