Sources: Sectional: Target Similar Here | Rug: Target Threshold  | Pillows: Target Project 62 | Patio Lights: Similar Here   |

Despite the crazy weather that we must come to terms with as new residents of Texas (70 degrees on Wednesday and 30 degrees freezing yesterday!), I do have faith that spring and summer is on the way. We like to spruce up our patio early in the season so when the warm weather hits we are ready for morning coffee, impromptu entertaining, and grilling on a daily basis.

Our patio furniture has been left sitting outdoors all winter underneath a covered porch, however dust and other grime still gets to it. After deciding that this was the area we wanted to tackle first and busting out the patio décor from the garage, it was time for the refresh. Here are our steps for refreshing an outdoor space:

Step One: Wait for frost to melt.

Step Two: Remove outdoor furniture covers and clean off furniture (do this before cleaning off the patio since debris may fall on it). We love cushions with removable covers for easy machine washing and spot cleaning. All weather wicker cleans and wipes easily too.

Step Three: Clean off debris from the patio floors by sweeping or using a pressure washer.

Step Four: Clean outdoor rugs with a hose, scrub any stained areas and allow to hang dry.  Better yet, if your rugs are in bad shape or permanently stained get a new one. Target has some really cute outdoor rugs this season – love this one too!  They’re inexpensive, come in a variety of styles, pretty patterns and textures, and they pull together a space.

Step Five: Now for the fun part! Your patio is now ready to be decorated!  Add outdoor rugs to create defined spaces and arrange furniture. When coming up with a furniture layout, think about how the space will be used. Make sure there is room for ‘flow’ and movement in high-traffic areas. If possible, put seating in the shade and keep the grill area away from areas where kids may roam, etc. Add patterned pillows for texture and pops of color. Sprinkle in some fresh or faux greenery and plants for liveliness, and string some lights to create ambiance. Voila! You’ve got yourself an outdoor oasis.

The next area we will tackle of our patio refresh will be the pool area and garden storage/solutions which we will work on in March. Full post and photos coming soon!