26 Best Patio Decorating Ideas - Patio Decor on a Budget

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Whether it's devised for cozy afternoon naps, meals shared with friends or inviting fire pit parties, your patio should double as your backyard haven. Of course, comfortable seating is essential, but there's so much more involved in crafting a well-decorated patio — think outdoor rugs, string lights and potted plants that add personality to an outdoor «room.» Even if you're working with a small outdoor space, we've rounded up patio decorating ideas that are worth recreating.

You don't need to embark on a major renovation to design a cute patio. We've included plenty of DIY ideas, like painting a concrete patio, arranging a living plant wall and building a fire pit. Keep it simple with a small gravel patio, or make the most of a large space by upgrading a porch with pavers. If you're decorating on a budget, small accents can make a big difference — like using sheer curtains to enclose a tiny patio, layering in gorgeous greenery or incorporating throw pillows.

Get ready to enjoy the spring and summer weather ahead by browsing these photos of creative patio decor ideas. You're bound to land on some clever design pointers that are worth incorporating into your outdoor oasis or charming garden.

Refresh your outdoor space by mounting potted plants to a blank wall. Fill the planters with low-maintenance trailing plants, succulents or herbs, as interior designer Tori Rubinson does here.

Give a simple rug some floral flair with a DIY «block print» design. Blogger Lauren Shaver of Bless’er House used a Cricut machine to create a pattern, outlined the stencil