57 Backyard Decor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space

While it can be tempting to focus on your interior decor and get to the backyard eventually, you'll want to be able to make the most of your outdoor oasis as well so that you can enjoy spending time there when the temps are nice and warm. If you're not sure where to begin when it comes to shopping for accessories and decorating your backyard, we're here to help.

Read on for backyard decor ideas to jazz up your outdoor living space in no time.

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Colorful Furniture

Annie Sloan

Choose colorful seating or paint your furniture in a bright color for an instant makeover, like this sunny yellow patio set. Add even more color with throw pillows and dishware in additional shades and patterns.

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Hanging Planters

Annie Sloan

Hanging planters are always a classic. Place yours at various heights, as seen here, to add visual interest.

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Painted Area Rug

A Beautiful Mess

For a budget-friendly DIY project, paint your concrete backyard patio with a brightly colored and patterned faux area rug, like this space from A Beautiful Mess.

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Outdoor Umbrella

Design: House of 1 / Photo: Lifestyle Production Group

Have fun with your outdoor umbrella by choosing a decorative pattern like this orange-and-white-striped model. Even if you're not enjoying a beach vacation, you can definitely pretend.

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Patterned Sofa

Michelle Boudreau Design

Choose a bold print to add flair to your outdoor sofa. Michelle Boudreau Design opted for retro-style botanicals in this lively Palm Springs backyard.

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Adirondack Chairs

Meredith Owen Interiors

Adirondack chairs aren't just for the front porch; they're great to place in the yard, too. Paint them in a bold color for a personal touch.

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Shades of Green

Annie Sloan

Decorate your outdoor space with shades of green. This cane rocker is coated in Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Amsterdam Green. The walls and steps are painted in shades of green for a tonal look and decorated with natural greenery.

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Bean Bag Chair

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Bean bag chairs aren't just for the playroom; they're welcome outside, too. Kids and adults alike will enjoy using these for seating, and they're easy to lug around the yard as needed.

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DIY Paint Accents

Dazey Den

Give your backyard a budget-friendly DIY makeover with painted accents. Dazey Den painted frames around wall-mounted planters and a large sun-like yellow circle on the dark wood fencing to personalize this backyard seating area.

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Coordinated Colors

Dazey Den

Choose a color scheme to give your backyard personality. Dazey Den decorated this small backyard lounge space and stock pool deck in shades of salmon pink and sage green that perfectly match the exterior paint colors of the home for a cohesive feel.

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Wood Stump Side Tables

Most Lovely Things

Decorate a small backyard fire pit area with rustic accents. Most Lovely Things paired modern seating around a portable fire pit with DIY tree stump tables for a rustic and budget-friendly look. The patio is painted with simple gray-and-white color blocking to create a neutral base.

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Wooden Wall Art

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Bring some wall art into the backyard by hanging a wood cutout on the fence so that you can admire it as you sit back and dine al fresco. Whether you paint the wood or leave it natural is your choice; there are many different creative directions to go here.

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Indoor/Outdoor Rug

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There are so many beautiful indoor and outdoor rugs on the market these days, all of which will make your backyard seating area feel a bit more welcoming and complete. From bold colors to patterns and solids, there are options for every style.

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Sculptural Side Table

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Backyard furniture doesn't have to be blah. Choose pieces with personality when shopping for the backyard, like this sculptural side table that is perfect for housing the essentials and can double as a stool.

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Outdoor Lanterns

Design: Anastasia Casey / Photo: Madeline Harper

Lanterns are a forever piece of decor, and they come in so many different styles, making them perfect for everyone. Whether you choose modern glass vessels or warm, woven ones like these, you can't go wrong.

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Monogrammed Decor

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If you can't get enough of monograms, consider hanging up some wooden letters as decor to your backyard. You can spell out a favorite short word or acronym, too, if you can't settle on whose initials to showcase.

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Soft Throw Blanket

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Reading outside in the sun is such a pleasant way to spend a spring or summer afternoon. When things start to get chilly, you'll want to have a throw blanket in reach—choose one that is easy to clean yet still nice and comfy.

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Woven Accents

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If you love all things rattan and woven, bring this theme to life in the backyard. Here, no detail is left overlooked—even the placemats are made from woven material.

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Throw Pillows

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Some plush decorative pillows can go a long way in making your backyard lounge space feel more like home. Cluster several together and pretend you're chilling at a secluded tropical resort.

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Decorative Wreath

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Introduce some color and pep to a corner of your backyard that could use a little extra cheer by hanging up a decorative wreath. Switch things up seasonally or select a simple boxwood option.

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String Lights

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Add budget-friendly ambiance to your backyard with string lights. This setup proves that there's no such thing as too many outdoor lighting options: in addition to classic string lights, candles cast a moody glow, too.

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Colorful Throw Pillows

Cathie Hong Interiors

Keep your decor simple in a minimalist backyard outfitted with contemporary furniture. A couple of colorful pillows go a long way in making a seating area feel more complete.

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Wire Chairs

Design: Marian Louise / Photo: Kaley Elaine

Give a small fire pit a stylish finish with a pair of modern chairs. There are choices for every style, from traditional to boho-style to rustic.

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Outdoor Sconce

Mary Patton Design

Sconce lighting is an opportunity to add style to your backyard while making it usable after dark. Here, a bold blue fixture helps to illuminate the patio area while looking super cool to boot.

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Botanical Prints

Design: Very Handsome Studio / Photo: JP Meche Media

Choose botanical prints on your outdoor umbrella, throw pillows, or furnishings upholstered in indoor-outdoor fabric that echoes the surroundings.

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Flower Vases

Cathie Hong Interiors

Vases are a must when styling any tablescape, indoors or out. Grab a few colorful vessels and use them to display some blooms when you eat outdoors—bonus points if you've clipped your own florals from the garden.

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Decorative Baskets

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Baskets are a budget-friendly decor item that you can source at a thrift store or flea market. Hanging decorative baskets on the wall adds a rustic touch to this outdoor buffet area.

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Jute Rug

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Budget-friendly jute rugs will add a natural feel to your backyard space. A round jute rug is easy to clean and looks right at home on this back patio, complementing woven accent chairs.

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Hot Tub Tapestries

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Decorate your hot tub deck with lightweight tapestries bearing feel-good messages to create a relaxed feel. Make them yourself with some burlap and fabric paint for a budget-friendly DIY project.

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Plant Shelf

Alyssa Ponticello

Build a small plant shelf for the backyard, so that all of your herbs and succulents have a home and you can easily access them for watering. DIYers can create something like this with pieces of wood from the hardware store.

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Oversized Plants

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An oversized plant pot adds the right kind of drama to the patio. Line up a few to create a small privacy wall if you wish.

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Rattan-Wrapped Glasses

Design: Anastasia Casey / Photo: Madeline Harper

Choose outdoor-friendly drinkware like rattan-wrapped glasses to make your backyard feel like a poolside cafe. It's time to perfect that homemade lemonade recipe.

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Natural Accents

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Draw decor inspiration from the natural world around you. A wooden wall hanging adds elegance to this backyard bench nook and can be kept on display all year long.

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Earthy Accents

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Jazz up your backyard tablescape with placemats that feature a cool leaf design. Simple black ones pair nicely with a number of accent colors; you can easily change up your accessories depending on the season or the occasion.

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Simple Stripes

Annie Sloan

Nothing says summer like stripes. A simple striped pillow elevates this backyard seating area and encourages visitors to sit down and stay a while.

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Outdoor Pouf

Design: The Layered House / Photo: Jess Isaac

A small pouf ottoman that can double as a side table is an ideal decor piece indoors and out. Whether you need extra seating or surface space when guests stop by, you'll always be prepared.

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Sheepskin Throws

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A sheepskin throw is the perfect way to add warmth to your backyard space when the weather starts to get more crisp. It's a simple way to elevate your outdoor entertaining nook on a budget.

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DIY Table Runner

Erika Van Slyke

Table runners are easy to make using scrap fabric that you may already have on hand from other DIY projects. Grab a pattern that speaks to you and sew something that will liven up your meals al fresco all summer long.

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Candleholders

City Farmhouse

Some of your favorite indoor decor accents may be able to shine outdoors, too. Take these coral and woven candleholders, for example, which look right at home on the patio.

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Garden Stools

Design Alchemy

Ceramic garden stools are versatile multipurpose pieces that can serve as plant stands and make for an excellent place to set down a plate or drink. But they can also function as stools for times when your gathering overflows.

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Towel Hooks

Design: Amanda Barnes / Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

If you have a pool in the backyard, you'll want to keep towels accessible. Grab some decorative hooks and hang them outdoors so that everyone can easily dry off in the sun and hang them with Turkish towels for a sleek boho-style look.

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Low-Maintenance Plants

Design: Amanda Barnes / Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Indoor plants are having a major moment, but don't forget about their outdoor counterparts. Choose a low-maintenance cactus for a modern backyard.

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Cocktail Table

Design Lines Signature

There are many outdoor furniture and decor pieces on the market that look like something you would display inside, such as this sleek white cocktail table. We won't judge if you pick up a second one for your family room.

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Eclectic Textiles

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Your backyard should be an extension of your interior decor style. So if you love layering textiles and all things eclectic, then by all means, embrace this look in the yard, too.

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Topiaries

Design: Nicole Michael / Photo: Lauren Taylor

For a grandmillennial touch, add some topiaries to the backyard—they're a preppy classic. Whether you pick a real or fake topiary is up to you.

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Lighted Trellis

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Weave string lights through a fence or trellis to create a glowing display that will encourage you to stay outdoors just a little longer on pleasant summer nights.

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Garden Branches

Design: The Layered House / Photo: Jess Isaac

The best kind of backyard decor is absolutely free. Clip some branches from your yard, pop them into a favorite vase, and you're golden.

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Cabana Decor

Design: The Layered House / Photo: Jess Isaac

Dress up a pool cabana with some framed artwork, like these neutral shadowbox prints. This setup takes the concept of an outdoor living room to the next level.

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Rechargeable Lamp

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Rechargeable lamps, which we see used often on restaurant tables, have become popular in the decor world, too. They make for a versatile and portable alternative to string lights and will add a romantic touch to your outdoor space.

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Paper Lanterns

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Paper lanterns are whimsical and budget-friendly. These set the mood perfectly and will turn even the smallest of yards into a party ready spot.

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Modern Pergola

A Beautiful Mess

Make your backyard more usable with an attached pergola and a concrete patio. A Beautiful Mess painted the patio with wide stripes in Easter egg colors and kept the rest of the furniture and decor simple to refresh this midcentury modern home.

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Outdoor Curtains

Fantastic Frank

Soften your outdoor space with sheer curtains that will filter harsh rays and create a comfortable feel for al fresco dining, like this covered patio from Fantastic Frank.

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Lounge Zones

Dazey Den

Divide your backyard entertaining space using decor. Dazey Den created adjacent lounge zones at this Palm Springs home using a fire pit encircled with fiery red chairs and a freestanding pergola with an area, lounge seating, and tie-back drapes.

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Hanging Herb Garden

A Beautiful Mess

Dress up your backyard with hanging wall planters. A Beautiful Mess hung black fabric planters holding a mini herb garden on white painted fencing for a budget-friendly modern look that is both decorative and practical.

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Pop-Up Canopy

Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design

Create an outdoor dining room with a pop-up canopy. Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design paired a weathered dining table with modern black chairs and set it with black, white, and gold tableware for special occasion dinners.

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Painted Egg Chairs

Michelle Boudreau Design

Give a pair of egg chairs a modern look with a coat of white paint. Michelle Boudreau Design dressed up this backyard pool deck with a pair of painted white egg chairs around a circular fire pit to create a cozy lounge space.

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Matching Wood Tones

Alvin Wayne

Give backyard zones for dining and lounging a cohesive look with matching tones on furniture and upholstery. Interior designer Alvin Wayne used honey-toned wood that echoes the fencing and soft white upholstery in this neutral modern entertaining-ready backyard space.