This impressive back porch is fitted with a gray uneven stone fireplace topped by a stained wood mantel. The fireplace is flanked by tan wicker chairs facing a wooden outdoor dining set. Fill the empty space above the mantel with greenery covered by decorative rustic white metal wire baskets.
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When the weather is warm enough to sit and relax outside, you will want the right outdoor décor to make spending time in your backyard feel like an escape. How you decorate the outdoor space around your house is just as important as how you decorate the inside. Whether you have a small porch or a lush garden, there are a few ways to maximize your outdoor style.
Illuminating a backyard, porch, or pergola with string lights is an incredibly popular décor choice because the lights can transform any outdoor space into a magical sanctuary. Adding a few flowers, bushes, and planters will also transport you into the middle of a secret garden. Finally, arrange a selection of decorative lanterns around your patio sofa or firepit to give the area another layer of coziness. Here is a list of outdoor décor ideas we can’t wait to try out.
02 of Black String Light Outdoor Décor Ideas
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This patio boasts a wooden picnic bench seated in front of a brown bistro set arranged against a wood privacy wall. The space is decorated with lanterns, greenery, and leaf print accent pillows. Make your backyard feel magical with black string lights hung across the patio.
03 of Light Wood Pergola With White Drapes
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Welcome to this dreamy light wood pergola styled with black string lights and white drapes. A stained wood dining table paired with white wicker chairs is arranged on a blue and beige rug. Keep your drinks nearby with a black wicker outdoor cooler cart placed next to the dining table.
04 of Backyard With Autumn Pumpkin Décor
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Sit in the middle of a pumpkin patch in this grassy backyard decorated for autumn. Decorative orange pumpkins are scattered around black lawn chairs seated facing a cozy firepit. Make the chairs more comfortable with pink blankets and white and gray throw pillows.
05 of Black Pergola With Orange Hammock Weave Chairs
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This beautiful black wood pergola is decorated with black string lights and greenery. The pergola is fitted to a white house with black porch flooring. Create a welcoming seating area with orange hammock weave patio chairs arranged next to a gray and white diamond rug.
06 of Backyard With Grass Ball Topiaries
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Enjoy the warm weather in these black hammock weave patio chairs seated facing a concrete firepit. The chairs are seated next to a gray bar accompanied by tan rattan and black metal outdoor bar chairs. Give your backyard a sophisticated touch with grass ball topiaries in black outdoor planters and black fairy lights.
07 of Brick Porch With Farmhouse Outdoor Accents
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This striking brick porch features a brown wicker sectional sofa fitted with off-white cushions. The sofa faces a stained wood outdoor table styled with greenery in a decorative wooden tray. Give the space a classic farmhouse charm with a wood frame sign and a white window frame used as and outdoor wall accent.
08 of Stained Wood Pergola With Rattan Patio Chairs
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Spend time with a friend in these tan outdoor rattan egg chairs with white cushions and beige pouf ottomans. The chairs are seated opposite tan rattan chairs arranged under a stained wood pergola. Mirror the beauty of your garden in your décor with colorful floral accent pillows on the egg chairs.
09 of Round Rattan Outdoor Wall Décor
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A gray wicker outdoor sectional lit by black string lights is seated facing a round gray stone firepit. A tan rattan chair is placed opposite the sofa on a gray area rug. Make the patio look like a living room with round rattan wall hangings used as outdoor décor.
10 of Patio With White Flowers in Hanging Planters
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A distinctive mint green board and batten house features a gray gravel outdoor patio. Black metal patio chairs with taupe cushions are seated around a beige stone firepit. Decorate for summer with white flowers in hanging brown planters and black string lights.
11 of Entrance Walkway With Purple Hydrangeas
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Walk toward these white double doors with glass fitted to a house with gray siding. The house is topped by a tan corrugated roof and white frame windows. Plant a bunch of purple hydrangeas along the light wood entrance walkway to bring a smile to your face every day.
12 of Patio With Rustic Metal Outdoor Accessories
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A stylish white wicker and wood chaise lounge patio sofa with beige cushions stands on a gray and beige outdoor rug. The sofa is accompanied by a stained wood coffee table on this porch fitted against a white house. Rustic metal lanterns and a watering can are used as fall outdoor accessories.
13 of Pool Cabana With Hanging Greenery
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This gorgeous stained wood pool cabana with white metal roofing covers light wood outdoor furniture. The furniture is paired with white cushions and a white and black striped rug. Make a big statement with greenery in white hanging planters used as outdoor accessories.
14 of Front Porch With Black and White Patterned Rug
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This appealing front porch with a white metal railing is fitted against a brick house with white frame windows. Rattan and black metal patio chairs with a round gray stone and rattan end table are arranged on the porch. Make the outdoors feel like home with a black and white patterned rug.
15 of Backyard With Round Concrete Fire Pit
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This peaceful backyard with black wood fencing features a white stone bench with blue cushions. Plants in black, white, and beige planters are set on the gravel paving next to the bench. Allow yourself to spend the night outdoors with a round concrete firepit in front of the bench.
16 of Wooden Outdoor Daybed With Gray Lantern Accent
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You can nap in this simple stained wood outdoor daybed fitted with a white cushion and gray pillows. The daybed stands on stone pavers in front of a lush backyard garden. Illuminate the space at night with gray lanterns perched on either side of the daybed.
17 of Backyard Garden With Woven Flower Gathering Basket
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Spend a quiet morning in this beautiful backyard garden fitted with wooden fencing. A woven flower gathering basket is perched on a black metal wire fence. Use a bold assortment of white, yellow, and purple flowers to make the most of nature’s gifts.
18 of Gray Wicker Patio Furniture With Blue Accent Pillows
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Have the best conversations on this porch featuring an arrangement of gray wicker patio furniture fitted with beige cushions. A gray and beige rug is laid under the ottoman coffee table. Add pops of color with blue and white throw pillows, blankets, and an accent table.
19 of Backyard Deck With Tan Patio Umbrella
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Sit under the sun in these black rattan lounge chairs and a sofa fitted with gray cushions. A wicker egg chair with beige cushions is seated facing a rustic black-painted wood sawhorse table. Create some shaded areas with a tan patio umbrella placed behind the sofa.
20 of Front Porch With Autumn Outdoor Décor Ideas
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This front porch with a stained wood spindle railing is furnished with gray wicker patio chairs. The chairs are seated facing an oval wood outdoor coffee table covered by a beige and orange runner. Get into the Halloween mood with themed accent pillows and white pumpkins arranged around the chairs.
21 of Sunroom With White and Blue Decorative Pumpkins
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Enjoy your coffee in this sunroom featuring a black wicker chair fitted with light blue cushions. The chair is accompanied by greenery arranged behind a rustic white decorative rooster. Use white and light blue pumpkin decorations to give the space an elegant autumn touch.
22 of Tan Rattan Patio Furniture With 4th of July Décor
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This tan rattan patio couch is seated against a stained wood porch rail. The couch is accompanied by a round wicker coffee table and yellow flowers in a terracotta planter. Celebrate the Fourth of July with small American flags and a blue and white accent pillow.
23 of Pink and White Floral Outdoor Décor Ideas
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This white and blue rattan chair is styled with pink and white flowers in a wicker flower box. The chair is seated in front of a white outdoor planter filled with purple and pink flowers. Keep the floral theme strong with plenty of flowers planted in the grassy backyard.
24 of Magical Porch With White Sheepskin Throws
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Escape to this stunning porch furnished with a black rattan sectional sofa paired with a matching round glass top black coffee table. Black lanterns, black string lights, and white curtains are used as magical outdoor décor. Soften the entire look with white sheepskin throws and beige, white, and gray accent pillows.
25 of Colorful Porch With Wooden Outdoor Ceiling Fan
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This gray rattan patio couch is paired with a matching chair and end table, as well as colorful throw pillows arranged along the white cushion. Round beige stools are perched in front of the couch on a white and blue diamond runner rug. Keep the porch cool during hot summers with a wooden ceiling fan with a light.
