In every season, color plays a huge role in how we perceive it through design. With summer around the corner, it’s all about embracing the bright and vivid colors that capture the fun and relaxing energy of the playful season. The best place to do this is, of course, in your outdoor space.
You can have some great outdoor parties during the summer, so you want your porch, patio or balcony to be ready for it. A colorful outdoor space is best for this time of year. It’s easy to create without spending a lot of money and can even be accomplished in an afternoon with some quick, new accents. Taking advantage of colorful decor is one of the best ways to freshen up an outdoor space.
Check out these 10 ideas for colorful outdoor spaces that are sure to inspire you.
Ideas for Colorful Outdoor Spaces
We staged this patio with a blue outdoor sofa and a colorful rug to liven up the space.
Source: ProfessionalStaging.com
All the colors of this fun and funky patio are inspired by the garden life that surrounds it.
Source: One Kings Lane
A soft orange and turquoise together make this little patio area feel fresh and charming.
Source: HGTV
The maroon and yellow pillows pop beautifully against the crisp, light blue cushions.
Source: House of Turquoise
Pink accents play well off the greenery that surrounds this cozy corner.
Source: Home Beautiful
Orange is the most energetic color in the rainbow and one of our favorites to use in a colorful outdoor space.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Some colorful lanterns bring the color upward and look so charming hanging from the trees.
Source: Real Simple
Colorful outdoor curtains are a great way to infuse some color in the space while also providing some shade from the summer sun.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
A soft coral brings some cheer and style to this southern porch.
Source: Southern Living
The blue area rug helps define this sitting area by the pool while also providing a great pop of color that matches the pillows.
Source: House Beautiful
To make your outdoor space summer-ready, try incorporating some colorful cushions, accent pillows, an area rug, or some potted plants to quickly and easily bring it to life.
Warm regards,
Megan
All the orange on this porch pops with stunning effect against the white backdrop.
White and orange show again how perfectly they go together.
Blue and orange are also a winning pair, especially in this modern setting that is a bit icy and warmed by the contrast of the orange.
Doesn’t the orange and blue decor give you a burst of energy just looking at it? It looks like a party!
While orange is definitely the star color on this balcony, some other accents bring extra life to this playful but chic space.
Muted orange can still have the same energizing effect while capturing a more understated, sophisticated appeal.
The rug really makes this space pop and feel out of the ordinary.
The orange accents interact beautifully with the lush, green landscaping to make the deck area feel more dynamic.
Just a few pops of orange elevate the style on this relaxing porch.
Being selective with your color ─ orange trees, a bouquet of flowers, and a roaring fire ─ will help you create a super chic atmosphere like this luxurious patio.
This abstract installation brings a great contemporary appeal to this otherwise rustic patio.
Lighted orbs make an artistic statement along this pool wall, mimicking the look of bubbles.
Shadow boxes hold white sculptures for a contemporary spin on nature.
Succulents have been arranged into an artistic feature that is literally brimming with life.
A couple of pillars and a beautiful mirror complete the chic, indoor-outdoor look of this patio.
By arranging vines in an interesting pattern, you can create wall art right out of nature itself.
A wrought iron feature takes advantage of the great height above the fireplace.
Bring the garden up the wall to combine gardening with decor.
Here is another example of a succulent display that added green life to this small outdoor space.
Cobalt blue vases and a matching rabbit bring charm and character to this outdoor dining room.
Multiple levels make this stunning outdoor space feel like a luxurious oasis, all focused around a grand stairway.
Above the pool is another private area that creates the feel of different rooms within this outdoor space.
Three levels flow seamlessly from one to the next, all leading to what feels like a sunken area for the fire pit.
A deck of the patio serves as the perfect spot for dining. The umbrellas help join the two spaces together.
If you have dining area and living area, separating the two by levels can make each space feel more intimate.
Foliage cleverly surrounds the upper deck to make the structure look like it grew right from the ground.
This multi-level patio was beautifully designed in a way that makes it look like a piece of art.
Gravel turned the area directly off the porch into another patio area in a quick and affordable way.
