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Jul 16, 2017

Backyard Patio Makeover

We moved in to Old Salt Farm last fall, and we are thoroughly enjoying our first summer here.  We started out the summer with a huge list of outdoor projects, and at top of the list was a patio makeover. We had nothing but a single cement pad, and knew we wanted to make it a place where our whole family could spend time together throughout the summer.  We love being outdoors as much as possible, and here in upstate New York, summers are the perfect time to do that. We have spent the last couple of months working on getting our patio ready, and I’m so excited to show you our Backyard Patio Makeover!

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Here are a couple of pictures that show the before and after…

BEFORE

DIY Paver Patio | simply kierste.com

AFTER:

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Can you believe the difference?  It’s a completely new space, and we are in LOVE. It’s simple, yet totally functional, and perfect for hanging out with our family and entertaining others.

A huge thanks to Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart for sponsoring this post. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. As always, opinions about their super cute farmhouse products are 100% mine.  

We started with a DIY Stone Patio, which doubled our patio space, and gave us so much more to work with.  We also added Outdoor String Lights on DIY Posts and hung flowers on them, and that really was an incredible transformation.  The pop of color from the flowers really seals the deal!

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Farmhouse Table & Chairs

When we finished our stone patio we bought the cutest outdoor table and chairs by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart that I absolutely adore. It’s perfect for the space, and we could fit eight chairs around it!  It’s actually intended for six chairs, but eight works great too, which is awesome, because that’s how many people we have in our family.  We eat outside every night that we can, and there’s just something about being outdoors that makes everything taste better!

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Extra seating space…

I also wanted a sitting area, and when I saw this Better Homes & Gardens Farmhouse Camrose set, I was in love.  I adore the wicker style, neutral cushions (so easy to change pillows and colors), and farmhouse table. It’s the perfect update on classic wicker furniture with a twist of farmhouse style…my favorite.  It’s the an awesome spot for talking, playing games, and watching the kids run around the backyard.

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

(If you look closely out to the back, on the left you’ll see our fire pit area, with adirondack chairs, my farmhouse picnic table, and an oversized fire pit.  There are tiki torches along the path to the fire pit, and completely surrounding it.  There are also campsites back there!  On the right you can see the ladder and platform for the 200 foot zipline we just put in last weekend…more to follow on both of those projects!)

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

The metal lanterns are such a fun touch. I love lanterns anyway, and the crossbar feature on these outdoor lanterns give them extra charm. I like to clip greenery from my yard and put it in mason jars–it makes the perfect centerpiece for a table, or other space, and it’s FREE!

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Great for family time!

Board games and popcorn are two of our favorite things and nothing beats playing them outside on a beautiful summer afternoon or evening.  When it gets dark, all we have to do is turn on our super cute string lights!

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

It really has created a place for our family to be together and that’s the best part of all.

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com

 

  • Better Homes and Gardens Patio & Garden Collection
  • Better Homes and Gardens Farmhouse Industrial Chairs (in store only)
  • Better Homes and Gardens Metal Crossbar Outdoor Lanterns
  • Better Homes and Gardens Outdoor String Lights (Edison)
  • Better Homes and Garden Outdoor String Lights (Globe)
  • Better Homes and Gardens Farmhouse Table
  • Better Homes and Gardens Camrose Farmhouse Conversation Set

Backyard Patio Makeover | oldsaltfarm.com #patiomakeover #backyardideas #diypatio #stonepatio #patiofurniture #patiodecor #backyardpatioideas #backyard #summerpatio

Other ideas you might like…

  • How to Build a DIY Paver Patio
  • Outdoor String Lights on DIY Posts
  • Make Your Own DIY Tetherball Set
  • How to Make Mason Jar Citronella Candles

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Randi @ A Fresh-Squeezed Life says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 9:43 am

    What a great outdoor space! The wood poles and string lights almost make it into a room!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 17, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Randi! And I agree–the lights really do make such a huge difference! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Lauren says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    I love your patio makeover! I’m looking forward to seeing your string lights poles tutorial.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 17, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Lauren! :) Hopefully I’ll have the string lights tutorial up soon. xoxo

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    So pretty and inviting. Do you leave the furniture and cushions out all the time? I am wondering how it all holds up with rain. Thanks

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 18, 2017 at 12:21 am

      I do leave the furniture and cushions out all the time, but bring the pillows inside at night. They do great! We had a ton of rain last week, and I wondered how they would do, but it was totally okay!

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    LOVE!! Did you make the pillows on the Camrose set or purchase them from Wal Mart as well?

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 18, 2017 at 12:21 am

      Thank you, Cindy! The pillows came from Pottery Barn (the gingham ones), and the denim ones are from Target!

      Reply
  5. Kathy A. says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    What a lovely outdoor living space! Easy to hose down to clean, nice to cut down on dirt coming into the house. You will find great ways to use the heat from the concrete, too. A rack of delicates you don’t want to go through the drier, setting a jar of sun tea out, a pan of flower petals that need to dry, etc. You will find a lot of heat gets radiated back from the concrete. Years ago (when I was married to a cement truck driver), I had a clothesline with a cement pad under it. I couldn’t believe how fast clothes dried; not to mention my legs weren’t being attacked by rogue wild raspberry bushes! Also a great place to draw a hopscotch game or other sidewalk chalk projects. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 18, 2017 at 12:26 am

      Hello, Kathy, and thank you! You’re so right, and I love all of your ideas for the heat from the concrete! It is really nice to have, and my kids definitely love using sidewalk chalk! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Sandy says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    Forget the tutorials, I want to come live with you. You have some awesome ideas. Keep them coming, we all enjoy living vicariously through you. love your ideas.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 18, 2017 at 12:28 am

      Sandy, how kind you are, thank you! And thank YOU for following along with me–it means so much! xoxo

      Reply
  7. Georgia says

    Jul 17, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I want to have a wonderful space like it too.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 18, 2017 at 12:28 am

      You are very welcome!! Thanks for stopping by to say hello! xoxo

      Reply
  8. Gloribell says

    Jul 18, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Love how it all looks and the Farmhouse Camrose collection from BHG.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 19, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Gloribell!! xoxo

      Reply
  9. Debbie says

    Jul 18, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I could live out here!! Great space with a beautiful view! Love it all!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 19, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Debbie!! xoxo

      Reply
  10. Qwendykay says

    Jul 21, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Gorgeous!! I have been shopping for Patio Furniture for forever and never even thought of Walmart. I found 4 sets that would work perfectly…. and now I can’t decide which one!! Gorgeous makeover and here in Sunny So California, we use our patios all year long. It really extends the room of your house to have an “outdoor room”

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 24, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      YAY! I’m so glad you found some you like! Were you able to decide which one? :) I love the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart–I always check there now to see what they have!

      Reply
  11. Kerry Miller says

    Jul 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Cute! Cute! Cute!

    Can you tell me how deep the 4×4 posts are buried/cemented in ground? And assuming they’re 8′ tall?

    Girl Power: Just finished a 14′ x 22′ deck…..have 6 strings of Edison bulb lights…..just need strong posts to attach them to! Excited to decorate, now that most of the hard work is done!!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Jul 24, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      WAHOO, GIRL POWER!!! :) Congrats on your new deck! I just barely added the whole post about the posts…you can find all the details HERE: https://oldsaltfarm.com/2017/07/outdoor-string-lights-on-diy-posts.html

      Let me know if you have any other questions! xoxo

      Reply
  12. Hayden says

    Aug 9, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    This looks awesome. You did such a great job, thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Aug 10, 2017 at 12:09 am

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply

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