Do you consider the start of summer Memorial Day weekend? I sure do. Which means it’s here! Summer is here!
Good thing because I have definitely already been wearing my white maternity jeans for weeks. (what can I say, I like to live on the edge people)
Yep. All it takes is some warm temperatures and I am chomping at the bit to kick off summer. A big part of this is getting our outdoor spaces spruced up and ready for summer. I spent some time over the weekend getting our Outdoor Courtyard space ready for entertaining.
I have never shared this space with you before and it’s time you get to see the before and afters!
Here is what it looked like when we moved in four years ago.
Yikes.
But we knew it had potential.
Two years ago we gave this space some much needed love. The hubs constructed a plan to add the pergola (he can be so handy when he *wants* to be)- and we love how it turned out! We pressure washed it and pulled together some furniture for the space. My sweet husband even made the fun rolling table out of leftover pergola wood and a pallet.
To give the space some extra punch this year, I went with red accent colors. I love the red and blue pairing for summer! Especially with the barn stars on the wall. It feels patriotic and summery, without screaming USA!
Love the colors!! Our back patio needs serious help! It is so blah and uninviting
Thanks! A little red can go a long way! 🙂 Happy long weekend!
Looks great Heather. Very inviting. Enjoy your summer. Kathy
Thanks Kathy! Hope you have a wonderful summer as well!
Looks great!
Thanks Megan! Happy long weekend!
really cute! i wish i had such a neat space and a handy husband LOL
Ha! Yes, mine can be handy when he wants to be… but it definitely takes some coaxing! 🙂
Beautiful Heather! I love the fun colour- how great is that, to have a beautiful "courtyard" in addition to your deck!
Thanks Krista! Yes, we really do enjoy both of our outdoor spaces. Yay summer!
Looks fantastic! Love the pops of red. I am in the process of pulling our porch/back yard together, but we have a window install and house painting taking place soon that are keeping me from finishing 🙁
A window install and house paining sounds pretty fab though! Thanks for your note!
Oh I love it, what a great space. So inviting. http://www.learningcreatingliving.com/2014/05/diy-concrete-letter-ampersand.html
Thanks Marty! You are always so sweet to pop in when I link up!
Great transformation! I really like the red you incorporated in the space. Our patio is spiffed up with pillows, plants, candles and friends already. 🙂
Nice! Love that your friends are already enjoying it! Have a great weekend!
Love your courtyard! I have those exact same chairs that came with a loveseat. Bought the same replacement cushions from Target but have yet to find some to fit the loveseat.