10 Easy Ways to Give Your Outdoor Space New Life This Spring

As the weather warms and winter’s frost thaws, you’re ready to step outside into the sunshine, but – after a season of inattention – your yard, patio and other outdoor spaces might need a little refresh. If your home’s outdoor space is feeling a bit blah, let these ideas inspire you to revitalize it for spring.

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Find Your Path

Whether it’s through your yard, the side of your house or your garden, a walkway is a beautiful way to delineate your outdoor space while adding functionality and style. Go simple or go intricate – a path can be made of brick, stone or even salvaged wood.

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Hit the Deck

If your deck has seen better days, show it some love (and give it a fresh feel) with the help of a good deck stain. A solid wood stain colour like BEHR’s PREMIUM Solid Colour Waterproofing All-In-One Wood Stain & Sealer protects your deck from the elements, prolongs its life, conceals wood imperfections and still lets natural texture show through. Concerned about colour? With more than 1,600 custom shades available, it’s easy to create almost any look you like.

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Go for Greenery

There’s nothing quite like a pop of green to bring fresh life to an outdoor space.
Even if you don’t have the space to plant a huge garden, create a wall of greenery on your patio or porch with an assortment of plants. Opt for plants of different sizes to create dimension – just be sure you’re growing the right kind of plants for your yard.

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A Fresh Fence

Your fence should be functional, for sure – but it can also be stylish. Give your fence a refresh with a coat of outdoor paint in a bold colour for a simple, big-impact update to your front yard.

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Livable Lighting

Light up your outdoor spaces in sophisticated style – forgo citronella candles and solar lights and install outdoor-specific light fixtures that create a room-like atmosphere that will have you and your guests enjoying the outdoors well into the evening.

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Keep Things Comfy

Who says outdoor furniture can’t be comfy (or stylish)? Forget the plastic folding chairs and tables – make your patio an extension of your indoor space by using plush furniture that wouldn’t be out of place indoors.

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Al Fresco Additions

Similarly, elevate your outdoor dining experience with a table and chairs that complement your indoor aesthetic – and outdoor-specific table settings that match the decor.

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Accessorize Outdoors

While we naturally style our interior living spaces, outdoor spaces often get neglected when it comes to decor. Enhance covered outdoor areas with items like rugs, throws and even framed photos for a uniquely personal touch.

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Colour Pop

A coat of house paint in a vibrant hue is a cost-effective and quick way to completely transform the look of your front porch. Try adding a rich contrasting hue to a neutral house exterior – like this BEHR Fire Cracker PPU2-16 – and you’ll barely recognize your own home.

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Put up a Pergola

Shady style instantly elevates any outdoor space. Whether a classic wooden covering or a more abstract, architectural design, a pergola adds a touch of covering to your outdoor seating or dining area.