How to Decorate Your Patio with Accessories

We’ve all been there before — we’re ready for a change, a different style or feel to our homes but aren’t in the market for a complete design makeover. With summer right around the corner, now is the time to take that initiative to revamp your home style and give it a fresh new look for the year to come.

One of the easiest ways to make a big difference in your home is by incorporating decorative accessories. From small touches to vibrant additions, decorative items are the perfect way to spruce up a living room, kitchen or even your patio. We’ve compiled some of the best ideas for home decorating and accessories that you can use or adapt to achieve that style you’ve always wanted.

We’d all love to hire a designer with an unlimited budget to create that perfect atmosphere in our home, but for most of us, we might be limited by a few constraints.

However, by taking these simple decorating ideas that utilize home decorating accessories, you can really impact the vibe and take your home design to a new level that you’ll be proud to enjoy and show off to family and friends. It is important to keep in mind that too much of a good thing (accessorizing your home) can be a bad thing. Be mindful of space, proportions, and overdoing your idea for home décor.

When to take Quality over Quantity

Local home goods stores are filled with what seem to be trendy, unique accessory pieces but most of them will be mass-produced and might not be the type of thing you want to incorporate.

Now, there is nothing wrong with bringing in pieces that won’t be the center of attention from the home goods stores. But, for that blank wall, empty coffee table, or bare floor, you may try seeking out something unique and meaningful. The internet is a wonderful thing and people are always looking to sell their stuff. Search around and you’ll be surprised by the distinct home accessories that you can find if you just put in a little time.

Portion Control Is Key

Yes, portion control is a widely-used term in the health and diet community, but for this we mean to make sure that your accessory choices fit well in your home space. It can be easier than you thought to cram a large painting in too small of wall space or a lamp that is too small to be useful in both use and design.

As amateur designers, we tend to find a piece we love and force it to work in a space we need to be filled. By taking a little bit of time to assess your home’s decorating needs, take into account the spaces you’re trying to fill and incorporate. Doing this will help your space remain comfortable, functional, and aesthetically appealing.

Choose a Color Scheme

Utilizing color can be one of the best ways to revamp and completely change the style of the room. Coordinating accessory colors that flow with each other is easy to do and opens up a variety of options when picking out what accessories to incorporate.

Whether the items you choose are functional (blankets, pillows, chairs, lamps, etc.) or purely decorative, have a color scheme in mind when shopping. If you’re unsure of a good scheme to go with, take a look at your existing space or accessories you have in other parts of your home that you like and build it around there. Use the internet for color combinations that work for different rooms and atmospheres. Clashing colors or too much can ruin a room.

Grouping Is Crucial

When accessorizing something like a coffee table or shelves, grouping similar items will help you create the most impact on your design. Whether you want a grouping of candles, trinkets from destinations visited, books or other artistic pieces like pottery or glass, grouping similar items ties together space. Mixing can make that same space look cluttered and unorganized.

Consistency in Finishes

Gold, silver, bronze, or even wood finishes can add a bit of flash to whatever room you’re working on decorating. The key to using metallics is keeping them consistent throughout the room. Don’t mix a gold picture frame on the wall with a bronze bookend on the shelf. Stick with one finish and the visual impact will be maximized for you and whoever enters your home.

These tips work for both indoor and outdoor spaces of your home. Don’t neglect your patio area because if you don’t like it, you won’t use it. These summer months ahead are about enjoying the weather outside with family and friends.

Patio accessories follow the same rules, and perhaps the best tip would be to establish a color scheme for your outdoor space. Unlike indoor furniture, patio furniture can take a beating in the elements, season after season, and if you’re in the need for some upgrades, we can help!

At Clima, we provide the latest designs in luxury outdoor furniture to our customers in South Florida. Featuring the top brands and designer names, we are sure to have just the patio furniture that you’ve been wanting!