Brace yourselves — Beauteeful Living is diving into another “6 Week Short Makeover” and you’re all invited to witness the mayhem! In all seriousness, I’m thrilled to be a guest participant in the spring edition of the One Room Challenge (ORC), hosted by Linda of Calling It Home. While I’ve done 2 ORC makeovers in the past (both fall editions), this will be my first time participating during the spring.
This time around I’m not making over any bedrooms. It’s all about our outdoor patio deck for this challenge. Insert nervous face. As excited as I am to get cranking on this project, I’m also chewing my nails. Not only is spring an extra busy time of year for me, the success of this project is very much dependent on Mother Nature cooperating! It does involve an outdoor space, after all. I don’t know about you but my “rain, rain go away” dances have not been very effective in the past. 🙁
But…there’s no turning back on this makeover because I’m determined to fulfill 2 MAIN GOALS:
1) Increase privacy in my upper patio deck.
2) Create a resort-like feel to outdoor dining area.
Okay…here comes our patio deck photos.
Stepping outside our dining room, you will walk out to this view of our pergola (shade is currently off). While I love that we can see our pool from our wood deck, there’s very little privacy in this area. The arborvitaes near the back fence will take at least another 5 years before they reach a good height.
A year ago, we extended our wood deck so that there’s a little cut out for our grill. It’s such a small change but by doing so, we’re able to set up another dining table in front of the grill. We do love to entertain! 🙂
Side view of our wood deck:
Here’s the view taken from my bedroom window on the top floor.
The photo below will give you a better idea of how the pergola looks with the screen cover on. We’ll place the cover back in a couple of weeks.
Patio Inspiration Photos
You’ll notice that my inspiration photos for this makeover center around tropical and Moroccan motifs. I’m forever dreaming of lazy days, soaking up sun in a place surrounded by lush greenery. Since I’m nowhere near the Carribbean, the next best thing is to recreate the look in my own backyard! And when it comes to decor, I just LOVE the vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns that you often find in Moroccan decor.
In a nutshell…
I’m looking to revamp our patio deck into an outdoor dining oasis, utilizing tropical greenery and Moroccan decor elements.
1. Moroccan- themed decor
Left Photo: Brian Patrick Flynn (Hayneedle) Right Photo: Urso Designs Inc.
2. Tropical-themed greenery
Photo Source: Elle Decor
3. Outdoor Dining Oasis
Photo Source: The Home Depot Blog
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Here are the main “To Do’s” for this challenge:
1. Powerwash entire deck and repaint floor boards.
2. Reinforce pergola nuts and bolts and spray paint any spots showing rust.
3. Repaint/upcycle bamboo chairs
4. String outdoor lights around pergola
5. Redo planters around wood deck
6. Lots of shopping!!
– Outdoor curtains (84 inch length)
– Outdoor rug (6’x9′ size)
– Dining set (seating 6)
– Tropical plants (lots of them!)
– Outdoor decor (hanging lanterns, outdoor pillows, tableware, grill cover, candle holders, etc.)
Wish me luck with pulling this all together! If this is your first time visiting Beauteeful Living, please check out my 2 prior One Room Challenge makeovers:
Modern Glam Master Bedroom Link
Modern Chic Girl’s Bedroom Link
Before I close this post, I’d like to thank World Market and A & M Garden Center for being sponsors of my participation in this spring’s One Room Challenge!
Big thanks to Linda from Calling It Home for hosting this makeover challenge! Be sure to check out the 20 Designers featured HERE and guest participants linking up HERE.
What do you think about this tropical and Moroccan themed patio makeover? Looking to re-do an outdoor space? Please leave in comments below. Thanks for reading! Xoxo, Tee.
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Loved the plants! I browsed through the previous posts too and now I’m excited to see the thrilling conclusion =D
Eeep! This space sounds like it is going to be amazing. There is no better space to redo for the upcoming warm weather!
What a fun plan, especially since you already have the foundation pieces in place. Where is your pergola from? Hopefully your weather conditions cooperate with adding plants in early May. I am also doing an outdoor space for ORC but it definitely won’t be lush for the final reveal. Looking forward to seeing yours come together.
Thanks so much for your comment. Our pergola is from Lowe’s. I’ll have to check out your ORC makeover. Glad you’re also doing an outdoor space!
I just power washed our deck this weekend! I’ll have to check back and see what kind of paint finish you put on! I’ll be following along for sure, your ideas are great!!! xo!
I’m super interested in seeing the outcome – I have an entire backyard that I’m going to need inspiration for! Good luck!
Thanks so much! Can’t wait for this space to be fully revamped!
I am so excited to follow along for your patio makeover! We are actually planning on redoing our outdoor space over the summer so I need some inspiration! The inspo photos you shared are amazing!!
Thanks so much, Sarah! Can’t wait for this space to be done so we can enjoy it in the summer!
This is such a fantastic outdoor space, Tee! Love your inspiration photos – vibrant and cozy! Can’t wait to see you transform it. 🙂
Thanks so much, Carol! Hope you had a great spring break with the fam!
I m sure it will turn out fabulous like all your other projects. Great inspiration for me as I hope to spruce up our backyard that is in desperate shape. Thank you and can t wait to see it -:)
Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement, Betty! I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for following along the journey :).
your inspiration images are awesome! i can’t wait to see it come to life… you’ll enjoy it all summer long when it’s done in time!
Thanks so much, Cassie! Can’t wait for summer!
You’re right, the little space for the grill did really open up a lot of space. After the ORC, I’m excited to get to work on our deck we had put up last year!!
Thanks and I bet you can’t wait to get to work on your deck. Hurray for summer being around the corner!
Wow! Doing an outdoor space will be so fun! Can’t wait to see!
Thanks so much, Colette! Good luck with your kitchen makeover!
I love your plans for your deck! Your master bedroom came out great!
Thanks so much, Lauren! I can’t wait till it’s all done. Hopefully it’ll look like how I envisioned! 🙂
Love the ideas! This is going to be amazing!
Thanks so much, Emy!
Can’t wait to see how your already nice patio transforms~!
Thanks, Angela! Can’t wait till you see it in person….it’ll be done in time for our Memorial Day bash! I have to send Save the dates soon! Xo
wow, you have such a lovely space to start with!! Can’t wait to see.
Thanks, Ashley!
You’re going to have a great go at this! It’s not going to require as much work as the bedroom, and you’ll get to see the tangible results right away! Good luck friend 🙂
Thanks, Ariel! Best of luck to you on your makeover as well. Can’t wait to see the reveal! It’ll be here in no time 😉
This sounds like it will be gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Kate!
SUCH a fun space to transform! Can’t wait to see what you do for a privacy wall!
Thanks, Lindi!
Ooh! It looks like you have a fabulous space to work with! Can’t wait to see the finished project!
Thanks so much, Shannon!
I love that you are doing an outdoor space! We still have snow where I am, so I will live vicariously through you 😉
Thank you! Wow — you still have snow? 🙂