02 September

I'm a homebody and enjoy being at home and I love spending my weekends outdoors when the weather is nice so I've been working on turning my backyard into a private oasis where I can hang out.

I've replaced the rickety fence with a new privacy fence, planted some arborvitae that will grow and eventually block the neighbor's house, and I've been working on prettying up the landscaping.

I'm also working on my patio. Today I'm sharing some inspirational photos and a few of the projects I've completed.

Ideas for a Boho Patio

When you're spending time outside, a place to sit and relax is important. Most patios at least have a lawn chair or two but why not elevate it a bit with a couch?

Now, get the image of a hillbilly recliner sofa that should be inside sitting on a porch out of your head 😆 that's not what I'm talking about here.

This cozy balcony hangout has a bed made from pallets, doesn't that look so relaxing?!

If this isn't your style, check out the other ideas at the link below the picture, there are some beautiful ideas.

Source: OneKindDesign

I made a pallet loveseat for my patio rather than a bed. See how I made it here: Pallet Patio Loveseat

Now that we have a place to sit, we'll need a place to put snacks and a drink or book.

This coffee table made from an old crate would be perfect.

Source: unknown

Here is another, smaller option using a whiskey barrel.

Source: Keller Creative but the link now leads to a sex site 😢

I have a couple of plastic whiskey barrels, so I used one of those. The bottom was ugly so I added a round wood top that I picked up from Lowe's to cover that up.