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Refreshed Patio Space Revealed!

July 8, 2014

Whether or not to participate in last year’s Patio Challenge was a no-brainer, especially since we started with a barren, blank slate of a back patio (see the before shots here). Granted, we have a pool, so it wasn’t completely awful, but we had no ambiance or place to actually enjoy it! Thanks to Home Depot and some manual labor, we were able to transform the space, and have enjoyed it ever since.

But after living with it for a year, we realized a few simple changes and additions would make it a true outdoor living room, in essence, giving our home more usable square-footage, and fully utilizing the pool area. So of course I jumped at the chance to refresh our space!

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

The patio set and cushions held up well over the Winter, so I simply added a black-and-white lumbar pillow to tie in with the new striped umbrella.

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

The {DIY} Starburst Mirror is from several years ago, and we hung an old birdcage filled with battery-operated candles for additional lighting and decor.

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

I think my {DIY} Otomi Table just looks better with wear!

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

The bar cart takes up very little space, but adds so much storage and entertaining possibilities…not to mention ups the glam-factor!

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Hi Sugarplum | Color Patio Makeover

Some of the problems we addressed with this new space include:

  • No shade to hide from the sun and heat
  • Seating arrangement blocked view of the pool
  • Rug too small to protect all the loungers from the hot tiles
  • Not enough serving area for entertaining
  • No lighting

Hop over to the Home Depot blog to see the breakdown of solutions, sources for our new accessories like the umbrella, along with tons more pictures! I’ll be back in the coming weeks with tutorials for the bar cart, tassel pillow and side table. So who’s coming over to enjoy the new space with us?!


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Comments

  1. Mix and Match Mama says: July 8, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Your styling is perfection Cassie! Seriously…perfection! I just want to come spend the day in your yard!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      How about we swap backyards for a day? Sounds like a good deal to me! 😉

      Reply
  2. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: July 8, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I still ADORE that table. And the new pillow? Love it so much. And the striped umbrella? Swoon. Love it all friend!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Come wallow under it with me…we can swoon together. xo

      Reply
  3. SHERRY HART says: July 8, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I'll be right over….fix me something refreshing! Perfect!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      Done and Done! See you in a few days, Sherika! xo

      Reply
  4. Simply LKJ says: July 8, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Looks fabulous Cassie!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks so much, girlie! xo

      Reply
  5. Kathy Olson says: July 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I love the black and white umbrella. It's a classy choice:)

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      You can never go wrong with black and white stripes! #motto

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says: July 8, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Cassie- I love this and just finished tweaking our patio. I flipped the furniture around and it changed the entire look! Looks great! Love the layered rug look! laura

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      I totally had a 'DOH' moment once I finally rearranged the furniture…I can't believe it never occurred to me before!!

      Reply
  7. Erica M. says: July 8, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Love it! We are in the process of adding some life to our patio this year as well.

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks Erica…have fun with your makeover, too!

      Reply
  8. Jillian says: July 8, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    looks great!! i can't wait to have a yard/patio 🙂 xo jillian – stop by! I'm hosting a Capri Blue Candle Giveaway! cornflake dreams 

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Your backyard will be glorious Charleston!!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says: July 8, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    I'll be right over! Just don't make fun of me in my bathing suit! Haha. The space looks amazing. I just love that bar cart and birdcage.

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      We're all family here, so let it hang out girl! I know I do!

      Reply
  10. Jenny says: July 8, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I love the bright and cheerful colors. Definitely feels like summer! 🙂

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      It's 95-degrees this week….definitely Summer! 😉

      Reply
  11. natasha {schue love} says: July 8, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Looks so good! I love the flamingo pillow and bar cart!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      That cover was def a score at Ikea last year!!! I'm not letting that baby go anytime soon!

      Reply
  12. J Shrewsbury-ThreeDogFarmhouse says: July 8, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I love all the bright colors on top of the black & white umbrella!
    Beautiful & relaxing!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks so much, we're lucky to have that space…that's for sure!

      Reply
  13. Kristy @ I Design Love says: July 8, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Super cute! Love everything. I have been dying to get a black and white striped umbrella for my patio 🙂

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 8, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      thanks Kristy! The umbrella is a little pricey (ok, a lot pricey for me), but it's really well-made and looks great in person!

      Reply
  14. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says: July 8, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I love that new umbrella! I really like how you tied in the black with it and the pillow. Great updates!

    Reply
  15. Sarah Tucker says: July 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    Black and white is the way to my heart. I love that umbrella! It looks so good!

    Reply
  16. Amber Wills says: July 9, 2014 at 2:37 am

    Every year you make me swoon over your patio!! LOVE it!

    Reply
  17. WoodsofBellTrees says: July 9, 2014 at 4:31 am

    Loving your patio and of course the Otomi table! 😀

    Reply
  18. heather gilmour says: July 9, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Everything became wonderful! Amazing patio, If it was mine, I would stay there all day 🙂
    Home cleaning Earls Court

    Reply
  19. Taylor Hoffman says: July 9, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I love this outdoor space, the bar cart is amazing and your DIY Otomi table looks even cuter with wear!! I love the bright colors.

    xo, Taylor

    Reply
  20. Tara {The Silver Lining} says: July 9, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    My backyard needs more color and accessories!! One day…..for now I'll stare at pics of your amazing yard and pretend mine looks that good.

    Reply
  21. Sandra Pace says: July 9, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Love the new black and white for the space. Looks great! Could you share where you got your towel hooks? I need some and those would look perfect for my space too!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 14, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Sandra! The towel hooks are a DIY, and I'll be posting them soon! #hopefully 😉

      Reply
  22. Joanna @ TheNestbook.com says: July 10, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    It looks great! I just adore your Otomi table! I may need to try my hand at one very soon…:)

    Reply
  23. fancy24 says: July 12, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I like the black bowl with the dots! where'd u get it?

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: July 14, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks girlie!! Those are from Ikea!

      Reply
  24. Emily McEwen says: July 15, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    This looks amazing! So much inspiration! I just did a makeover on our little roof deck!

    http://www.stylemarketblog.com/2014/07/roof-deck-makeover.html

    Reply
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