Sunday, June 19, 2011

A Small Patio Makeover

While we were in Texas visiting Kim we kept busy with a few little projects.
Kim has a small patio but still wanted to create an outdoor space to enjoy.
Here's what she did.
Before: She started with this.
After: New patio furniture.

Before: The long view.
After
Before
After: She moved the bistro set to this wall.
Before:
After
We added a little architecture with screen shutters.
We brought 2 pairs of salvaged louvered doors 
with us and spray painted with
 Rust-Oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze
to match her wicker patio furniture. 
(We also used louvered doors on our patio HERE.
We also used Oil Rubbed Bronze on 
our coffee table HERE)
Plants were added.
Decorative pillows were added.
Now it's a perfect little patio to enjoy her morning coffee
or evening glass of wine.

Cheers Y'all!

Links: Between Naps On The Porch,
A House In The Roses, Debbiedoos,
Southern Hospitality, Coastal Charm,
A Delightsome Life, Savvy Southern Style,
Type A, Domestically Speaking,
A Beach Cottage, Somewhat Simple,
Finding Fabulous, My Repurposed Life




Posted by Rita's Recipes at 8:51:00 PM
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50 comments:

  1. Allison ShopsJune 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Very inviting! I'm sure everyone will enjoy her new patio.
    Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see the safari nursery.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  2. SarahJune 19, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    What a clever idea to add the shutters at the open end. This is a perfect spot to enjoy being outdoors here in TX. ~ Sarah

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  3. Brandon @ SouthgateJune 19, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    too cute! Love the idea with the shutters!

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  4. Barbara PilcherJune 19, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks. That's giving me a kick in the pants for adding a few touches to our back patio. You did a lovely job with just a few carefully chosen projects. Nice work.

    I'm visiting from Between Naps.

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  5. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Rita,

    The porch is lovely. Love the furniture. What a neat and relaxing area.

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  6. Heaven's WalkJune 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Rita! What a great make-over! It looks so cozy and inviting now! And don't you just love that Oil Rubbed Bronze paint? Yummy color! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    What a fabulous looking patio. It looks like such a wonderful place to sit and relax. Love the use of the shutters and all the furniture is beautiful. Great accessories also. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Comeca JonesJune 19, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    OMG Just what I needed!

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  9. Dandelion and DaisyJune 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Great little place to relax. I love the shutters used that way. I just redid my patio, as well, stop by if you get a chance.

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  10. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    OK! I loved it ... and then I saw the shutter doors at the end... NOW I REALLY LOVE IT! :)

    She did a fantastic job! :)

    ~Liz

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  11. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}June 20, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    JUST stunning!
    When's teatime?

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  12. Rose H (UK)June 20, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    WOW!!!

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  13. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)June 20, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Oh how beautifully done! I love the furniture and accessories, so pretty!

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  14. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJune 20, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Very nice and welcoming. I love the shutters and pillows!

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  15. Rust-Oleum ScottJune 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Way to take the patio to a whole new level. It looks amazing! Great job and thank you for using Rust-Oleum to complete your project.

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  16. abeachcottageJune 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    It looks so different from the before. You did a wonderful job, lovely look and so inviting.

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  17. DebbiedoosJune 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Rita this is gorgeous and oh so colorful. Love the shutter idea, very cool. Thanks for sharing with the party. Have fun, it is hopping out there.

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  18. Megan LeeJune 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    The shutters were such a great idea! They really make the space feel like a room. Great job!

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  19. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 20, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    This is a lovely transformation! We enjoy our patios so much. You've just got to have great stuff to look at out there!

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  20. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I agree with all the above. No wonder you were tired when you got home. .... and you still had time to blogg. You go girl. Jeanie C.

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  21. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Rita, what a cute space, great job.. love it

    Pattie

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  22. Samantha from Colonial Curve CottageJune 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    You completely just inspired me with those shutters!

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  23. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJune 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Everything looks great but the shutters were the crowning touch. Great idea!

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  24. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 20, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Just loved it!Beautiful transformation! Great idea with shutters! Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  25. Honey at 2805June 21, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Beautiful transformation. It looks so inviting!

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  26. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 21, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Hopped over from Southern Hospitality. What a great job! It looks so much more inviting! Love the louvered shutters.

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  27. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 21, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    What a lovely makeover!! I love the black furniture!
    There is a set of louver doors in our dumpster now and I am hoping that they are still there when I get home from work and the garbage was not emptied yet.....

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  28. Jan@southernjunkin'June 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Lovely makeover! So inviting, refreshing! Using louver doors is perfect for added interest!
    Blessings!!

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  29. Betty June 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    WOW !!! You did a great job decorating. Everything looks so pretty. Happy Summer.

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  30. RhondiJune 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Rita May
    I'm glad you linked up with my party today! What a difference furniture can make on a porch and I love how you used the shutters. It really gives it extra style!
    Rhondi

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  31. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Great transformation. I love it. Thanks for joining the party.

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  32. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJune 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    What a wonderful makeover! The shutters are a really great detail!

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  33. CindyJune 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Kim's patio is so pretty! I love the black shutters that you put at the end, perfection! It looks like such a nice relaxing space, now.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  34. DixieJune 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    That's a small space makeover that even Nate Berkus would love!

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  35. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJune 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Just beautiful! I'm going to call you the "Travelling Decorator" ~ how far do you travel? LOL!!!

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  36. All That GlittersJune 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Really beautiful! Love all of the color!

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  37. RhondaJune 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Your porch is lovely! I love everything you have done! The shutters add such a nice touch!!
    I am your newest follower...I hope you will follow me too!
    This is my first time participating in Ms. Rhondi's Porch Party...I hope you will swing by my blog to visit my porch! Fresh ice cold lemonade will be waiting on you! :-)

    ~~~rhonda ~~~~

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  38. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 22, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love the new furniture and the use of the shutters, Rita! What a difference this made to this little patio.

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  39. Donna, The Decorated HouseJune 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    The porch turned out beautiful! Not so little looking now that it's all dressed up. :)

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  40. AvaJune 23, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    What a great idea. Love the shutters ! You now have a new Australian follower xx Ava

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  41. DelaneyJune 23, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    This looks great, I love the colors & furniture!
    http://sweetteaserendipity.blogspot.com

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  42. Mindie HiltonJune 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful!

    Besides a weekly anything goes link party, I have a new ongoing free give away link party now too. Share your give aways or enter to win.
    Hope to see you soon at http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

    Hope to see you soon, Mindie May

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  43. McChesney MomentsJune 23, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What a great change! It looks wonderful!

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  44. Ivy and ElephantsJune 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Rita your patio is absolutely stunning.

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  45. Emily SJune 24, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this! The colors are beautiful together and it makes it look like an extra room!

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  46. StephanieJune 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Cozy, cute and fun! I love how you re-used the bistro set for that corner, it was if it was made for that spot. I can see long naps and reading will also be done out there, or at least I would. {side note, as I am typing this comment your music is playing in the background...wow you brought me back to my good ole days, bright and shinny day! LOL}

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  47. for the love of a houseJune 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    the porch is lovely Rita! I especially love how y'all addded the shutters- it adds so much to the space. I'm sure she is enjoying it!
    joan

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  48. SherryJune 25, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wonderful transformation! I love to see before and after pictures and I am sure that this will be a well used space now.

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  49. Angelina GarciaApril 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Wow! I can't imagine that it came from that before photo! You did a very good job on the whole transformation of the patio! You maximized the whole space and you used it very well! Kudos! :)

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  50. Denver PatiosApril 20, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Wow, well organized! I love the new look, it's beyond perfection.

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