I am thrilled to be joining the May Pinterest Challenge – Porch & Patio hosted by Country Road 407. This month the challenge is taken from this wonderful porch by Bria Hemmel Interiors. This would be a dream come true porch for most of us.
Since I don’t have a porch, just a stoop at the front door, I am sharing my patio. This is one of my favorite spaces outside and I love to change the decor up all the time to make this an inviting and welcoming space. If you are coming over from Yvonne @ Stone Gable, welcome. I am sure you were as inspired by her porch as I always am. She is such a talented designer and I love her style.
First things first, when we bought this house adding a pool to the backyard was one of my first wishes. The pool dig started just a couple of months after we moved in. It was an exciting day when the dig took place. You can see all the details of the build in this post.
The patio didn’t get any love during the pool build, it just became the dumping ground for all the construction stuff.
Once the pool was in I placed everything from our previous home on the patio, not very stylish, but at least it was a beginning and a clean space to relax.
Adding some curtains to the back and a sunshade on the front side of the patio created a “room”. This gives us plenty of shade and a cozy spot to sit and relax and enjoy the view of the pool. I love being able to change up the furniture and accessories on a whim. We recently got some new white cushions and rug. This makes changing our decor even easier.
Our inspiration picture used blue on the porch, I used blue and yellow for my decor. Plaid and flowers always mix well. A small coffee table holds a lantern for ambient lighting at night and still has room for a drink or snack.
I would love to replace the two settees with a sectional sofa, but they function beautifully for now, so that is at the bottom of my wish list.
We enjoy this area so much. We can sit here in the evenings and enjoy the cool breezes or sit and relax after a swim. The kitchen is just inside the sliding door, perfect to grab a snack or favorite drink. A snack plate and a glass of wine is my favorite way to enjoy this space.
Of course one of the best features of the patio is that it has the perfect view of the pool. It couldn’t be any better than this.
I had fun creating my version of the May Pinterest Challenge – Porch & Patio. Next on the tour is Christy @ Our Southern Home. Christy’s Southern Home has a fabulous front porch that is gorgeous. You are going to love how beautifully she decorates it each season. Be sure to check out all the other links below. I am sure you will find tons of inspiration.
Wowza, what a transformation and can see why y’all enjoy it so much. I love the colors and how cozy it seems. I especially love that fan! I need one of those. Thank you for joining in with us. It was a fun challenge. Pinned
how nice to have a great space to use after getting out of your pool. i remember when you first start building your pool. looks so pretty,
HI Marty, i love your backyard! What a great space to relax when the temps heat up!
laura in Colorado!
Misss Marty what a welcoming space! I love your cool color palette. The pool is just gorgeous.
Marty I love your fresh patio. It will come in handy with the new pool. I love the colors you placed out on the patio. Very pretty.
Your patio looks so pretty decked out for summer. Blue and yellow is such a pretty combination to use for summer decorating. I’ve never seen a yellow plaid throw and I love yours. I hope that you enjoy a fun summer of swims and relaxing evenings on your pretty patio.
I love this. I know you use that pool a lot. The yellow and blue is a darling combination.
Oh, Marty! I love your porch. The buffalo check and the floral pillows are so fresh and pretty!!! Enjoy your outdoor space.
Marty your porch area is beautiful and I love your pool. Love the blue and yellow together for summer. Have a great rest of the week.
Hugs,
Kris
Sitting on that patio after a refreshing swim would be wonderful.
Your pool and backyard are amazing, Marty; what a dream come true! So nice that you have a pretty patio to enjoy the view and relax.
I can see why you love sitting out there Marty! It’s so pretty and inventing! I love the idea of the curtains to truly set the space apart! Fun to hop with you today!
Love your outdoor curtains across your patio area. I need to figure out something like that for ours. Blue and yellow is always a great mix and looks so refreshing together. Enjoy that lovely pool Marty!
Your patio looks lovely, Marty, and I love the touches of the yellow and blue! And that big lantern is gorgeous!
Your patio ended up looking so inviting and I love the addition of the curtains to give the space a cozy feel!
Such an inviting patio area. Love the pretty succulents plants.
That looks so inviting that I think I could sit there all day…… I really like the addition of the curtains:)
Wow Marty, love what you’ve created. Hanging the curtains was a great idea and it really looks like a room.
We had ivory cushions last year which are my preference. My neighbors tree ruined them so dark gret has to do. Made us angry because brand new and not our tree.
Enjoy your oasis!
Cindy
Oh my word, so sorry about your cushions. I like the white too and hope mine work for a couple years. Marty
I love the addition of your curtain, it makes it look so cozy! And to look out over that pool and all the beautiful landscape? Sign me up!
What a beautiful setting, Marty! We love having our pool here, too, but we bought the house with it. I can imagine the work that went into building one yourself. I loved seeing the process in your post. Your patio looks perfectly inspired by the Pinterest photo!
Love your porch all set for summer swimming and relaxing, Marty!! An L-shaped outdoor sofa would look good there but the cost of furniture is what always gets me. Lol! Practicality sets in. Love the soft throw and pillows you’ve added and the curtain in the back is perfect for hiding neighbors and to soften sunlight… Ahhhh! Would love to pop over for a swim. 😉
Enjoy your lovely backyard,
Barb 🙂
Thanks so much Barb, I so agree, I would love an L-shaped sofa for this space, but just like you, price is a problem sometimes. Maybe that will work it’s way to the top of my project list some day. Love to have you over for a swim anytime. Marty
Hi Marty! What a beautiful covered space to relax the summer away! How wonderful to be planning a pool for the summer! I am so jealous in the best way! What a pretty summer outdoor space!
Thanks Yvonne, we love our pool. When we moved in 3 years ago that was one of my first wishes. We’ve loved having it for the last 3 years and that is where you would find me most of the time. Marty
Love the sunshade in patio, I guess I should add one for mine. Can’t wait to see the backyard reveal.
Love your patio and would love to know where you got your yellow plaid throw????
Thanks so much Mary. The yellow plaid throw I found at Home Goods years ago, but I have several other plaid throws that I found online. I did find a bright yellow and white one on Target. Hope that helps. Marty