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Mini Porch Makeover

Created On: May 2, 2012  |  Updated: August 23, 2021  |   48 Comments  

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With Mother’s Day around the corner I thought it would be a great time to treat myself to a patio makeover. As a busy mom of three I think it’s important to take time every once in awhile to focus on myself and sneak in a few minutes of relaxation. One of the best ways I like to relax is with a good book, only problem is I don’t have a quiet and relaxing spot to read in. So a few days ago I set out a budget and went shopping at Kmart to makeover my patio into a relaxing area filled with some of my favorite things.

In case you’re wondering here’s the before. As you can see there are toys everywhere! If you look closely you can even spot chalk scattered on the other side of the bench. Not relaxing at all!
The first thing I did was obviously clean up the area by storing the toys in the garage. It already looked ten times better but it was a little bare. I was left with only a bench, which meant it was time to accessorize. So my favorite shopping buddy and I went to see what we could find. Of course no shopping trip is complete without pushing a lawn mower around the store…

I am in LOVE with the yellow pillows. And guess what? They were only $10 each! I also made some placemat pillows. Can you tell I love the blue and yellow combo? It’s pretty much taking over my house. The placemats were less than $3 a piece, which were right along with my budget for this makeover.

Another fave is this tea light chandelier. I like the scroll design and the fact that it doesn’t have to be plugged in. Ahhh I can see it now..a nice Summer evening sitting on the porch watching the kids play with their friends while I relax in a lit patio. Just thinking about it makes me happy!

I picked up two side tables as well. One is to accessorize and hold my drink/book/etc and the other to display flowers on. Since the furniture is black the flowers and pillows add a nice splash of color. I’ve thought about spray painting the tables, but I don’t think I’m brave enough to. I’m afraid I won’t like it so for now the classic black is OK in my book. :)

 I also found these solar lanterns. The round one came in blue, yellow, orange, and red.
 I’m already looking forward to spending a lot of quality time on my patio this Summer.
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Hannah
12 years ago

Your porch looks great. I love the chandelier! Here is my Sundae Scoop link: https://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-tuesday-cottontail-cape.html

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Heather Alverson
12 years ago

Looks great and I love the yellow and aqua combo!

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Kerstie
12 years ago

Like the color combo and the chandelier too.

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gail
12 years ago

I love your patio makeover. :) the pillows are the perfect pop of color!
gail

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SouthernScraps
12 years ago

Love the pops of color! You have a beautiful little spot now.

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Lynda
12 years ago

Lovely makeover! Fun details and color pop!

xo Lynda

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Kate
12 years ago

That looks great! I love the colorful pillows! I would love for you to share this (and any other house projects) at my “May House Par-tay” at http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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Aimee - ItsOverflowing
12 years ago

Yellow and blue are so YUMMY! Love your makeover! XO, Aimee

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Leah
12 years ago

Thanks for the inspiration1 We’re in the process of screening in our front porch and I’ve been looking for some cheery ideas.

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Gwen
12 years ago

Looke GREAT! I just LOVE the yellow pillows!

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Lisa @ Creative Raisins
12 years ago

I am loving your makeover, it is amazing how quickly the little ones can take over every space. I love the colors of the pillows.

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Seaweed & Raine
12 years ago

Great makeover – and I am loving those yellow cushions too!

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Rosie
12 years ago

I wish I had a porch to makeover…this is gorgeous. I absolutely adore the colours.

I’d love it if you could share this at my monthly celebration of the outdoors link party! https://craftbotics.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/festival-fever-co-host-week-2.html

Rosie
https://craftbotics.blogspot.com

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louise
12 years ago

Very nice! I need to do this to my porch as well! We hardly use it, but maybe we would if it was cuter!

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Jenna
12 years ago

Wow! The porch looks awesome! New follower! I’d love you to come check out my blog.. and follow back/link up to my linky party! I’d love to have you! Love your blog.
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Maria
12 years ago

Those pillows are beautiful!!! I love the pop of color against the black bench! What a great patio!!!!

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Tanya
12 years ago

Beautiful makeover, I love the colors you put together! I am a new reader, creating over at https://www.twelveoeight.blogspot.com/ – Tanya :)

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MichelleC
12 years ago

Love the colors and that chandelier is awesome. Makes me want to go get a bench and spruce up my patio! Enjoy your time relaxing out there.

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Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft
12 years ago

Stopping by to let you know that I featured this post for this week’s Tickled Pink! :) Stop by my blog to get a button, if you want!

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