April showers bring May flowers. As the world begins to bloom, the weather becomes more inviting for outdoor entertaining and luxuriating. There’s no better way to spend a warm spring evening than enjoying the season on your very own patio. However, maybe after the harsh cold of winter, your patio is looking a little worse for the wear. Luckily these patio design ideas will inspire you to transform your outdoor space for spring and beyond.

Patio Design

Need to get back to basics with your outdoor patio design? Try some of these fun DIY projects to update your outdoor space:

• Painted Patio Tiles
• Patterned Patio Floor
• Fire Pit Patio
• Pergola (don’t miss these tips for building a pergola)
• Slide On Wire Hung Canopy
• Cobblestone Patio

Landscaping Ideas

Once you are satisfied with the foundation of your patio design, it’s time to consider your landscaping options. A beautifully manicured landscape is so cozy and perfectly accents your patio. Look through some of these projects to get ideas for how to landscape in and around your patio.

• Side Yard Makeover
• Terraced Herb Garden
• Contemporary Garden Water Feature
• Insect-Repelling Garden Plants
• Cinder Block Gardens
• Log Herb Garden

Lighting Options

Sometimes your evening on the patio goes for longer than you expect. Make sure there is plenty of light to keep the party going (as long as your neighbors don’t mind a little noise). These fun and simple DIY tutorial add so much character to your patio design.

• Outdoor Candle Stakes
• Cedar Cube Landscape Lights
• Recycled Wine Bottle Torch
• Tin Can Lanterns

DIY Furniture

As your patio design comes together, start thinking about how you are going to furnish your outdoor space. Of course you can buy some outstanding pieces to incorporate into your outdoor patio design but these projects will save you tons and let you stretch your creative muscles.

• Cinder Block Bench
• Rope Ottomans
• Painted Pattern Patio Umbrella
• Adirondack Chairs
• Tree Bench
• Toadstools
• Fold Out Fence Table
• Pallet Daybed
• Farmhouse Table
• Garden Chairs
• Outdoor Bar
• Patio Privacy Screen
• Rag Rug Pillows
• Hanging Lounge Chair
• Outdoor Rug
• Rolling Stump Side Table

Outdoor Fun

You’ve broken out the barbecue and mixed up some delicious summer cocktails. Hosting get-togethers on your gorgeous patio should also include some fun outdoor games, which you can make yourself. Entertain guests with these projects:

• Tetherball Set
• Tic-Tac-Toe
• Outdoor Jenga, Dominoes, and Yahtzee
• Bean Bag Toss

Remember, your outdoor patio design is an ongoing project. Maybe by the time the 4th of July rolls around, you’ll want to change things up, which is why inexpensive DIY options are the best way to save time and get exactly what you want. If all of this outdoor updating has you looking indoors, imagine one of your rooms with a sliding modern door. Right now is the perfect time to invest in a modern barn door because through Thursday, May 25 save 25% on all doors and receive free shipping with promo code MAYFLOWER. Shop our catalog to find the perfect modern barn doors for your home.