Spruce up your patio for the holidays with these tips and ideas!
The outdoor patio might not be the first spot you think of when hanging out in the winter, but with the right design, the patio can still be a wonderful place to relax and entertain even when it is cold. An outdoor patio is especially helpful when you have a lot of guests or want to roast some chestnuts on an open fire. These patio Christmas decorating ideas will help make it festive for the season.
Begin with a Cozy Patio
The first step is to evaluate your patio’s condition. Is it full of fall leaves? Is it covered in dirt and sand? Does it need some repairs? It’s a good idea to consider a new patio project if your patio is old, worn, and damaged. You can know a new patio is a good idea if weeds are growing through it, it’s uneven, and it has cracked pieces. Repairs are possible, but at some point, a new patio installation is the first step to creating a wonderful outdoor living area.
Begin with a Clean Patio
If your current patio is in great condition but is dirty from a year of use, then the best place to start is to clean it. Sweep away leaves and dirt, and wash the patio with a pressure washer. Alternatively, you can wash it by scrubbing it with a long-handled brush and a bucket of warm, soapy water. If mold and mildew are present, you can use a commercial product to remove it. When the patio is dry, use the appropriate sealer on it once every few years.
Decorate with Evergreens
Any patio will look festive for the Christmas season with the help of evergreens, whether real or fake. There are countless ways you can use evergreens to spruce up your patio. Here are just a smattering of ideas:
- Create a swag, wreath, or centerpiece with excess branches from a real Christmas tree.
- Hang a wreath on your back door.
- Buy a small Christmas tree and set it up on your patio.
- Hang garlands on an outdoor shade structure, like a pergola.
- Add evergreen decorations that come with lights.
Keep It Simple
There is no need to go overboard with patio Christmas decorating. When it’s simple, it’s tasteful. Other ideas include:
- Adding Christmas cushions to patio furniture
- Decorating with outdoor-friendly bows, ornaments, and statues
- Adding lanterns
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