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Happy Home: Colorful Terrace & Patio Ideas

July 2, 2015 by Joanna

Having an outdoor space provides peace and tranquility at home, especially if you have a very busy house. A patio is another space you can decorate and personalise, making it an attractive addition to your home. You might want to start off with a patio as Cool as Patios & Decks, creating the perfect foundation for you to start decorating. When decorating outdoor living spaces, your first instinct might be to leave the color to Mother Nature. But, we suggest doing just the opposite-create a cacophony of color with vivid accents that will compliment all the surrounding natural hues. We think investing in some teak garden furniture to fit in with the overall colorful theme you choose is a great idea. To inspire you, we’ve curated a myriad of beautiful outdoor terraces, balconies, verandas and patios that celebrate color in all its glory.

colorful patio ideas 1Boho Hues-Want a symphony of explosive color for your outdoor living space? Consider going with a Boho style such as the patio above, for a colorfully eclectic look you’ll love. In addition to plentiful use of hues, this charming outdoor space melds lively patterns, materials such as wrought iron and marble, and inviting textures.

colorful patio ideas 2Classic Contrast-A city terrace gets its bold, elegant look from a classic duo-black and white. Add a few pops of pretty pink, and you’ve got an outdoor space perfect for cocktails with friends or enjoying a cup of tea and good book solo.

colorful patio ideas 3Big Color, Tiny Space-Don’t be afraid to use vivid color, and lots of it, if you have a tiny to small balcony or terrace. The welcoming deck above proves the point, with its happy mix of bright pink and yellow. If you’ve liked the idea of having an outdoor decking area that you could fill with vibrant colors and create a cozy little outdoor space for you and your family, perhaps start your decking area as a DIY project. This way, if you were to look somewhere like here for all of your construction supplies, you’ll be able to design and build the decking area to your own specifications.

colorful patio ideas 10Contemporary + Color-Even in natural settings, contemporary color combinations such as grey, black and pops of vivid color such as red, pink or orange work beautifully. The terrace shown here is an excellent example of just such a happy hued space.

colorful patio ideas 5Soft and Feminine-We’re loving this lovely look of curvy white wrought iron furniture accented with an engaging floral fabric of pink and green. The effusive greenery adds to the relaxing setting.

colorful patio ideas 6Embrace the Exotic-This outdoor lounge space is filled with fabric and colors to transport you to faraway places filled with color, pattern and lush beauty. A cocktail table is covered with an intriguing suzani woven fabric. Its hues of pink, orange and red are pulled to the low slung lounge’s plump cushions.

colorful patio ideas 7Cheers to Yellow-One of the happiest colors to fill your indoor and outdoor spaces with is cheery yellow. This beauty of a balcony is filled with this eternally sunshiny hue from lounge cushions to flora to table coverings.

colorful patio ideas 8Timeless Black Iron + Color-Wrought iron patio furniture in black is a classic choice for any style outdoor space. It offers a universal foundation that works well with any color or color combinations. Here a black iron bistro table sets the stage for the festive-hued table covering and rugs.

colorful patio ideas 9Color Fiesta-This patio embraces color in a big way…there’s no hue in the spectrum not represented.

colorful patio ideas 12Mix It Up-Color + pattern in outdoor spaces creates drama and fun in unexpected ways. This veranda features a charming canvas of brick, tile and iron accented by a plethora of colorful, patterned pillows.

Image Credit: Huffpost.com; Bubos.co; DistroHome.com; HomeInn.net; DigsDigs.com; Pinterest.com; homedit.com; Mohodir.blog; Lushome.com; Memorabledecor.com.

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