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Outdoor Decoration Ideas

Outdoor Decoration Ideas

Hello and welcome to the Garden Outline photo gallery of outdoor decoration ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
 
What are the benefits of outdoor decorating?

  • Creates an extension of your living space – a well-decorated outdoor area can provide a comfortable and beautiful spot to entertain guests al fresco
  • Gives opportunity to spend time outside the house – your active kids can enjoy more outdoor play in your thoughtfully decorated outdoor space
  • Can take advantage of nature – you can highlight your home’s natural landscaping or scenic views

 
What are the main options for outdoor decorations?

  • Focal Point/Highlights: flower beds, stationary wheelbarrow, swing, water feature (rain shower, water fountains, low deck), cast stone wishing well
  • Furniture: canopy daybed, chairs (metal, rattan, bamboo, bubble, wingback), settee, chaise lounge, bar stools, wicker coffee table, ladder shelf
  • Plants: petunias, daisies, marigolds, flowering vines, multicolored shrubs, spider plants
  • Planters: cast stone pedestal, terracotta, ceramic, baskets (metal, hanging moss and coco fiber), wooden box on windowsill, repurposed birdbath
  • Accents: birdhouse, stone pagoda lantern, antique terracotta oil jars, hanging candle holders, relief carving decors, sculptures (stone, marble, wire), Buddha statuette, stone spheres, Americana star, American flag

 
What follows are beautiful photos of outdoor spaces along with decor ideas we thought may be of interest to you. For some more inspiration, try Covered Patio Ideas, Backyard Patio Designs and Ideas, Front Porch Ideas and Garden Path Ideas. Enjoy and happy outdoor decorating!
 

1. Stationary Wheelbarrow

wheelbarrow backyard planter and hanging moss and coco fiber basket planters with wooden box planter on windowsill with pink and purple petunias and wall-mounted antique bronze doorbell with small wooden birdhousePoints of Interest ● wheelbarrow backyard planter ● hanging moss and coco fiber basket planters ● wooden box planter on windowsill with pink and purple petunias ● wall-mounted antique bronze doorbell ● small wooden birdhouse

2. Canopy Daybed

outdoor canopy daybed with twine tie backs and wicker coffee table with antique wooden tray and galvanized metal lantern and 2 antique terracotta oil jars with pea gravel outdoor flooringPoints of Interest ● outdoor canopy daybed with twine tie backs ● wicker coffee table with antique wooden tray and galvanized metal lantern ● 2 antique terracotta oil jars ● pea gravel outdoor flooring

3. Pedestal Planters

mint green metal garden chairs with matching table and 2 cast stone pedestal planters with circular garden bed with mixed plants and off-white rope top garden edging and brown pea gravel garden pathPoints of Interest ● mint green metal garden chairs with matching table ● 2 cast stone pedestal planters ● circular garden bed with mixed plants ● off-white rope top garden edging ● brown pea gravel garden path

4. Moorish Arch

wood shingle lap siding garden shed with Moorish archway and cushioned wicker settee and 2 bamboo chairs with 2 vintage terracotta crown chimney pot garden decors and dried palm leaf on white beadboard wallPoints of Interest ● wood shingle lap siding garden shed with Moorish archway ● cushioned wicker settee and 2 bamboo chairs ● 2 vintage terracotta crown chimney pot garden decors ● dried palm leaf on white beadboard wall

5. Vines on Swing

white swing with black rope and flowering vines with weathered concrete retaining wall and granite paving stone outdoor flooringPoints of Interest ● white swing with black rope and flowering vines ● weathered concrete retaining wall ● granite paving stone outdoor flooring

6. Ladder Shelf

white lipped ladder shelf with wooden planters and 2 white metal cage lanterns and rattan outdoor chairs with gray cushions and hexagonal raised garden pondPoints of Interest ● white lipped ladder shelf with wooden planters ● 2 white metal cage lanterns ● rattan outdoor chairs with gray cushions ● hexagonal raised garden pond

7. Illuminated Water Feature

hypertufa trough fountain with underwater lights and wall-mounted wrought iron faucets behind diamond trellis with striped yellow ochre and white privacy curtain and brick pathway with soldier course borderPoints of Interest ● hypertufa trough fountain with underwater lights ● wall-mounted wrought iron faucets behind diamond trellis ● striped yellow ochre and white privacy curtain ● brick pathway with soldier course border

8. Window Box Planter

framed wood trellis in diamond pattern and 3-panel casement window with wooden box planter and hanging galvanized zinc basket planter with wood slat raised flower bed and rough stucco wallPoints of Interest ● framed wood trellis in diamond pattern ● 3-panel casement window with wooden box planter ● hanging galvanized zinc basket planter ● wood slat raised flower bed ● rough stucco wall

9. Contemporary Water Feature

contemporary rain shower water feature with copper frame and polished black river rock pebbles with black and white marble garden sculptures and Brazilian walnut planked flooringPoints of Interest ● contemporary rain shower water feature with copper frame ● polished black river rock pebbles ● black and white marble garden sculptures ● Brazilian walnut planked flooring

10. Curves & Lines

2 hanging bubble chairs with red wall with semi-circular archway and triangular plunge pool with mosaic tiled floor and soapstone tiled flooring in pool areaPoints of Interest ● 2 hanging bubble chairs ● red wall with semi-circular archway ● triangular plunge pool with mosaic tiled floor ● soapstone tiled flooring in pool area

11. Life-Size Chess Set

2 large woven bamboo chairs with white cushions and life-size chess set with caramel brown and dark espresso stained wood pieces with curved blue back painted glass bar counter base and white modern bar stoolsPoints of Interest ● 2 large woven bamboo chairs with white cushions ● life-size chess set with caramel brown and dark espresso stained wood pieces ● curved blue back painted glass bar counter base ● white modern bar stools

12. Broom Display

4 hanging brooms with pine green chairs with slatted wood seats and decorative Americana star on wall with semi-gloss square wooden table and planked log cabin style exterior wallPoints of Interest ● 4 hanging brooms ● pine green chairs with slatted wood seats ● decorative Americana star on wall ● semi-gloss square wooden table ● planked log cabin style exterior wall

13. Zen Garden

curved wrought iron balcony railing with brown wood planked bench with clipped corners and low deck raised water feature with 2 planters and river rock pebble flooring around carved wood planked stepsPoints of Interest ● curved wrought iron balcony railing ● brown wood planked bench with clipped corners ● low deck raised water feature with 2 planters ● river rock pebble flooring around carved wood planked steps

14. Ampitheater Garden

brick ampitheater with grass flooring with children on ladder bronze sculpture with spotlight an curved brick walls with wrought iron picket fences and raised brick flower bedPoints of Interest ● brick ampitheater with grass flooring ● children on ladder bronze sculpture with spotlight ● curved brick walls with wrought iron picket fences ● raised brick flower bed

15. Golds & Fuschia

2 wicker wingback chairs and 3 polished gold lanterns and arched wall behind stone sculpture with fuschia rose tablecloth covered dining table and hanging gold candle holders with whitewashed basketweave brick floorPoints of Interest ● 2 wicker wingback chairs ● 3 polished gold lanterns ● arched wall behind stone sculpture ● fuschia rose tablecloth covered dining table ● hanging gold candle holders ● whitewashed basketweave brick floor

16. Reclaimed Wooden Swing

reclaimed driftwood swing set with heart-shaped stone leaning on natural stone side table with black glazed ceramic planter and wooden tray and blue glazed ceramic planter on boulderPoints of Interest ● reclaimed driftwood swing set ● heart-shaped stone leaning on natural stone side table with black glazed ceramic planter and wooden tray ● blue glazed ceramic planter on boulder

17. Lattice Pergola Panels

ivory wooden pergola with lattice privacy panels with pale orange chaise lounge with mixed throw pillows and round water fountain with reeded concrete and multicolored pebble bordersPoints of Interest ● ivory wooden pergola with lattice privacy panels ● pale orange chaise lounge with mixed throw pillows ● round water fountain with reeded concrete and multicolored pebble borders

18. Stone Pagoda

stone pagoda lantern with natural pond with Ki-goi and Sanke koi fish with Japanese maple trees and decorative stones on grass and pond edgingPoints of Interest ● stone pagoda lantern ● natural pond with Ki-goi and Sanke koi fish ● Japanese maple trees ● decorative stones on grass and pond edging

19. Stone Spheres

black beach pebble flooring with beige marble pavers and 2 rows of spider plants with 5 decorative stone garden spheres and built-in wide beige marble bench with ground-mounted solar garden lightsPoints of Interest ● black beach pebble flooring with beige marble pavers ● 2 rows of spider plants ● 5 decorative stone garden spheres ● built-in wide beige marble bench ● ground-mounted solar garden lights

20. Birdbath Planter

reeded stone birdbath planter and marigolds surrounding the birdbath with blue bush (i.e. acacia conveyi) behind the wintercreeper euonymus edgePoints of Interest ● reeded stone birdbath planter ● marigolds surrounding the birdbath ● blue bush (i.e. acacia conveyi) behind the wintercreeper euonymus edge

21. Checkered Lawn

grass and concrete checkered lawn with plum colored inverted cone shaped water feature with round base and Miss Violet Butterfly bushes complementing the water feature and brown slatted wood fencePoints of Interest ● grass and concrete checkered lawn ● plum colored inverted cone shaped water feature with round base ● Miss Violet Butterfly bushes complementing the water feature ● brown slatted wood fence

22. Tiered Water Feature

acorn topped 3-tiered stone cast water fountain and arched wooden trellis over low lattice gate with ornamental Maiden Grass ‘Morning Light’ and irregular flagstone paversPoints of Interest ● acorn topped 3-tiered stone cast water fountain ● arched wooden trellis over low lattice gate ● ornamental Maiden Grass ‘Morning Light’ ● irregular flagstone pavers

23. Relief Carving

3 tall wood relief carving decors with raised flower beds with beadboard siding and white daisies complementing the white flowers on raised ground and raised beds with concrete tile flooringPoints of Interest ● 3 tall wood relief carving decors ● raised flower beds with beadboard siding ● white daisies complementing the white flowers on raised ground and raised beds ● concrete tile flooring

24. Arbor & Swing

white arbor and garden swing with heart-shaped wrought iron planter stand and colonial style homes with American flags on porchPoints of Interest ● white arbor and garden swing ● heart-shaped wrought iron planter stand ● colonial style homes with American flags on porch

25. Wire Sculptures

decorative copper wire garden sculptures with small ball string lights and low stone walls with swimming pool with pool deck framed by artificial grassPoints of Interest ● decorative copper wire garden sculptures with small ball string lights ● low stone walls ● swimming pool with pool deck framed by artificial grass

26. Sea View Garden

cast stone mini wishing well with hanging vintage zinc bucket and copper wrought iron overthrow with octagonal concrete wishing well base with blue and pink cranesbill in rectangular terracotta resin plantersPoints of Interest ● cast stone mini wishing well with hanging vintage zinc bucket and copper wrought iron overthrow ● octagonal concrete wishing well base ● blue and pink cranesbill in rectangular terracotta resin planters

27. Buddha Statuette

stacked natural stone retaining wall with hay mulch and stone sitting Buddha statuette with curved pebbled stairs with brick risers and multicolored impatiens on raised bed with spotlightPoints of Interest ● stacked natural stone retaining wall with hay mulch ● stone sitting Buddha statuette ● curved pebbled stairs with brick risers ● multicolored impatiens on raised bed with spotlight

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