With the warm weather finally starting to stick around, it's time to start getting your backyard patio space prepped for when guests come over, and these DIY outdoor decor ideas are perfect for those looking to spruce up their yard with as little cost as possible.
Having a nicely decorated outdoor space serves to make it feel welcoming and visually appealing, and while you could easily buy planters and pieces of furniture from your local store, it would most certainly end up costing you a fortune. These DIY activities will help spruce up your outdoor space with both useful and appealing items with just a few simple techniques and tutorials.
From festively decorated pinatas to DIY bird feeders and planters, these outdoor decor ideas will definitely add a unique and personal touch to your backyard.
17 DIY Outdoor Decor Ideas
From DIY Lemon Bird Feeders to Upcycled Concrete Planters:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 5, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Tree Seats
The T3 Tree Chair by ZO-Loft Provides an Impromptu Outdoor Furniture Piece
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Upcycled Concrete Planters
This DIY Activity Turns Big Blocks into Chic Outdoor Decor
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Plastic Bottle Vertical Gardens
The Lar Doce Lar Project Gives Brazilian Home Dramatic Makeover
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Ice Cooler Tables
This Rustic Table From Builders Showcase Has Steel Trough
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Upcycled Bathtub Seating
The Throne Outdoor Chair Doesn't Come with a Shower Head
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DIY Monoblanc Upholstery
The Monocover by Tom de Vrieze Personalizes Plastic Chairs
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Upcycled Car Scrap Benches
The Tailgate Bench Utilizes Iconic Automobile Parts
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DIY Lemon Bird Feeders
Turn an Ordinary Lemon into a Creative Avian Eating Station with This Guide
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8-Bit Gamer Seating
Create Your Own Pixellated Minecraft Design Lawn Chair
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DIY Wheelbarrow Benches
Mobile Outdoor Seating on a Wheel
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DIY Relaxing Sanctuaries
The Aaron Westgate Meditation Temple from Salvaged Materials
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Vibrantly Customized Plant Markers
This DIY Activity Allows You to Differentiate Between Plants
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DIY Portable Picnics
The ‘Green Space Travel Case' Brings the Great Outdoors Inside
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Cupcake Pinatas
This Party Favor is Clever Take on the Birthday Party Favorite
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DIY Heroic Lawn Dwarves
Create Superhero Garden Gnomes to Protect Crops from Pesky Animals
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DIY Outdoor Holiday Decor
The Christmas Tree Lantern Can Be Used Year-Round
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Festively Monogramed Pinatas
These Vibrant DIY Party Accessories are Easy-to-Make
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