Blooms & Greenery
Pots & Planters
Patio Furniture & Rugs
Fire Pit with Colorful Glass
Stones & Tile
Lawn Ornaments & Decor

During the winter, it’s hard to keep everything looking fresh and vibrant, especially in your outdoor spaces. Use this guide on colorful patio ideas for subtle or bold ways to integrate color for an inviting outdoor environment for all seasons.

Blooms and Greenery

Flower Garden: Keep color in your outdoor space all year long by strategically spacing perennials and annuals. For low maintenance options that offer color year round, perennials like pansies, black eyed susans, and mums provide a splash of green even when not in bloom. If you want to keep your backyard extra vibrant in the warmer months, opt for vivid annuals such as marigolds, zinnias, or hydrangea bushes to occupy large spaces.
Vegetable Bed: If you want to really maximize your space, you can add some color by planting a vegetable bed. Opt for underground options like carrots or potatoes to stack in plant stands. You could also source some color from the veggies with eye-catching produce like peppers, tomatoes, or eggplants. Don’t forget to include a garden fence to deter any pests or backyard critters.

Pots and Planters

In addition to sourcing color from plants themselves, you can also mix and match with bright pots and planters. For bigger blooms, go for light materials like plastic or aluminum that won’t get too heavy to move after being filled with dirt. Other materials such as ceramic, glass, even concrete come in gorgeous options like red or blue for a colorful patio space no matter what time of year.

Patio Furniture and Rugs

For the entertainers, stun guests with eccentric colors on your outdoor furniture. Incorporate fun patterns like florals or funky graphics onto your patio cushions and pillows. Anchor the space with a bold color like red on an area rug. Don’t forget an umbrella to keep colors from fading!

Fire Pit with Colorful Glass

Don’t overlook opportunities for color in even the smallest details. If your outdoor area features a fire pit, (depending on the fuel type) you can add a pop of color with the help of some eye-catching fire glass. This tempered glass comes in several brilliant colors such as cobalt, burgundy, orange, green, and even a reflective black that glitters and dances under the flames.

Stones and Tile

Colorful Pavers: Regardless of whether your backyard is covered in grass, sand, or stones, pavers are an artful way to bring color to the space. Install paver stones for a convenient pathway or for a modified patio space, and play with their design for a fun and colorful landscaping element.
Mosaics: Embellish accent walls, table tops, or plain stone pavers with mosaic tiles for a colorful and textured design. The glass will reflect the outdoor sunlight for a sparkling pop of color where you least expect it.

Lawn Ornaments and Decor

Highlight your personality in your outdoor space with colorful decor. From small additions such as wind chimes, garden stakes, or pinwheels to large focal points like fountains, fire pits, or accent walls, there are many great opportunities to make a statement. Lawn ornaments come in a variety of materials like metal, glass, ceramic, and stone that are durable and weather-resistant. Even at night, you can keep your space lit up with the hue of string lights or even glow in the dark garden gravel.