#SummerofEntertaining -Transforming my Patio with Pier 1 Imports

This post is sponsored by Pier 1 Imports and the content and opinions are strictly my own.

How I transformed my dark front patio with Pier 1 Imports

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I have one of those outdoor patio areas that you close your eyes as you walk into it because it has always been dark and gloomy. The circa 1987 brick home that we love has had its share of remodeling projects, but the front porch was always been way down the list in priorities!

I was excited to pair with Pier 1 Imports and show you their outdoor patio furniture and decor that can bring any patio out of the ’80s and into modern day. I chose a “garden theme” for my front patio. With plenty of fresh green, yellow, and browns to bring nature and a sense of organic living to my front entryway.

This is how my dark patio looked before–not very welcoming, right?

I wanted a way to bring the fresh greenery from the landscaping to the patio

Choosing my garden themed decor at Pier 1 Imports

For any of you that have ever walked into a Pier 1 Imports, you know that the experience is like walking into your favorite home decor magazine. You literally wish you had 10 patios to makeover just to try out all of the different decorative themes!

My garden theme helped me keep my focus in the store, ha! Florals, nature, rustic textures and weathered patinas that looked like they’ve been garden decor for years… that was my vision. I picked up a catalog and was surprised that I could order anything online and it could be delivered to my door… yep, that was a winner!

It’s time to put my items all together on my patio

I started off with the seating first and fell in love with these Casbah Chairs in Mocha and paired them with Angelique Seat Cushions and a Cassius Accent Pillow for its playful patterns. The synthetic rattan material makes them weather resistant, and they can be stacked and tucked out of the way for entertaining when needed.

I then chose the Antiqued White Pedestal and Hammered Flower Table for guests to put their drinks and plates on. The Oval Plant Stand was great to add height to my patio setting and the bottom shelf can double as an area for guests to put their refreshments.

Pier1 Imports_After Patio.Seating

I found two items that instead of using them for their traditional use, I decided to use them in non-traditional ways: A large Nailhead Lantern and Oversized Outdoor Tray I filled with fresh greenery and lemons to bring color and natural textures to my patio area. I finished the area off by hanging black & brown wind chimes for a Zen appeal to my outdoor space.

Filling this lantern with fresh greenery and lemons adds a pop of color

Pulling all of the elements together

To soften up the concrete on my porch, I used potted green plants and hanging air vases to make the patio feel like it was teleported from a rainforest. Then I created a seating area that was conversational and inviting.

The finished “After” garden patio feels like an oasis in front of my home!

The garden theme was a natural tie-in with my outdoor patio and the Pier 1 Imports decor and furnishings made the area come alive! I can’t wait until next week when I show you creative ideas to throw a garden brunch in this space.

Check back next week, and thanks Pier 1 Imports for breathing life back into my patio.

Find what speaks to you at Pier 1 Imports. See their Outdoor Living collection in stores or at pier1.com/outdoorliving .

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