Matt and I spent the weekend in Washington, which made me really appreciate California weather. I find it funny that the locals were saying that the sun was out, yet, the cloud cover had just gone from dark gray to light gray and no sky was visible.

Lately, I’ve been itching to decorate our patio. Right now, there’s an empty pot that is shaped like a wine barrel and our grill that we haven’t put back into our storage — not very glamorous. In putting together this mood board, I just started picking out what appealed to me and see if it went together. That’s what I call eclectic!

Eclectic Patio

Mixing fun pieces to create a stylish little patio.

Outdoor Chairs by Wisteria
Garden Decor by Horchow

I started out with the chairs — very close to my signature color — and then totally fell for the modern metal table. Add in a Pottery Barn wicker bar table, potted plants at varying heights, some punchy accessories and you’ve got yourself a look!

The above pieces are great, but the stand-outs cost a pretty penny. So I put together this patio on a budget that still has elements we’re wanting.

Eclectic Patio on a Budget

Don’t break the bank when putting some panache in your patio.

Lamp Shades by Pottery Barn
Throws by Ikea

This whole look will set you back just under $300. And chances are, you may already have a throw and fun tumblers hanging around. Even spraypainting a coffee can or two will get the same look of the planters.

I still haven’t decided how to spruce up our outdoor area, but I’ll be enjoying the sunshine until then. Do you have an outdoor space at your place? I’m curious to know how you’ve furnished it. Share in the comments!