Tips for Decorating Your Outdoor Space

Looking to spruce up your outdoor space this spring? Well you’re in luck, because Big Lots has patio sets, outdoor lighting, gazebos, planters, and anything else you need to bring your backyard decorating ideas to life. Whether you use your outdoor space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining, we have some tips on how you can create a great look that fits your style.

Here are a few ideas to help you turn your porch, deck, or patio into a fun backyard oasis for your friends, your family, and yourself.

1. Set the Tone with Lighting

Your outdoor fun shouldn’t stop with the sunset! Brighten up your backyard with twinkling trees or a glistening garden—wherever you’d love some illumination, Big Lots has lighting to get your backyard glowing & keep the good times going (even after dark!). Add our trend-right lanterns, LED candles, string lights & beyond to create a cozy outdoor ambience.

2.Refine Your Space with Rugs

If there’s one home décor tip to take outdoors, it’s this: Rugs tie it all together. Create a defined seating or dining space with rugs that add a splash of color & some stylish intrigue. Plus, you’ll get the underappreciated bonus of a barefoot-friendly space to soak up the sun! Whether you’re looking for rectangular or round, simple or sophisticated—you’ll find the outdoor rug for you at Big Lots.

3. Get Comfy with Pillows

Outdoor comfort, thy is name is pillows! Sorry to be dramatic, but we can’t overstate how much they amp up a patio’s comfy factor. Durable, weather-resistant, & easy to clean, our collection of pillows & cushions is the perfect complement to a sunny, midday nap or a backyard hangout session. Not to mention, they offer up pop of color to rival the flowers. Whatever shape, size, or style you need, Big Lots has the plush picks you’re after.

4. Stay Shady Under a Gazebo or Umbrella

We’re all about soaking up the sunshine, but as the saying goes: life’s made in the shade! Save the squinting for fine print—dine under a patio umbrella from Big Lots that offers a break from bright, sunny days & adds a touch of bistro-inspired refinement to your dining set.

If you’re craving a shady oasis with a pinch of extra privacy, go for a gazebo! Semi- enclosed & fully stylish, you’ll create a private space that keeps you safe against spring rains & autumn winds.

5. Highlight Your Green Thumb

When it comes to your outdoor escape, there’s no such thing as too much nature. Show off your green thumb with trendy planters that create a serene, green vibe on your patio. Big Lots has plenty of sizes and styles—think textured ceramic to galvanized metal—so you can grow your garden just the way you like it. Don’t wanna worry about watering? Choose our LED bush topiary instead!

6. Give Your Garden a Lift

The key to outdoor decorating? Dimension! Add some eye-catching intrigue to your outdoor space with garden tables that give a little lift to plants, décor or lanterns. Or, add them poolside as a simple, stylish place to set down your drink or phone! Big Lots has a range of sizes & styles to perfectly complement your patio’s aesthetic.

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