One Room Challenge: Our Back Patio, Week Two

Time for a Week Two update! And if you're new to Opulent Cottage, welcome! 

On Week One, we chose a simple project, giving our back patio a refresh. This patio has been through several transformations throughout the years, and like our first One Room Challenge, the Kitchen Nook turned Empty Nesters' Lounge, it's time to update the space to suit our current needs. {You can see our 2010  family-friendly vintage set up here, and after our vintage sofa fell apart, our 2012 romantic seating for two version here.}

Thankfully, I have finally pinned down {most} of the details for our patio redo! It's a good thing I got one thing done :) I think I mentioned something last week about weather . . . . if you live anywhere near Texas, I'm sure you heard about the crazy, as in record-setting, severe weather we have been having. We were lucky that we weren't hit by the grapefruit-sized hail that happened just east of us, but the rain certainly has kept us from moving forward. More of the same is expected this weekend, so maybe I can at least get a few sewing days in! I hope to get a start sanding and staining the furniture Thursday and Friday, if the rain holds off. 

Anyway, back to the design plan:

 

Happy, colorful and comfy -- everything I wanted for our patio! Again, we are reusing most of the items we already have. The loveseat, chair, and bench all just need a fresh coat of stain and some cushions. We will likely make a coffee table, unless we get really lucky and find one that's the perfect size for this diminutive space. For several years now, we have wanted an umbrella to help shield the patio from the evening summer sun. I may have found the perfect one, it's on order, and I'm hoping we love it when it comes in. I chose a gorgeous floral for the bright outdoor pillows, and the World Market Rio Mat is in the house! I'm already excited about how this is coming together. 

You can see the 20 featured designers' Week Two posts on the Calling It Home blog here, and see the over 240 linking participants here!! So much eye candy!

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xo, Andrea

 

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Comments

[Jemma]

Thank you for joining us in TOHOT.
I am so glad that you have not had any hail damage either. Our crazy Texas weather!
I have been holding my breath as I did not want my garden pounded to the ground.
Jemma

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

I just LOVE the direction you are going in Andrea.

Question: I sent an evite to our next bloggers event at Carol Landers house for a cooking class. Did you receive it?

[Tiffany]

Your moodboard is fantastic. Love your picks!

[Stacey]

I know this will be amazing. Can't wait to see more. Happy TOHOT friend. :)

[Laura]

You have a plan and it is a great one!
I have never done an inspiration board, but you have inspired me.
Thank you for sharing this at TOHOT.
We are so glad you are here.

Laura
WSP

[Leslie]

Loving this inspiration! That rug is gorgeous, and I agree that an umbrella or canopy can make all the difference when sitting in an outdoor space. Hopefully the weather will hold out for you so you can get some work done this weekend!

[marcie]

I would definitely want to hang out on that patio. What a great plan!!