Patio Perfection: Expert Tips for Styling Outdoor Spaces of Any Size Part 2

Welcome back to Seated with Furniture Row! In this episode, our design experts Barb and Jessa return to the great outdoors for a lively conversation about backyard etiquette, affordable outdoor hacks, and the best ways to add personality to your patio or yard. Whether you’re dreaming of a summer sanctuary or just want to be a good neighbor, this episode is packed with real-life tips, clever DIYs, and inspiring stories from staging the iconic St. Jude Dream Homes.

 

What You’ll Learn

 

Backyard Etiquette & What to Avoid

• How to keep the peace with neighbors: tips on managing noise from lawn mowers, power tools, and music.
• Why being mindful of your surroundings can boost your own happiness—and your neighborhood’s!
• The debate over plastic in the yard: pros, cons, and stylish alternatives to single-use plastics and astroturf.

 

Money-Saving Outdoor Hacks

• Easy DIY projects: turn terracotta pots into bird baths, wrap rope around plastic planters for a high-end look, and upcycle thrifted glassware for outdoor entertaining.
• Crafting on a budget: how to reuse, repaint, and repurpose for maximum impact without breaking the bank.
• Fun, affordable games like cornhole to bring people together and add excitement to your space.

 

Design Inspiration from St. Jude Dream Homes

• Behind-the-scenes stories: how Barb and the Furniture Row team stage show-stopping outdoor spaces for the annual St. Jude Dream Home events.
• Tips on choosing versatile furniture, using vertical space, and incorporating unexpected finds.

1. Arc thrift stores

https://arcthrift.com/stores#find-store

1. Colorado Cornhole Connection

https://www.coloradocornholeconnection.com/?page=2

1. Chairs that Barb and Jessa are Sitting in: Flowood Outdoor Chairs

https://www.furniturerow.com/pd/Flowood-Patio-Sofa/f3f15b28-8cae-476e-84ac-bd9f8316ee3a?s=flowood

 

1. Grandpa's Weeder tool at ACE Hardware

1. Black Beauty Grass Seed

 

AI Prompt For Outdoor Decorating

AI Prompt Jessa Used: Give me a creative porch design including planters and patio furniture with a Rhode Island aesthetic. 

 

Your fill in the blank AI design:  "Give me a creative _______ design including _______ and ________ with a __________ aesthetic"

1. Press enter for list of directions 
2. Select “tools” and then “Create an Image”