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Oct 29, 2023

These Backyard Decor Ideas Will Make Your Outdoor Space Look Cute and Cheerful

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It's only natural that we spend a good chunk of time decorating our indoor spaces, feathering our nests and making each room look its very best. While we’re definitely all for that, don't forget to show your backyard some love, too! From summer cookouts with friends to outdoor games on sunny days, it's nice to look around and see surroundings that will always make you smile. One way to gussy up your landscaping is with these pretty backyard decor ideas. For instance, you can start by presenting your plants and flowers in fresh and inventive ways. Try a vertical garden to beautify a wall or fence. Or add decorated planters that you can craft yourself!

Your garden beds could use a bit of decor inspiration, too, from colorful stakes to a pretty gazing ball. And then there are all those opportunities to bring some extra whimsy to your backyard whether it's with Ree Drummond's outdoor collection at Walmart or DIY crafts. Think: a vintage chair turned into a planter or an adorable little toad house. At night, don't forget to harness the magic of twinkle lights, turning your backyard into a fairyland. No matter which style you choose, these 30 projects are sure to transform your backyard in the blink of an eye.

Adorably holding tiny planters with wood planks as a backdrop, this vertical plant stand is a stylish way to add decor to your backyard.

Get the tutorial at Angela Marie Made.

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Stepping stones can bring a bit of fancifulness to any backyard, especially when they’re decorated with colorful glass pieces.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

This looks like a craft Ree would enjoy making, between the turquoise hue and the new use for a tire. Hang the tire in a tree and plant flowers in it for some real charm.

Get the tutorial at First Day of Home.

While you could purchase a gazing ball, we like the DIY version since you can choose the colors yourself and even give them away as gifts.

Get the tutorial at Hearth & Vine.

For a little twist on a wind chime, try an outdoor mobile instead. This one is made up of copper tubing to give it a unique, metallic look.

Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.

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That's right—a set of lockers can double as an inventive planter! This will add a dose of personality to your outdoor space, and it will certainly stand out in those vibrant hues.

Get the tutorial at Within the Grove.

Spruce up the space under a tree by making a border garden. Simply purchase some decorative blocks that can act as the border, freshen them up with a coat of paint, and plant some beautiful blooms.

Get the tutorial at Love & Renovations.

A trellis is definitely a functional piece, but we also think it's decorative, too! Particularly in the case of this trellis, with its clean, modern lines that look a lot like a piece of art.

Get the tutorial at Francois et Moi.

For another take on stepping stones, try embossing them, adding a sweet floral pattern that also looks a bit retro.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

To create dots of dreamlike light all around your backyard, hang these jute string lanterns in the trees and place some flameless candles inside.

Get the tutorial at Love Create Celebrate.

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How magical is this solar light? Looking just like a drop of water, we think that fairies will start playing around this decor piece in no time.

Get the tutorial at The Navage Patch.

Using kaleidoscopic, ceramic shards, broken glass takes on new life as a mosaic flower pot. Put the pots on your patio or place them on plant stands to really show them off.

Get the tutorial at First Day of Home.

Looking just like something you might pick up at a flea market, you can make your very own chalkboard garden containers and label them for some bonus personality.

Get the tutorial at Personally Andrea.

Water won't be coming out of this faucet anytime soon, but it sure looks cute as a shepherd's hook! It's just the thing for displaying a couple hanging plants.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Outdoor fountains can get pretty expensive, so why not make your own? This one weaves together a couple pots, planted flowers, and a floating solar fountain to create a potted plant and water feature in one.

Get the tutorial at Hearth & Vine.

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An antique chair once destined for the dumpster gets to live out a new life as an enchanting planter. The punch of pink will look eye-catching in your garden, too!

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

It's a whole new way to use tomato cages! Instead of using them for their intended use, paint them in pretty colors and use them to hold a few potted plants.

Get the tutorial at Love & Renovations.

It's upcycling at its very best! Don't throw out those tin cans. Polish them up with a coat of blue paint instead and attach them to a fence for a fresh take on a flower garden.

Get the tutorial at Ciera Design.

For an elegant way to showcase a potted plant, put this wooden planter box on your patio to pull together your decor.

Get the tutorial at By Brittany Goldwyn.

For a decorative piece that can also serve a purpose in your backyard, whip up this outdoor bench with a sleek, modern look.

Get the tutorial at Dans le Lakehouse.

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Painted in lively hues and flaunting some head-turning geometric shapes, these wall planters will make your backyard look a lot more joyful.

Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

Give toads a place to live in your backyard! Make this too-cute house for your little amphibian friends and place it in your garden so they can have a place to tuck in on warm days or on sleepy evenings.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Spotlighting vivid mandala designs, these garden markers are a great way to add color to your potted plants or garden beds.

Get the tutorial at Amy Latta Creations.

Does your outdoor table need a centerpiece? For this, we recommend making a succulent planter for a natural touch to add to your backyard.

Get the tutorial at Hearth & Vine.

Don't put that herb garden in the ground just yet! What about taking it vertical and using up some wall or fence space instead? Plus, it will serve as a cool piece of decor.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

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Add some major flower power to your backyard fence with the help of this DIY project. Believe it or not, you’ll make these blooms using plastic trays!

Get the tutorial at Sadie Seasongoods.

For a simple, modern-day twist on a hanging planter, look to this tutorial.

Get the tutorial at Northstory + Co.

Paper plate holders and multihued paints come together to create bursts of color for your garden.

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.

Painted cinder blocks and pine boards can be used to make a backyard bench, and for even more creativity, use those blocks as planters for succulents, too.

Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

If you’re a tea lover, this craft is right up your alley. Make it look as if a magic teapot is pouring string lights all over your backyard, turning it into a land of enchantment.

Get the tutorial at The Navage Patch.

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