21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Updating your backyard space doesn’t need to require spending a lot of time or money. Why spend a small fortune on manufactured furniture or accessories when you can make your own and have fun doing it?!

With summer slowly coming to a close, don’t forget you’ve still got time to enjoy the outdoors in the early fall. In other words, there’s plenty of time to spruce up your backyard patios! Here are 21 DIY patio upgrades and essentials that are sure to put a little perk in your summer step.

1. This bright bar can bring a pop of color to your backyard festivities.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Better Homes And Gardens

2. You’ll never run out of seating space with this cinder block bench.

3. Your patio isn’t complete without an awesome drink station.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

I Should Be Mopping The Floor

4. Transform those stray stones into a tic-tac-toe game everyone can enjoy.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Designing, Dining And Diapers

5. I can feel the feng shui in this backyard lounge space.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

The Apprentice Extrovert

6. Wooden pallets can be used to build a variety of things, like this daybed.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Lovely Greens

7. This couch has room for the whole fam!

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

101 Pallet Ideas

8. By adding some bright colors, a rug, and some throw pillows, you can really make your space pop.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Better Homes And Gardens

9. This crafter used old dog food bags to make this epic woven chair.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Instructables / katvanlew

10. Giant Yahtzee, anyone?

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Dallas Moms Blog

11. Duct tape lawn pillows are water resistant AND pretty!

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Instructables / annahowardshaw

12. These lights might rack up a hefty bar tab, but you won’t remember it in the morning.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Instructables / ARGMISTER

13. Dining never looked so cool with this DIY patio table.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Instructables / Nick Thomas Design

14. Don’t forget to tip the bartender! Break in your new bar with a backyard party.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Instructables / AmateurHour

15. Add a rustic touch with this incredible pallet chair.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Funky Junk Interiors

16. Is this a backyard or a jungle? With these chairs you’ll never know the difference.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Instructables / peterman921

17. No patio is complete without a hanging chair.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

The Merry Thought

18. Build yourself this simple pergola.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Kojo Designs

19. Jenga isn’t just an indoor game anymore.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Dallas Moms Blog

20. When the sun goes away, your party can still slay with these mason jar lanterns.

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

Orchard Girls

21. Why spend money to go to the movies, when you can stream the latest films in your own backyard?

21 DIY Patio Projects That Will Make Your Backyard That Much Cooler

The Horticult

If I start working on all of these projects now, by this time next year I can throw the most epic backyard party imaginable!

 

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