Patios Look on the (Really) Bright Side With Neon
A little neon goes a long way toward making your patio stand out, with blues, pinks and greens leading the pack
One thing is for sure this summer: Color is in. Bright neons that create eye-catching statements are all over the runway and the home. It’s easy to feel hesitant about updating your patio with current trends — especially if you use the space for only three months out of the year. But the following cost-savvy ideas will provide a trendy spark without breaking the bank or requiring a large-scale makeover.
Bring on the sun, and bring on the style.
Bring on the sun, and bring on the style.
Bright colors give a space instant energy. Throw pillows provide one of the easiest ways to incorporate new color or pattern trends. Check out stores like Target or T.J.Maxx for inexpensive finds, or even peruse a local thrift store for one-of-a-kind accents. Be sure to purchase pillows upholstered in outdoor fabric.
Add splashes of color and sun protection with cabanas or umbrellas. Not only can they add to your new patio color palette, but they’ll provide much-needed and appreciated shade on extra-sunny days.
At the end of the day, there’s no beating a can of paint for quick, easy and affordable updates. This everyday picnic table feels fresh and exciting in a coat of neon green. Accessorize your new furniture with complementary colors to really help the neon pop.
One of the best parts of repainting furniture in bold colors — particularly antique pieces — is the unexpectedness. You’ll instantly create an uberchic furnishing that you won’t find on anybody else’s back patio.
When putting together your palette, think about everything that is in sight while you're sitting on your patio — for example, the door. Doors are unique places to add a hot splash of color, and they can completely change the look and feel of its surroundings. Accessorize nearby furnishings with throw pillows in similar colors to tie the space together.
The simple addition of neon lime green to this door creates an impressive but subtle accent to this patio.
Utilize the accent chair in a funky, creative way. Scan local flea markets for vintage metal chairs in hot colors or paint them yourself. The mix of retro style with an updated shade creates the ultimate eclectic vibe.
A simple series of brightly colored canvas butterfly chairs helps this patio feel much more current without a major decor upgrade.
Another tip is to accent neon shades with animal prints. Interestingly, animal prints act as a neutral, so they help to create an equilibrium when mixed with bold, bright colors.
Because neon colors can be very domineering, work them into your decor in a balanced way. Notice how this designer used lime green on the sofa in the distance and again on the chairs around the table. Bright blue can be seen on the distant coffee table and again on the pillows on the white sofa. Don’t concentrate a bright color in only one area; instead, pepper the space equally.
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