This post, featuring a budget friendly outdoor seating area, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SipYourSummer #CollectiveBias
Summer came quickly this year for me. One minute, we were in the routine of the school year, and the next, they were all home. We’re in that ‘in-between’ time where summer camp does not start until mid July, so that means LONNNGGGG days of summer at home with three littles. We usually spend the morning by the pool, at the playground, on short day trips or just hanging out. It’s busy, but all to keep these kiddos happy and on-the-move, which is so important. However, by the afternoon, my kids are still going full speed and I’m exhausted. Usually that calls for a quiet afternoon on the deck where I can relax a little, sip some iced tea and watch the kids play.
Up until now, we’ve only had our table set and umbrella, but I’ve been longing for a seating area that is better for relaxing. To create a seating area, you only need a few things and it doesn’t need to cost you a lot.
TIP: Always look both in stores and online for clearance items and try not to shop before the season begins. Everything will be full-price. Once summer has begun, stores will start to clear inventory and you can snag some great deals. My other tip is to shop at home. See what you already have and what you can make.
Seating
When I picked up these two chairs on clearance, (for about $10 each!!) I knew I had to make them work into a sitting area.
They’re resin, so they’ll clean up easily and they had them in a TON of colors. I’m so happy I went bold for the seat color and picked up some outdoor pillows to compliment each.
Outdoor Rug
Not only do I love the color it adds, but an outdoor rug is a great addition to a seating area. It helps define the space, but I also like being able to slip off my shoes and have a rug beneath. I snagged this one on clearance at $14.99 and also settled for a smaller size, knowing I didn’t need it to go underneath the chairs.
Relaxation Accessories
Candles are a great compliment – especially in glass jars or in lanterns.
I used simple mason jars, a few citronella candles and some twine to create these pretty candle jars. Look for what you have or can repurpose to help keep things on budget.
Side Table
A side table for books, magazines, or an iced tea is nice to have. Again, repurpose what you have or look for something on clearance. You can almost always find a really inexpensive in the outdoor section of the store.
Cold Drink
Iced tea is, by far, my favorite thing to sip on in the summer, especially Snapple’s Straight Up Tea.
Stock up on them and keep them cold in the fridge. You’ll always have a super cold iced tea to enjoy!
Ready to Relax and #SipYourSummer?
Head to Walmart to stock up on Snapple. The 18.5 oz Straight Up Tea and Premium Glass items will be on Rollback for $1.00 in-store at Walmart starting on June 3rd. Awesome, right?
Be sure to look for the Lady LiberTEA variety, too. It contains a blend of delicious black tea with RED raspberry, WHITE peach and BLUEberry flavors. This flavor is available in stores between May 1st through July 4th in 16oz singles and 6 packs. Get it while it lasts! You can find out more about the flavor on Snapple.com
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Your outdoor seating area is gorgeous. I love how you put everything together and to think that you didn’t spend much. I have a few lanterns similar to yours and I’m thinking of hanging them on my patio.
Such a pretty space! One thing I wish I had was a patio or a back deck. We have a big back yard, but nothing for a good seating area. Sadly as renters I can’t just decide I want to build one out there. Would be totally awesome though!! I love your chairs, they’re the perfect color for me!
We worked this year on redoing our outside area. It is so nice to be able to go out side and just relax in comfy furniture and enjoy the weather. We added a fire pit by our seating, hoping we can use it late into the fall. These are great tips!
I love how simple it is to turn ordinary things into beautiful outdoor decor. Now let’s talk about that tea…I saw it in the store and bought it because I love snapple but it wasn’t sweet enough…this is probably because I am from down south and use to more sugar lol.
There’s Sorta Sweet and Sweet – make sure you try the sweet!! 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
We don’t have an outdoor patio or backyard since we live in a condominium and share facilities with other unit owners. Anyway, it’s great to have one where you can spend quality time just enjoying the quietness of the surroundings. These two chairs are great buys!
I love your set up here! It is simple yet perfect! Not overboard and in my book that is perfect. Simple touches can make a world of difference! As for Snapple, I love Snapple! I don’t drink much now a day but I always loved it when I was in High School!
This is such a fun and functional set up! I love what you have done with your space, and the colors you selected really make the space very welcoming. I hope that you are able to enjoy the space and getting out with family and friends this summer. Of course, you have to have some snapple, or it just wouldn’t be summertime!
I almost bought those blue chairs! They are so perfect for my outdoor deck. That Snapple is my new go to after discovering them at my local Walmart. I love the sweetened kind. Here’s to a happy summer!
Your outdoor resin chairs are cute love the color! I really love the accent pillows too! Nothing says start of the summer than relaxing on the patio with a cool drink and an ice tea is a summer fav!
This is so beautiful!!! Thank you so much!! #client