Want to make the most of your property? These outdoor ideas and patio must-haves will transform your backyard space into a comfortable and livable extension of your home.
If you’re hosting any gatherings or planning any parties indoors or out, you definitely need mingling trays. These trays actually double as wine holders and charcuterie boards. You can hold your wine glass and your food all in one hand. It keeps everything secure, and you’re not holding too many things.
The boards have a little bit of an edge so that can hold all your food, and everything won’t be rolling around. This will allow you to have some hands-free moments while you’re entertaining and enjoying an outdoor event. They come in a little pack of two, and you can just pick up a bunch of them so that you have them ready for your guests.
Mosquito Repellent
Mosquitoes can ruin your outdoor space, no matter how beautiful you make it. This Thermacell mosquito repellent creates a 15-foot barrier for mosquito protection, and it actually works. It looks like a to-go mug, and you can put it out on your table while you’re enjoying your outdoor space. Twist to turn it on, and you have mosquito repellent protection.
This doesn’t use any power, batteries, or even fire. If you have a swimming pool, a balcony, or a large backyard, you definitely need one of these to pop into your space and create a barrier. You can buy these in different sizes and colors so you can really find something that’s going to work with your space.
Food Protection
If you’re dining outside or bringing any type of food outside, you definitely need a little net tray. This is going to keep your food fresh and keep the bugs out of your trays. This net is also completely detachable, so you don’t always need to have it on. You can use the tray as is, indoors or out, and attach this when you need it.
This is one of those small purchases that you can get for any type of outdoor space, large or small. They sell these everywhere in different styles. This one is super affordable, part of their new summer collection. Pick up a bunch of these so that you have multiple trays to host with and bring food outdoors.
Propane Tank Cover
If your outdoor space has any kind of heat source, like a fire pit, a fire table, or an outdoor heater, and it requires a large propane tank, you definitely need this propane tank cover table. It hides your ugly propane tank inside and doubles as a side table. You can access your propane just by lifting the lid.
You can find these in many different finishes and looks. It really gives off more of a polished look compared to a propane tank just sitting right beside your stuff. Make it look even more seamless just by cutting a hole in your rug and weaving the whole hose through the rug so that you’re not gonna trip over it, and you’re not gonna see it.
Outdoor Furniture
Outer creates durable, eco-conscious outdoor furniture that’s designed to help people live better outside. These sofas are the most comfortable outdoor piece you’ve ever sat on. They literally feel like a soft mattress. They’re beautifully designed and they have a built-in cover that actually rolls up right behind the back cushion. You can just throw it over your cushions, velcro it to the bottom, and your sofas will stay clean and dry. The outer shell fabric is UV protected and stain resistant.
When the cover is on, it has all the cushions inside, and you can actually just pick it up and walk it right inside. They’re stylish, they’re comfortable, they’re weather resistant, and they’re just exactly what you need. Outer is completely risk-free. If you don’t love your pieces, they offer free return shipping and 100% money-back guaranteed within 14 days of delivery.
Ice Dip Bucket
Something to always put out every time you’re hosting is some kind of dip. If you’re hosting outdoors, you want to keep that dip cold, so this little ice dip bucket comes with a little lid to keep everything really fresh. All you have to do is put ice in the bottom part, put your dip on top, and your dip is going to stay cold.
This is perfect for outdoor entertaining, but you can bring this inside at any point. Use it throughout the winter; use it pretty much in every season because it’s going to keep your dip cold no matter what.
Utensil Caddy
If you’re doing any barbecues and enjoying your outdoor dining space this summer, you definitely need a little caddy. This little woven caddy holds utensils and plates. You can put condiments in here and pretty much have everything you need to enjoy a meal outside. It takes one arm to carry in and out, and it makes serving so much easier. It can be an organizer for your home, you can bring it in, and it’s super multi-purpose. It’s not plastic, and it’s a really pretty basket, so it acts as a little decor piece.
Outdoor Dishes
These plates and outdoor dishes are an absolute must-have in any outdoor space. This entire outdoor dish set looks just like your indoor dish set, but these are shatterproof. You need a whole set for outside so that nothing gets ruined. Definitely recommend getting a whole outdoor set. These are super minimal, they go with any kind of aesthetic that you want to create on a tabletop, and they’re perfect for serving outside.
Drink Dispenser
They are perfect for serving beverages. You can take the top off, fill it with ice, fill it with whatever beverage you want, and it just makes such a great self-service station. It’s raised with this riser so you can put a cup underneath and it just makes it so much easier to serve drinks in your outdoor space.
You can also use it for watering flowers. Keep one of these filled with water and that way you can put your watering can underneath, fill it up with water, and water your plants whenever you need to.
