Thankfully, it doesnt take much time or money to freshen your patio, porch, or balcony.

From throw pillows to umbrellas, this is how to make your outdoor space blossom!

Choose a bright, happy color palette to match the season.

Patio with bistro dining set and black and white striped umbrella

Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Kaitlin Green

It adds a luxurious element without spending too much," they say.

Long gone are the days when umbrellas were purely functional items.

Black and white umbrellas are especially chameleon-like, adding a bold punch to any space.

outdoor patio with rattan chair, outdoor rug, pouf, hammock, and potted palm tree

Design byDavid Quarles

Not sold on stripes?

“Go with a fun, whimsical pattern like lemons or flowers, Outland says.

Dont have a covered patio?

Cottage-style backyard with bistro set and black and white striped umbrella

Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Kaitlin Green

String one up under a pergola or arbor.

Kim explains how there are various budget-friendly pendants on the market now.

Rattan and wicker pendants, for instance, are lightweight and inexpensiveplus, undeniably spring-feeling.

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It creates a defined cozy vignette and invites friends and family to come on in.

Rather than buying all new pillows, Quarles recommendsinvesting in pillow covers.

I spend more on good inserts so that I can spend less on outdoor pillow covers, Quarles says.

Outdoor patio with pallets

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Buying the covers instead of new pillows each season helps save space.

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