Find out how to create a cozy outdoor entertaining space with flowers and plants. You don’t need a degree in design to have a beautiful area for summer entertaining. A simple bistro table and chairs can become a hidden gem when you surround it with colorful flowers and carefree plants.
Create cozy outdoor entertaining using flowers and plants to dress up a small space. This is a great way to design a tiny little oasis whether you have a city courtyard, a small patio, or a lush suburban garden.
As you know, I’m working with the BHG Live Better network and I’m using annuals from their line at Walmart. Were you aware BHG sells flowers too? The flowers add color and help define our little table for two.
This is a wonderful place for you to enjoy a cold drink and light snack with a friend or spouse. Or maybe you just want to sit alone and read. Check out my ideas below.
Creating a Cozy Spot for Outdoor Entertaining
- I was inspired by the flowers themselves when I set up this sitting area. Pink, purple, yellow, and orange annuals ‘pop’ against the green backdrop of grass and trees.
- The annuals I used here are hot pink petunias, soft pink aloha tiki calibrachoa, purple aloha calibrachoa, and yellow gerbera daisies. I used some containers I already had and potted them so they look even more beautiful.
- Pre-designed planters are also a good route to take. They save you time and they take the guess work out of designing a display. One of my favorite summer plants is the majesty palm. Place it inside a large decorative planter that only LOOKS heavy, and you have height added to your space.
- To round out the decorative aspect of the space I added a couple of lanterns. They add more height and visual interest and can be lit with candles at sunset if you desire.
- This little bistro table and chairs is made more comfortable with pillows. I brought out my tangerine chenille swirls pillow and a pink one from my daughter’s room, and they can easily be taken indoors when you’re done outside.
Chris says
I agree, Liz. Thank you!
Liz says
Such a lovely spot to sip a cocktail or read a book. Beautiful.
Chris says
Thanks Diane. I’ve had that for so long I can’t even remember. It’s close to 20 years old! (that sounds crazy once I think about it!)
Diane says
Where did you find your small wrought iron set? It is so charming!
Amy Orvin says
I really love the flower pots. The arrangements are so lovely.
Anna Pry says
very nice seating area, i need to get a small patio set like yours!
David Holder says
Looks great! Plants always look so beautiful and inviting.
Carolsue says
Are you in Hawaii? This setup is beautiful and reminds me of Hawaii. Beautiful!
Parris S. says
I love my outdoor space – my cozy backporch! Spring and summer are my two favorite seasons for throwing porch parties. I love the decor and the flowers in the photos. What better way to wake up in the AM than to a beautiful and inviting outdoor space of fragrant flowers and great drinks!
Cheryl Orme says
I have been looking for a table/chairs for a spot on my patio. I love your space!
Lauren E. says
We’re still working on our outdoor living space, its hard when its only enjoyable for maybe 3 months out of the year
Betsy R Barnes says
Your outdoor space looks beautiful, very inviting! I especially love the little bistro table and chairs and tangerine chenille swirls and pink pillows. 🙂
Wendy says
Love the outdoor space!
Jenna D says
Looks great! I’ve been meaning to work on my patio this summer!
Jessica Beard says
Beautiful outdoor spaces! I’d love to create one of my own.
Jessica Mireles says
I love this styled outdoor look. Gives me some inspiration for a party I’m throwing at the end of the month for my mom’s 60th birthday. So I could use a gc right. Thanks.
Dani H says
I love what you did! I have a balcony with a small table and two chairs but I need to add plants and flowers!
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
nicole dziedzic says
I love your outdoor space, the colors are so bright and makes me happy. Great relaxing space to hang out and enjoy the weather.
Charlotte says
The beautiful outdoor setting makes it such a special time!
Lauren says
I love this outdoor space!
Jessica To says
I love a beautiful patio that you can hang out on during the cool summer evenings.
steve weber says
Looks like I’d spend a lot of time out there.. very nice!
Missy Anderson says
I love this outdoor space. It’s exactly how I want my front porch to look.
Amanda Sakovitz says
Looks gorgeous and so peaceful!
shelly peterson says
Your outdoor space looks beautiful! I love all the colors.
Laura J says
Oh I love what you did! It looks so nice and relaxing for a spring or summer day! I love the colors of the flowers and those lanterns are so neat looking! I would love something like that for our backyard!
Rust says
I really enjoy having a cozy inviting outdoor space to relax and entertain.
Michelle says
Love the flower ideas and the planters!
Sandra says
The lanterns and the pillows are a very nice touch and I’d love to relax in a setting like this!
HS says
I love those bombay decorative planters.
Julie says
this is so pretty and inviting jealous..:)
Kellee Robinson says
Thank you giving me an alternative to flowers! I have severe allergies and never get to enjoy flowers of any kind. So when I noticed the majesty palm in the background I got excited! I adds color and dimension to the outdoor space you created. keep those awesome ideas coming.
Tina S. says
Love your outdoor settee! I am aching to dig in the dirt but here in Montana it’s still a bit too early. My greenhouse is bursting at the seams! Thank you for this opportunity to win Chris!
Jennifer says
Thanks for the cute ideas! As a working mom of four kids, things like this always get put on the back burner of the things to do.
laura londergan says
I love this tiny space you did! I tackled my small outdoor space last year & I use it so much now. Guess it goes to show, no matter the size, just do something with it that you will love so you USE it! Can’t wait to add some more to it this year. Love these ideas you had here! The flowers & more annuals/ perennials is what I need to do next. 😉
Janet W. says
That outdoor space is beautiful! So scenic!
Julie Wood says
I have an area outdoors that I need to spruce up and your items would look so pretty! I need to get some flowers and a table set like this one!
Chris says
Stay tuned Roxanne. I have another big project I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks and it sounds like it’s right up your alley. 🙂
Mary Happymommy says
I love the table and chairs set.
Carla S says
I love the table and chairs that were used. The flower combinations are beautiful!!!
Natalie says
Now I am excited to create a beautiful landscape in my own yard!!
Jessie says
Love the beautiful flowers – so happy spring is finally here!!
Kelly D says
I like your ideas for an outdoor oasis, especially by using the flowers.
Lisa Brown says
i love flowers in the garden, try my hardest to always grow lots of varieties for the color.
Amelia Marie says
Lovely styling! I would love to create an outdoor space like this for our home!
Roxanne R. says
We are in dire need of redecorating our outdoor space – looking for a cozy couch, a few tables, and some pretty fairy lights.
Lauren B says
Nothing like sitting on the patio with a cool drink 🙂
Anna says
Beautiful! I love flowers but it’s so dang hot here they die too quickly. 🙁 Your patio is beautiful though, I’ll live vicariously through you. 🙂 Pinned and shared on FB & Twitter.
Anna