While a blanket on the grass can be a charming date idea, it's nowhere near as romantic as your patio space could be. Take full advantage of the warm summer nights to come with our design tips on how to create a romantic patio space.
1. Outdoor Furniture
The first and most important step to creating a romantic patio space is selecting the best outdoor furniture for a relaxing and lavish evening. Keep the lounge chairs poolside and opt for something that sets the mood to be a bit more formal. When it comes to selecting outdoor patio furniture for a romantic evening, choose furniture that is big, soft, and sprinkled with decorative pillows. Incorporate an outdoor sectional or padded ottomans to enhance your outdoor patio space.
2. Romantic Lighting
When it comes to having a nice evening, the lighting can really make it or break it. There are many patio decorating ideas out there, and it's important to remember to take your lighting into consideration as well. You want to have the correct amount of lighting to set the perfect mood for the evening. We love the idea of creating a starry canopy of string lights over the patio and it's a great solution for the ultimate romantic who lives beneath hazy city skies. However, if that's more work than you care to take on, there are endless options for you to gently light your outdoor paradise.
3. Insect Repellant
As you and your sweetheart settle in for a romantic night, the last thing you want to be concerned with is the obnoxious disturbance of date-ruining insects. Use one or more of the following tips to rid your backyard patio of unwanted guests:
- Plant bug-repelling flowers and herbs around your patio, such as Marigolds, Calendula, Mint, and more.
- Light citrus candles or add citronella Tiki-Torches
- Spray the area with alcohol-based mouthwash or an even mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.
4. Light & Easy Food
Whether you're planning a romantic dinner or a delectable dessert, don't forget to take into account how your food of choice will affect your evening. We suggest you keep it small, light, easy, and clean. A dipping tray of bite-sized fruits and melted chocolate is a terrific way to add a touch of playful romance to your date without leaving you feeling overly full. There are many ways you can easily create your own menu, just take into consideration what you both like to eat and do some research for fun ideas.
5. A Fire Feature
You can add the perfect ambiance to your backyard paradise with a permanent fire fixture. It can't be denied that the glow and warmth of a fire brings to the evening a whole new level of romance that nothing else can, but what about all the other benefits? A stunning fire table is the perfect addition to any backyard; it serves as a lovely focal point, keeps the bugs away, is a natural light source, and can be used to prepare food and desserts. Now that we've discussed DIY small patio ideas and creating a romantic outdoor patio space, you can add your own special touch to the evening with some DIY backyard patio ideas. Sprinkle your cushioned furniture with rose petals, string paper hearts from your canopy of twinkling lights, and make some heart-shaped treats. Whatever the occasion may be, the right furniture, lighting, and fire options are great additions to help you create the perfect outdoor patio space.
