This DIY patio project ended up being a lot easier than I initially expected. Here’s what I did. First, I visited my local Sherwin-Williams store to pick up my exterior surface primer and paints. Since I had already selected my paint colors using the
ColorSnap Studio™ for iPad app, picking up the “Extra White” white for the chairs and the “Center Stage” green for the table took me about 15 minutes. I also double checked that the paint I purchased was durable enough for outdoor use since Miami gets its fair share of rain during the summer months.
Once I arrived back home the real fun began, I applied painters tape to protect the cushions of my patio chairs and then primed all three pieces. After letting the furniture sit for a while, I began painting and was done in a couple of hours. The primer really helped the paint go on evenly and the two colors looked amazing together. I finished up this section of my patio project by adding a stack of my favorite books and one half of my new crystal paperweight set. I think this makes a great little nook to sit with a friend and chat.
I also added two additional sections to my outdoor space. Since I’m a huge meditation and yoga fan, I added a yoga mat and Moroccan lanterns to a section of the patio to create a space where I could meditate and practice some of my less strenuous yoga moves. I also created a lounging nook complete with wicker chair and a comfy throw, towards the corner of the patio that leads to my bedroom. This area is perfect for watching the sun rise while sipping my morning coffee and getting ready for the day. I also added a decorative bird cage stand to this area. The stand was a copper color when I purchased it, but after looking at the space I decided to paint it “Extra White” as well to tie it into the other two spaces. I really love the look. At night, I’m planning on adding votive lights to the decorative cage and Moroccan lanterns to create a relaxing vibe.
All in all, I’m really happy with the results of my patio project. The
Sherwin Williams
ColorSnap Studio for iPad app made it super easy to test out my vision and bring it into reality.