40 Ways to Dress Up Your Apartment Deck or Patio

Live large in your small outdoor space this summer with our top tips for turning your apartment deck or patio into an oasis. Here, twinkling string lights illuminate beautiful hammock chairs, a durable teak table and a colorful outdoor rug, creating a cozy, stylish spot to hang out on a lower-level deck.

Tight on space? Skip the multiple plantings, patterned outdoor rug, lighting and full-blown furniture plan. Instead, pick out one statement-making piece to serve as the star of your outdoor design. This white, wood-framed daybed fits the bill. Surrounded by a collection of lush potted plants, the pillow-packed bed provides a plush spot to enjoy the view without monopolizing precious floor space in the process.

This pigment-packed patio proves small spaces call for big color. A pair of turquoise Adirondack lounge chairs make a statement at the center of the patio, surrounded by a sea of potted blooms, ceramic garden stools and a (convenient!) booze-clad bar cart. Bubblegum-pink and navy-blue throw pillows add softness to the chairs and a blue, quatrefoil outdoor rug adds personality underfoot.

When designing your dream outdoor space, don’t forget to dress up your walls. Gold metal palm fronds accentuate the tall stone wall on this luxe balcony and bring a touch of tropical glamour to the design.