Planning a patio upgrade that combines comfort, style, and easy DIY installation? You’ve come to the right place for exterior design ideas. With handcrafted wall panels and other accessories from Barron Designs, you can create a brag-worthy back patio that will become a welcoming entertaining space for your friends and family.
With parties to plan and fun days and nights to enjoy, we don’t want to waste any time. Follow along for five of our favorite DIY patio design ideas that can turn your outdoor patio area into a year-round destination.
1. Create a Cozy, Earth-Enhanced Space for Friends to Gather
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Tailgates, barbecues, and football watch parties are all better on a well-designed patio. Since you’re already outside, why not lean further into the natural elements? Colorado Dry Stack Faux Stone Panels add a pleasant touch of warmth and natural wonder like few other styles can. If you’re a sports fan, faux stone wall panels also make for an eye-catching backdrop for a TV and sound system, perfect for hosting watch parties.
Back patio ideas like this one require comfortable seating. A dining table with plenty of chairs is ideal for when you’re serving food, while outdoor sofas and armchairs will keep everyone cozy through the evening.
Don’t Forget Comfortable Seating
A dining table with plenty of chairs is ideal for when you’re serving food, while outdoor sofas and armchairs will keep everyone comfortable and cozy throughout the evening.
2. Unlock the Ultimate Cookout Spot
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Between Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, and all the sunny weekends in between, there are plenty of opportunities to invite friends and family over for a cookout. If you need patio grill area ideas, then take inspiration from the outdoor kitchen and dining area featured above.
Here, a pergola-style roof provides plenty of shade without making it too dark. For evening cookouts, string lights and wall sconces provide both illumination and ambiance. Our Colorado Dry Stack Faux Stone Panels create a wonderful kitchen area complete with a sink, grill, and spacious island where everyone can get a seat.
Outdoor Kitchens Made Easy
Faux stone panels from Barron Designs are DIY-friendly, lightweight, and require no mortar, making them ideal for creating built-in outdoor kitchen areas without hiring a mason.
3. Serve Drinks in Style From Your Outdoor Patio Bar
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For the mixologists among us, an outdoor bar is an essential. The bar design featured above is the perfect place to invite friends for cocktails. So how do you get this look?
Start with the bar’s design. Here, the homeowners went with a tropical theme — and that meant pairing our best-selling Colorado Dry Stack Faux Stone Panels with a natural wood countertop, footrest, and seating.
Finish with Greenery
If you want to take this patio inspiration even further, then go for more greenery. In warm climates, that can mean palm trees and other tropical plants. If you live in a cooler climate, you can still get that tropical vibe through ferns and plants with large leaves or colorful leaves like hostas, coleus, or elephant ears.
4. Throw the Best Pool Parties on the Block
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If you have a pool — or if you’re planning on building one as part of your backyard redesign — then don’t forget to create a shady, secluded area where family and friends can relax poolside. That was the idea that the homeowners in the above image were going for.
Layer in Texture for Maximum Style
In this poolside retreat, you can see that they added plenty of plush seating on a shady porch. They also focused on a mixture of textures — sleek board and batten siding, brick skirting, tiled floors, a thick rug, and more — to create a comfortable, stylish atmosphere. They also used our Wire Brushed Wood Column Wraps to add architectural texture and unlock a clean coastal aesthetic. You can combine column wraps with soft textiles, contrasting siding, and textured flooring for a luxurious yet approachable poolside vibe. With plenty of faux wood and stone column wraps to choose from, you have many ways to set the mood as you and your guests walk across your patio for a pleasant swim in your pool oasis.
Faux brick panels or faux wood wall panels can also enhance surrounding walls for added depth and design.
5. Transform Your Patio Space into a Party Place
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The warmer months also come with plenty of opportunities to throw a party or three. The season kicks off with graduation parties, but with the right space, you can also host Fourth of July cookouts, summer solstice celebrations, birthday bashes, and more.
To make your back patio the place where everyone wants to party, start by adding architectural elements that provide plenty of style. For example, in the image above, the homeowners paired our Reclaimed Shiplap faux wall panels with rustic wood furniture and stone flooring to create an old world atmosphere.
Comfort + Functionality = Better Parties
Next, you’ll need to focus on your guests’ comfort. Here, the awning keeps the sun off on hot days, and wall sconces provide plenty of lighting at night. Last of all, there is plenty of seating available so that partygoers can sit and chat, dine, or simply enjoy the view (oceanfront or other) in the company of friends and loved ones.
Make Your Patio Design Ideas Happen With Barron Designs
Bringing your patio design ideas to life is easier than you think when you have the right products and home design inspiration. Begin by considering all the ways you’ll use your new space — cookouts, holiday parties, sporting events, and more — then design with these events in mind.
When it comes to adding beauty and visual interest to your patio design, rely on faux panels from Barron Designs. They’re simple to install, and they’re available in a broad variety of colors and textures to suit your personal style. Whether you're updating a full backyard patio or adding a stylish accent wall, our handcrafted panels deliver impact, affordability, and DIY-friendly installation ease. Ready to get started on your perfect patio project?
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