Today we are so excited to share this little outdoor party space that we built from nothing. And by nothing, I very literally mean nothing. Just take a look at the before photo…
We started out with this unused little nook beside our workshop. It wasn’t being used for anything and didn’t look to have too much potential, but as soon as we started brainstorming ideas for a little party space (you know, for grilling and Friday night cocktails), it started to come to life!
In the coming week, Josh will be sharing his process for laying the stone tiles and installing the outdoor lights, and Laura has already shared her process for creating these pretty outdoor pillows and comfy cushions. Start to finish, we spent about a month making over this little nook, and now it’s as cute as can be.
Here are some photos of our new party space!
Thanks so much for taking a look at our before + after project. Making something cool out of an unused space is something that makes me so inspired! Do you have unused spaces in your home or yard that could become something new?
Can we also get ‘how to’ instructions for the built in bench please… looking to do exactly the same thing on our deck!!!
Thanks so much!
Hi Charlotte! Stay tuned for a post about the benches. Thanks for reading the blog! 🙂 – Jacki
Hey ABM Team,
Can you please give us some hints on how did you build the benches ???
Want to do some in my new house 😉
Thanks in advance for your tutorial or glimpse
where are the cement planters from?
What a great little space this has ended up! I love the colour and the plants on the wall 🙂
love love love. the rug……from walmart? online or from a store? any clues to help me find it? just perfect for my sunroom….i want it 🙂
Where did you get that yellow top?! Its gorgeous!!
XO Stef
fantastic what y’all created! go josh on the bench. muy bueno on the waterproof cushions idea. ours always get soaked by the rain. i want to know about emma’s yellow crochet lace top. where did she get it?
Such a cute idea! I wish I had more of an outdoor space. I use my balcony like a garden so it doesn’t have as much space. You used this area perfectly!
Kindness is the best accessory,
Rebecca
This is sooo cute and makes me wish I had a backyard — even a tiny one!!
Ah-mazing! Very inspiring and colorful! We are hoping to move in the next few months and my dream is to have a nice place to grill and have friends over. I’m transitioning from an introvert to an introvert who throws parties. hee hee! Great job again!
Ugh! Can’t find that grill anywhere! I love it!
Ah! The polka dots on your fence are AMAZING! I love how much bigger this space looks in the after photos than it did in the before photo. What a wonderful, inspiring outdoor space!
Also loving the globe lights. Can you share a source and if you’ve had any issues with breakage? I haven’t found any that don’t have terrible reviews!
Gosh, I love how daring you are with bright color mixes. I wish I had that gift! Makes things look so happy.
http://xfallenmoon.blogspot.com/
They are waterproofed cushions and pillows 🙂
Laura
It’s actually from Target 🙂
Laura
You guys are so good at what you do!
Hi Julie! Josh built the bench. Stay tuned for blog post 🙂 – Jacki
I love this! My husband and I have been talking about doing this sort of thing to our back yard for a while now and this is just perfect. Did you build the bench yourselves?