10 Patio Wall Decor Ideas


Patio walls do not have to be lifeless and boring. How are you decorating them to bring some unique interest?
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During the spring, summer, and fall months, your patio is likely one of your favorite spots in the house. It’s where the kids enjoy a popsicle on a hot summer day and where you can enjoy a glass of wine on a breezy spring evening. Your patio is an extension of your home and should feel cohesive with your other living spaces. 

Instead of just setting up a table and a few chairs, try to incorporate decorations that will make this space truly feel like an essential part of your home. It’ll be home to family barbeques, late-night snacks, and a place to watch the dogs play in the yard. A lot of life will happen in this space, so why not make it look as good as the rest of your house? 

You can create the outdoor oasis of your dreams by adding some light decor to this space. Here are a few ideas to get you started and help you spend all summer out on the patio. 

1. Find a Rustic Wall Clock 

Incorporating common indoor elements like a wall clock can help make your patio feel connected with the rest of your home. Hanging a rustic clock that you found at an antique shop or a yard sale on the wall can help this area feel like another living room. 

If you have a large wall, you’ll want to find a large clock that can fill up a large space. This could eliminate the need to fill the area with other decor and make the clock stand out. This would be a great opportunity to incorporate a clock that has been in the family for generations and would serve a functional purpose as well. 

Rustic wall clock on a brick wall

2. Add Unique Sconces 

Incorporating functional lighting into your outdoor patio is essential. When Fall comes around and the days get shorter, it’s important to have good lighting in the area where your family will spend large amounts of time in. 

Installing unique sconces to the patio wall can upgrade this area and provide it with functional lighting. It’s a good idea to find sconces that are weatherproof and can use long-lasting bulbs. Finding antique or rustic sconces would look great in this area and could last for many long years.

Vacation house Front porch seats

3. Incorporate Floating Shelves 

Floating shelves are a great way to store and display decor around the house, but they can also be used outside. Installing a set of floating shelves on the patio wall will allow you to keep flowers, plants, and decor throughout the year. 

They’re easy to install and look great in an outdoor setting. Use a hardy wood that can hold up to rain, heat, and cold temperatures. This will ensure that the floating shelves last for many years without buckling or molding.

wooden floating shelves with small plants

4. Install a Wall Garden 

If you love cooking with herbs and spices, creating a wall garden is a great idea for this space! You can use wooden floating shelves, custom iron plant holders, or cloth pockets to achieve this small garden idea. 

Plant your favorite herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Growing these herbs will look great on the patio, and you can just step outside to grab a handful of whatever you need to cook with. You can make this as unique as you want, and you can even get help from the kids and teach them how to grow and pick herbs. 

Floating mini plants in a wall garden

5. Get a Custom Neon Sign 

If you’re looking for ways to brighten up this space, consider getting a custom neon sign specifically for you and your family. It’s a great source of light for the evenings you’ll spend outside and bring a modern touch to this area. 

Whether your family has a favorite saying or a unique last name, you can hire an artist to create a sign that holds meaning to you and your family. These are great because they hold up to outdoor weather, and they can add some fun to this space.

Your kids will love the colorful glow they provide on summer nights, and it will help this area feel warm and cozy when the family comes over to hang out. Some neon signs even come with battery power which means you won’t have to worry about a pesky wire!

Breathe pink neon signage

6. Add Texture

Whether your house has vinyl siding or it’s made of brick, it’s always a good idea to add some texture to the exterior walls. In this area, you could hang woven baskets that match the texture of the pendant lights or let vines grow on the walls to create a contrast in texture. It’s another way to make this area feel cohesive with the rest of your home.

If you don’t want to go out and buy new textured decor, you can add elements like metal on a brick wall or iron to vinyl siding. The contrast will help this area feel sophisticated and modern. You can have fun with this and even get the kids involved in picking a fun texture that will remind you of mother nature’s beauty.  

Woven rattan overhead lamps and chairs

7. Hang an Old Window 

A great addition to outdoor decorations is an old window. It’ll look great in this space, whether it has all the glass left or missing a few panes. It will add a rustic feel to your patio and allow you to make the area feel authentic.  

You may have an old window lying around in the garage or in the barn that would make the perfect decor piece for this area. You can try local thrift stores and antique malls if you don’t have any, which usually have several to choose from. 

You can paint the frame any color you want and add or take away panes of glass. If you have a large space that you’d like to cover, consider even mounting shutters on each side of the window to create a dramatic and sophisticated look. 

8. Mount a TV 

If you love spending large amounts of time out here and enjoy watching sports, adding a TV is a no-brainer. It’s a great option for families who love to gather around and watch the big game together while you grill burgers and hot dogs. 

Make sure you find a brand of TV that can withstand the outdoor elements, or protect it with a clear screen. Many brands have outdoor options because this is becoming a popular addition to patios around the country. 

Whether you want to watch a movie and make smores with the kids or watch the championship game with your friends, adding an outdoor TV will be a great investment. 

Outdoor dining area with a mounted tv

9. Find Antique Decor 

Using rustic or antique decor for your outdoor patio is a great option because it will feel authentic to the space. Something about being outside makes you appreciate old and weathered materials. 

You may have old garden tools or farm gadgets that have been in your family for generations. Hanging these on the wall in this area will give your space some character and hold meaning to you. 

You can even search yard sales or antique shops for decor with a specific color or texture that will fit your space. Whatever you choose, make sure it can handle being outside and use screws or bolts heavy enough to hold up in the wind and rain! 

Red windmill wall decor piece

10. Install a Floating Bar 

A great way to impress and entertain your guests is with a floating bar! You may not have enough space on the patio to create a full-functioning bar, but that doesn’t have to stop the fun. 

Installing floating shelves and placing liquor bottles and buckets of ice-cold beer can be the perfect addition to family game nights or hosting the big game. Stock the floating bar when friends and family come over to add functionality and sophistication to this space. 

You can easily take down expensive bottles and buckets of ice after the party is over to ensure nothing falls or breaks during bad weather. You’ll love this simple idea, and it will impress your guests when they come over to spend time with you and the family!

Floating bar shelf full of liquor
Jessica Childres
Jessica Childres is a Georgia native and former teacher. She loves to share her skills, knowledge and passion with others. She has an ongoing interest in real estate, home decorating, and design.
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