Small Cottage Patio DIY Projects & Ideas on a Budget!

Are you looking for creative DIY projects to add cottage style and design ideas to your outdoor spaces on a budget? Today I will be sharing seven budget patio makeover DIY projects, including how to hide those unattractive wall meters! I'm excited to share these fun, thrifty ways to add cottage style to your outdoor areas! For more summer space inspiration check out the videos below.

SUMMER SPACES INSPIRATION Collab:

Materials for Patio Makeover & DIY Projects:

Paint Colors:
SW Universal Khaki
Ivory ~ color match to Joanna Gaine's "Lit Candles"
Green ~ color match similar to Miss Mustard Seed's "Boxwood", or Sherwin-Williams SW6431 "Leapfrog"

ENGLISH COTTAGE STYLE RESOURCES:

FRENCH COTTAGE STYLE RESOURCES:

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Allegro
April's Dance
Back to Portland
Beautiful Moments
Dance of the Swans
Dance Band FULL
Fifth Symphony
Love Story
Take Your Time
The Day I Met Her

FRENCH COTTAGE RESOURCES:

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[sailorgirl]

Y'all are the sweetest couple who work very well together. That was your first birdbath?! You did amazing!

[flowerpower]

You two are readymade for each other. God is good.

[MarilynBurubeltz]

The birdbath was absolutely worth it! It looks beautiful in your garden and has motivated me to do one!

[janetbirkmann]

I just found this video today (July 2023). Your patio and backyard are delightful! I especially love the birdbath! It is so beautiful!

[jaxxon]

I love to see husbands involved in their wives'/partner's DIY projects ~ Matt's a keeper! Everything looks so charming ~ my favorite was the birdbath...lovely!

[katrish]

I was amazed at the bird bath transformation!

[tonivanterpool]

Magnificent transformation on the birdbath!!! The entire yard is lovely!!!!

[sherriblake]

Everything is beautiful, but the bird bath is stunning! Love it.

[lianeabeyta]

loved all your decorating, but especially the mosaic birdbath. My grownup girlfriends had a sleep over friendship garden party. We all brought a terra cotta pot with a rim like on your side yard. The hostess had stones, broken plates and various metal treasures for us to each make our pots. We just did the rims and grouted them also. We each had brought plantings enough for 6 of us. The hostess provided the potting soil. We woke up the next morning and made a luscious breakfast together, which we took out on the patio. Then we all planted our gorgeous pots in the sunshine. What a wonderful time making great memories. Now we all have our pots to remind us of the time together. I thought you could rim your terra cotta pot with the left over pieces, and put it on the ground next to your birdbath and plant in it .

[cherylcoolidge]

I love your projects. Matt is amazing too.

[helengibson]

Definitely love the bird bath and the pots of colourful plants 🌷

[differentperspective]

Rachel, You are so encouraging, I have so many things, tucked away in cupboards and closets, it’s like a treasure hunt as I rediscover so many beautiful things.

[TPayne-fmie]

Wow. God gave you a real gem in Matt. Not only is he adorable, he's so handy and capable. I love, love, love your patio and your channel.

[franhasbrouck]

So many beautiful ideas but the bird bath turned out fabulous🌿

[cynthiagreen]

I love your birdbath. I’m looking for plates to make one for myself.

[lorettanelson]

Loved the total look and I think the birdbath was my favorite.

[tamibooboobritt]

This is the first time I've seen your channel and I can say without a doubt that I truly enjoyed every project!!! Thank you for sharing your talents!

[gorgo]

You guys must be one of the cutest couples on You Tube! I came over to "meet" you from Pine and Prospect Home and I am so glad to have had this introduction to your super charming channel. Im going to love going through your earlier videos to catch up on all your creative DIYs and home decor. Looking forward to more fun videos and great ideas in the future. xx

[jessieslay]

Loved that birdbath.So pretty...loved the sweet smile on your husband's face as he helped with the curtains outback. I like the meter box cover as well.

[patsampson]

Since I sit out front I have been adding to a small area to make a porch side garden. I had my son move the bird bath to the area where I can easily clean and fill it. I am adding annuals to the area also. Now I see I need to mosaic the bowl!!! I love what you did with yours! With the 10+ year old miniature rose bush that is now waist high at a corner to the path to the porch steps it has evolved into quite a peaceful spot to entertain a friend and share a glass of tea on the porch swing!