BACKYARD PATIO REVEAL: PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!
I can’t believe we’re finally here…I’ve been talking about this moment for at least two months now, and if you’ve been following along with me here and on Instagram, you know that the weather has played a critical role in the production, or lack thereof, of our patio makeover. Well, today is the the day and I’m so excited to share our new backyard patio reveal – perfect for entertaining!
What a Spring it has been. Rain, rain, rain and so….much….rain. It has been, well, trying to say the least, but we were able to build the new deck off to the side of the patio, and set up all of our magnificent new patio and lounge furniture from the Canadian Tire CANVAS collection. Two words : IN LOVE. Really, really, really in love.
I had a very specific vision for this space and I have to say, from concept to ‘almost’ completion (more on that in a minute), it has come to life exactly as I had planned. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Canadian Tire for this makeover, and I think you’ll be thrilled with the results too.
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OUR BACKYARD PATIO REVEAL!
The reason why it’s ‘almost’ completed, is because we have some finishing details that we couldn’t get to, due to the weather conditions. I could not put our backyard patio reveal off any longer, so keep your eyes peeled for a follow up post later this Summer, which will include some final items that will bring everything up a few notches.
We’ll be staining the deck and stairs, adding new shutters and window boxes to the windows and sprucing up the landscaping here and there. Just enough touches to go from almost, to completely ;)
Enough rambling, time for our new backyard patio reveal! It’s a true oasis. First, let’s look back at what our yard looked like before. Pretty, but not so functional. Our gazebo and dining area were nice, but small, and starting to wear down after almost 10 years of use. It was time for something new.
It was very important to me that we create three specific zones back here, so that we can relax, entertain and have an extension of the interior of our home. I wanted it to feel as though you were simply in another room off the back of our house.
Now, the functionality is perfect, and with the new deck we built off to the side, it feels as though the space has doubled in size. We have a lounging zone, a dining zone and a conversation zone, all of which we’ve used daily since we’ve created this – weather permitting that is! Come on out and have a closer look at our backyard patio reveal!
BACKYARD PATIO REVEAL: THE LOUNGING ZONE
I’ll start with the this gorgeous Dashley gazebo we found. Many of the items you see out here are from the same collection. This gazebo is sturdy, spacious (the size is 10 x 12″ which we love) and it keeps the rain out when the vinyl curtain panels are all zipped closed.
We’ve had a ton of rain as you know, and this baby has kept everything dry when it gets wet outside. We store all of the cushions and accessories in here and it’s great. 
I wanted the rug to be bold and ground the loveseat and club chairs, pulling the lounge area together.
Our Windermer fire table is the perfect piece to bring in some coziness on chilly evenings too :)
Keeping with my idea of extending our living room outside, I wanted to make sure to continue the color palette into these areas, while at the same time, the layers of different blue pattern brighten all the darker pieces.
All of the new pillows I found, mix beautifully with my existing pillows, which makes me very happy – you know I love that mix!
I love having a bar cart. This is a new thing for me, since I don’t have one inside the house right now, and I’ve wanted one for a while. I love that they add a chic statement to any space, and they’re so fun for entertaining – I’m very happy that now I can entertain with style ;)
As you’ll see throughout this post, I’ve brought in many majesty palm plants back here. So far, they’ve done pretty well and I’ve managed to keep them all alive! I can’t believe it and I love how these ones frame the loveseat and bring in more texture.
If you know me well, then you know that I love to add layers to bring in a collected look to our home. This outdoor space is no different – baskets, warm blankets, lanterns, mixed patterns and of course garden stools are all key elements out here.
By the way – I’m still looking for my blue and white garden stools, which I haven’t yet purchased, but I’m determined to get some by next summer!
However, I did find these blue and white tribal influenced planters, which I absolutely adore. You may remember my Spring porch (see it here), where I had a pair on the front steps, planted with hostas. I love them even more back here with my palms.
This lounge zone is perfect for us and truly feels like an escape back here, and our Lakeside solar chandelier is the perfect finishing detail.
The resin wicker loveseat and chairs from the Somerset collection are sleek and elegant and are the perfect foundation for my layers of blue pillows.
We love our fire table in the evenings and the warm glow it casts in this space too…I never knew these gave off so much heat – ideal for keeping little toes warm!
This view allows you to get a better look at the deck and how much dimension it adds out here. Remember the before pics? This is such a great addition to our yard, and a much more affordable option than extending the patio. We love it so much, we’re thinking of building another one on the other side of the patio eventually.
THE DINING ZONE IN OUR NEW BACKYARD
I wanted a dining area that felt like you could be eating in a fabulous and chic dining room. Bringing the feeling of indoors out, played a critical role in how I wanted to style this look.
The table and chairs are from the Dashley collection, and the end chairs, or captain’s chairs, are from the Helena collection. I wanted these to stand out and have a prominent place in this area.
The beautiful scroll arm detail and extra deep seat add an elegant and sophisticated touch. They’re also perfect for pulling up around the fire table for extra, comfortable seating.
I used one my favorite ginger jars as the centerpiece, again, to bring the indoors out – and well, a ginger jar is always the perfect addition in any space or table!
Of course there’s lots of blue and white and pattern mixing happening here as well.
I love this Sol collection outdoor dishware, and how gorgeous it looks mixed with my blue and white linens. I always love to try something different for an unexpected look on my tablescapes.
Since our Summer season is so short, it’s amazing to finally have a comfortable and welcoming space to dine for the season as much as we can…and there’s something about eating at this table that truly transports you to another place! We love lingering here for hours.
And what better feeling than to feel like you’re away somewhere when you’re in your own backyard?
Now, if only our Summer season lasted a few months longer, we could easily enjoy this space year round.
It’s especially great having a whole other living area to hang out and entertain in and, we’re looking forward to many more meals at this table with family and friends…
THE PATIO CONVERSATION ZONE
My sister-in-law and the kids stopped in last night for dinner and we also hosted Father’s Day here last weekend. I can honestly say that this little conversation corner is the best addition to our patio, everyone loves this spot!
Having one now is heavenly. It’s perfect for relaxing after a meal, and sitting around for great conversation – so far that’s exactly what we’ve done here, and we’re looking forward to much more.
The Beaumont chairs with their wingback styling are so chic and effortless – and they are so comfortable. Perfect for sinking into and putting your feet up! The Bailey reversible rug (the other side is almost the reverse of this) is classic, and adds the perfect, classic Summer vibe.
I love having two of them side by side in the two neighboring zones. I’ve been adding lots of stripes throughout our home lately, and you can see more of them in my Summer home tour here and my post on stripes, here.
We love to have our coffee here in the mornings sometimes too. We listen to all the birds chirping and just soak up the peace and quiet.
We’re thrilled with the results of our makeover and we love having the multiple zones that each serve a purpose. Every piece we chose from the different Canvas collections work so beautifully together…
The flow of the space, the ease and the comfort suits our needs perfectly. Now, if Summer would just last a little longer…
That completes our backyard patio reveal. Thank you so much for taking the time to read with me and visit our new oasis! Don’t forget, I’ll be sharing a follow up post with our finishing touches, I can’t wait to tackle the rest so I can share it with you!
**I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to Canadian Tire for sponsoring this post! While I’ve received free product in exchange for writing this, every word and all opinions are my own. Each piece was chosen by me, as well as the concept development of this entire space!
Tell me below what you think and what your favorite part is – I’m dying to know if you love this as much as we do! Thank you again for stopping by – I always love to have you here! xoxo
SHOP SIMILAR PIECES BELOW – Affiliate links are provided – see my full disclosure policy 
Thank you so much for the kind words, I’m very honored! The BBQ is on the side of our home, we have a side door off the laundry room, which is right next to the kitchen!
Love, love, love this! We are planning a new patio and I will be using your design an inspiration! One quick question – where is your bbq? Did you do anything special for that area? TIA!
Fabulous!! Thank you for letting me know!! xox
The bar cart is still available in London, Ontario. You can do a search on the Canadiantire.ca website. It’s greatly reduced in price as well!
Hi Nancy! So nice to meet you thank you so much for stopping by and taking the tine to read with me! This bar cart is also from CT!! Unfortunately it’s not available anymore, I’m so sorry! Thank you for stopping by to say hello! xo
Hi Tamaraanka! I am new to your site and love your style! I am in the greater Toronto area and it made me smile when I saw your patio reveal and pieces from Canadian Tire. I too have always wanted an outdoor bar cart. It is the last piece I need to add to my outdoor oasis. I would love to know where yours is from. It is the nicest I have seen anywhere and I can’t find it in your shop list. I realize it’s been a couple years since posted but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Hi! It’s from Canadian Tire and it’s a solar light! I believe they still sell it, but here is a link to another similar one if you’d like! https://rstyle.me/+Og1NHSRJtQm7au873gzFCw
I would LOVE to know where you got that outdoor chandelier and if it’s hard-wired or witless hanging with a remote control? :)
Hi Megan! Thank you so much! Everything here is mostly from Canadian Tire, but unfortunately many pieces are not available anymore. If you’d like to visit my SHOP tab, SHOP MY PATIO, I have similar pieces linked to shop! And yes this is a gas operated fireplace! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful backyard patio. I am also in the process of revamping my lifeless backyard and your reveal inspired me!!
I do have a question about your fireplace. Is it gas operated and what brand is it?
Thank you so much! You can send me pics! Feel free to email them to me! xox
I am copying this to a tee . I wish I could send you pics to show you it amazing thank you so much
Thank you, Alicia!! The stone patio is roughly 16 x 20 feet if I’m not mistaken :)
I love it! What’s the dimensions of each of the patio zone?
Beautiful. I love all the layers.
I am in the process of starting my patio for spring and I was wondering how do you store your items when it rains? do you break everything down after each use?
It’s all from Canadian Tire! If you live in Canada, I believe you can still purchase them :) Congrats on the wedding!
I love the high back chairs and the fireplace. Can you tell me where you purchased them. I have been looking all over and they are perfect. Need by end of April for my sons wedding!!
Hi there
I love your outdoor space so beautiful! I have the and canvas furniture under my gazebo aswelll. I am loving the fireplace table, can you tell me how you run the propane line under the rug you have the table placed on? I have underneath my furniture as well.
Thanks so much!
Just lovely with lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing and I did sign up to see the newsletter.
Thank you!
Thank you so much Summer! You are the best! I love that you love this space! We can’t get enough of it – we’ve been spending as much time as we can out here…it’s so glorious! Thank you as always for stopping by! xoxo
Sharing THANK YOU!!! You are the best and I so wish we could hang out together!! We need to plan to meet one day…we’re really not that far from each other! So happy you stopped by! xoxo
Kris thank you SO MUCH! You know how much I appreciate your support! I wish you could come and hang out here with us when you visit Montreal!! xo
Hi Kathryn! Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled that you like everything! We absolutely love our new space and all of the furniture – it’s so great to have this right in our backyard! Thank you for stopping by! xo
Thank you so much Rebekah, that means so much to me – I love that you love blue and white like I do! xo
This is just gorgeous my friend! You know I adore all your blue and white and I would love to sit out here with you!
What a gorgeous oasis! The table is perfection! Love the pops of blue and white! I know you will spend many hours making wonderful memories in this lovely space! Thank you for sharing it with us! Have a lovely week! Toodles, Kathryn
Tam, your space is just AMAZING and absolutely a seamless extension of your indoor spaces! I’m just bummed that you’re teasing all of us Americans with Canadian Tire’s awesome outdoor furniture – I truly love each piece that you chose and you couldn’t have styled it better! Hope you were able to kick back and enjoy it this weekend!!
Tamara what an oasis!!! I absolutely love the transformation! I can’t pick a favorite spot! It’s all so gorgeous and styled to perfection! Enjoy it my friend! You have outdone yourself!!??✨✨✨✨
Tam!!!! Let me take a minute and pick my jaw up off the floor!! This is totally dreamy! Totally you and I love how your style flows from inside to this outdoor oasis! I love all the items you picked! Canadian Tire couldn’t have picked anyone better to work with to create such a brilliant space. I’m sure your family is in LOVE with it! No doubt you’ll make so many great memories with friends and family! Xoxo
Tea thank you!! I love that you love it!! I can’t wait for our next family get together!! Love you! xoxo
Thank you so much Haneen!! We love our fireplace and fire table…honestly they add so much ambiance to this space, it’s amazing! Thanks for your sweet words! love you! xox
Sarah thank you, my friend!! That means so much to me…everything you do is incredible and I’m so flattered! Thanks for stopping by to say hi! xo
Thank you so much Jen! I’m so happy you like it all, it means so much to me! I wish we could just all be here together! Love you! xo
Hi Bethany! Thank you so much! Everything here is from Canadian Tire!
Kel, thank you so much! I’m so happy you like it!! I wish you could come and visit and relax here with us!! This table is awesome, I never thought they were so warm, we love it! I think Dave needs one!! Love you my friend! xoxo
TAM! You turned this space into an outdoor DREAM! Wow- a true oasis… I officially have new #goals. And, Dave has been wanting a table like that; he is going to be so jealous!
Love it all! Breathtaking! Where did you purchase your fireplace from?
Tam!!!! It’s amazing! I really, really, really love it too!!! You did a brilliant of blending your indoor style with you outdoor setting. I love all of the pieces you selected. Fabulous job my friend. I’m so impressed!
That new gazebo is AMAZING. Honestly the whole outdoor space is a dream. Everything you picked is a total dream! Maybe you can use your connections and get us a store in the States now ;)
Tam, this is AWESOME!! What a fab makeover! The fireplaces are so cool! Love it all!
Tam –
It’s such a great space! Every touch is beautiful and it’s stunning with all the greenery.. so peaceful!!! Each zone flows into the next !
I can’t wait to have some marshmallows out by the fire !!!
xoxo
Hi Denise! Thank you so very much! Love that you love it all and are inspired!! That’s a great question – I know this thing is super solid and it’s bolted down to the deck for stability. When we get a storm (we’ve had tons lately), everything goes inside and gets zipped up. The heavy vinyl curtain panels keep it all safe and dry – a feature we absolutely love!! Thank you for the kind words, I’m very humbled!! Because this is only available in Canada I cannot post shop the look links…but you can see everything that Canadian Tire has available on their site (I’ve linked to them in the post) – they may ship to you…thank you again, and I hope that helps! xox
Bree you are amazing…thank you so, so much! I am so happy you like it and I love that you feel it’s a seamless transition! We just love it out here and will spend every minute that’s for sure!! Thanks for stopping by! xo
Hi Robyn! Everything from the Canadian Tire Canvas collection – you can link over in the blog post! xo
Lisa! Thank you so much my friend!! I can honestly tell you that everything we’ve chosen truly is rich and elegant…from the styling to the quality, and we couldn’t be happier! Thanks for your sweet words, I love that you love everything!! It means a lot to me! xo
Trace thank you!! Love that you love this!! We can’t get enough of the space and love being out here SO MUCH. Thanks sis! xox
Hi Tachic – thank you so much for visiting and for you kind comments…I’m really thrilled that you like everything! We absolutely love everything from this collection and could not be more impressed with the products and the design. It all suits are home and style perfectly! Canadian Tire is a very valuable partner and we have a fantastic relationship. I love to work with them! Every brand works differently, depending on both parties’ specific needs for a particular campaign. I hope that helps shed a little light! Thanks again for stopping by! xo
Mysha thank you so much!! We are so impressed with the quality and design of all of the furniture…and it just fell into place exactly how I wanted! Thank you for stopping by!!
Where is the fireplace from? Link?
Tamara!!!!! One word….AMAZING!!! You have completely outdone your self my friend and I LOVE all of your selections from Canadian Tire!! Love all of the zones and love how you have managed to seamlessly marry the outdoors to your indoors by carrying the blue palette through to the outside!! Know you and your family will enjoy this space this summer and for years to come ??
What a beautiful outdoor living space your family now has. It is everything I’ve always wanted, but didn’t know I wanted…Ha! That gazebo with the hanging light fixture is my favorite. Will it stand up to stormy weather? Here in the Midwest we are constantly battling with tornadoes, straight winds and thunderstorms with wind speeds upwards of 80 mph. I’ve always been reluctant to install a outdoor structure for fear of needing to be home to secure it when the weather turns. Oh and the table with fire feature is my next favorite. Will you be posting links in the future as to where one could shop the look? I will be looking forward to the summer post that will follow up this one. As always, I find everything you do to be beautiful and inspiring Tamara.
Tamara your patio is perfection! I would be so excited just to have one of your zones! All the furniture looks so high end and gorgeous
OMG!! Tamara!!! To say I’m in love with your outdoor space is simply an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!! This gorgeous haven you’ve created is outdoor luxury at best!
Also, I have a few questions that I’d love to throw your away, as later this Fall I begin me and my Husband’s landscaping project. But I won’t be doing my full reveal until Spring of 2018. I’d like to learn how sponsorship works. As my outdoor vision is ambitious. Can you please shed some light on that. Do they sponsor items just for your photoshoot alone? Or, do they allow you to use and keep free of charge or at a lower price? If you don’t mind sharing details of your sponsored partner for this gorgeous oasis.
Please feel free to private message me if you’d prefer to do that @alluredbydesign or via email.
Xoxoxo
Tachic-
Oh my…the blog I’ve been waiting for. This is absolutely spectacular. I love all three areas, I love the bar cart, I love the fireplaces, the lounging area…everything. Each detail is so beautiful. Canadian tire and you have done so well….I really love this space!!
Tamara, your outdoor space is an oasis! I love that gazebo, it’s so gorgeous and looks so rich and elegant! Your use of blue and white with the greenery surrounding your home is even more stunning outside! The fireplace, the solar chandelier and dining table have me seeing hearts!!! Your tabletop styling with the candle sticks and your signature ginger jar photos are magical! This is an amazing post…I can’t wait to see you add more touches! Beautiful design style, I’m always in awe of your talents, Tamara!
Isabel thank you so much my friend!! I can’t wait for you to come and enjoy this space with us! I’m so happy you like it all! xoxo
Hi Mary! Thank you so much for your kind words! I leave everything out! Unless of course it’s going to rain (which clearly has happened a lot!), we pack everything up in the gazebo which keeps it all dry :)
Marty thank you so much!! I’m thrilled you like it and it really means so much to me that you take the time to stop by! I am way overdue for a visit to your blog! xo
Thank YOU for making this happen for us! Our deck is the best addition to this space!! Love it all so much! xoxo
Looks awsome! and love hanging out in all three zones.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Oh my word, this is incredible. I love it all. Gorgeous and so perfect. All three zones are exactly what I need. Love it.
Everything is just Perfect! It would be hard to say which is my favorite. But I have a question. What do you do with all your beautiful things at night? We are definitely patio people having coffee in the mornings and dinner in the evenings, and brunch on Sunday. We cover all our furniture at night and I try to limit my pretty things that I leave out when not entertaining.
Oh my!! This is sooooo gorgeous! I love everything about this place. So serene and beautiful. It really is a huge step up from your previous outdoor decor which was already a beautiful space. Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! ???