With spring weather finally arriving where I live, I knew this week’s Spring Cleaning Challenge had to be getting our outdoor spaces ready to enjoy! When the sunshine and warmer temperatures hit, I want to be outside as much as I can. Â Our outdoor spaces needed a little work sprucing them up after being abandoned all winter long.
It doesn’t take a whole lot of work to have a comfortable outdoor space if you don’t want it to. Â We take a minimalist approach as we don’t want a high maintenance outdoor living area. Â We like to spend our time enjoying the outdoor space we have, not constantly working in it. Â 
One afternoon of work was all it took to get our outdoor spaces spring and summer ready. We have two outdoor spaces–a front porch and a patio in our backyard. Â 
I don’t have any before pictures as it wouldn’t have been super dramatic changes. Â The cleaning we did wouldn’t be noticeable in the photographs, Â but here’s a checklist showing the tasks we did to get our outdoor spaces spruced up and ready for us to relax and enjoy the great weather!
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Â Outdoor Spaces
1. Â Sweep/blow away leaves and debris.
2. Â Wipe down/clean all outdoor furniture.
3. Â Clean front door.
4. Â Clean outdoor light fixtures.
5. Â Pull weeds.
6. Â Add plants/flowers.
7. Â Add accessories such as outdoor pillows, candles, lighting, etc.
We were outside all weekend long, so we got our outdoor spaces ready just in time! I hope you are all experiencing the great weather that we are and are able to enjoy nature. Â 
Want more spring cleaning inspiration? Â Check out these posts from the Spring Cleaning Challenge series!
Spring Cleaning Challenge: Â The Kids’ Toys and Books
Spring Cleaning Challenge: The Clothes Closet
Spring Cleaning Challenge: An Organized Work Space
Spring Cleaning Challenge: Â The Bathroom
Spring Cleaning Challenge: Â An Organized Pantry
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I like the minimalist approach. It’s very clean and inviting. I’m not a fan of clutter at all. The grouping of Adirondack chairs on your patio is great. Looks comfy.
I love your spring cleaning checklist! That’s really all you need to do to make your outdoor space look inviting and beautiful. Next spring I would like to add some decorative shudders to the outside of my house. It looks so bare right now, but I think the shudders will make it much more attractive. Thank you for all of the helpful tips!
can you please come decorate for me? i’m horrible. I love your style!
Haha thanks Lindsay! Most of the time I just wing it. 😉