Decorating Outdoors: Making the Most of What you Have

Is it possible to transform your beautiful outdoor space without spending a dime? HGTV.com explores ways to get creative by making the most of what you already have.

First up: Play up the unexpected. Below, a chair makes a great alternative to a side table, and its imperfect patina makes it a charming vignette.

Painting a rug on your porch is a money-saving alternative that’s also waterproof and doesn’t need to be cleaned!

Build a living wall by making your cinderblocks moonlight as planters. Just stack and fill!

Other hints: create vignettes with potted plants in varying shapes and heights, and repurposing indoor furniture from the attic for use outside.