It's the season to spruce up your patio

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With the warmer weather comes a chance to refresh and redecorate your outdoor space. Here are some ideas for changes, big and small, that will help you enjoy outdoor living even more this season.

Cook with style

If you've ever envisioned an outdoor kitchen but can't commit to a major renovation, Crate & Barrel's modular kitchen units might be the solution. The brand offers two cabinet styles: dramatic black metallic Alfresco (pictured) and Batten with a light wood finish. Countertops are a luxurious touch of polished white quartz with marble-like veining. To help homeowners create a custom kitchen that fits their floorplan, Crate & Barrel offers a free design service for all outdoor and indoor projects, and says it aims to complete all projects within 72 hours.

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Prices start at $899 for a single unit and up to $20,494 for a complete kitchen | Crate & Barrel

Shine

Soft, indirect lighting enhances any occasion, formal or casual. Hampton Bay's elegant battery-operated 6-light LED outdoor Bolton chandelier adds a touch of glamour to any outdoor setting. Cordless, this gold-accented chandelier is easy to install on your gazebo or patio structure with no assembly required. Remote control included.

$129 | Home Depot

Relaxed luxury

Answering the call for stylish yet relaxing features in outdoor furniture, designers are turning to the silhouette and comfort of indoor sofas and lounge chairs. West Elm's new Cavalla sofa, which appears to have taken inspiration from Patricia Urquiola's iconic Tufted Sofa, is a perfect example of this trend. Designed for deep, sink-in comfort, Cavalla is constructed with a metal frame stuffed with foam and fiber and covered in a woven upholstery that's weather-friendly and mold- and mildew-resistant.

$1,499 | West Elm

Hot shades

If sunshine and warm weather lift your spirits, the bright yellow and citrus green hues of our new outdoor tabletop collection, Bröggan, will brighten up your al fresco table. Featuring a bright, geometric polka dot pattern, the collection includes bowls, glass goblets and carafes, tablecloths, napkins and trays. Complement the look with lumbar cushions and throws in the same pattern and colour to make dinner around the table even more relaxed.

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From $3.99 | IKEA

Putting up walls

As much as people are drawn to open-plan living, there's also the allure of separate spaces – something that can be hard to achieve outdoors. Enter Barette Outdoor Living's freestanding decorative screen. The 2×4 foot panels are mounted on a freestanding black metal frame. Made from lightweight reinforced polypropylene, the panels can be stacked up to three together for added privacy with an aluminum frame kit (sold separately). The black screen comes in a variety of patterns, the one shown here has an Aztec motif. Great for dividing up a space or simply as a privacy screen. Assembly required.

Decorative panels are $35.98, frame kits are $169 | Home Depot

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