AllisonSkiff's Exterior + Pool Collection on LTK

Exterior + Pool

By AllisonSkiff

Exterior lighting, pool patio and diy tools I use for maximum curb appeal 🏡🌳⛱️☀️

Nothing humbles you faster than seeing what two tons of rock looks like in your driveway ☠️

If you caught part one, you know this backyard started as a weed-filled rock bed with a few sad pine trees.

After clearing everything out and laying the paver base, this week was all about finishing the layout and installing the turf.

But remember that diamond layout I teased in part one? I was so sure of that plan that I bought all the turf in advance… and now that I’ve switched to a straight design, I’m getting nervous I might run out.

So what do you think — do I have enough to finish, or am I headed back to the hardware store before the reveal? Make sure you stick around to find out what’s next!

#OutdoorDIY #DIYLandscaping #PaverProject #ArtificialTurf #DIYBackyard #BackyardMakeover #OutdoorLiving #HomeImprovement #DIYProject #WeekendProjects #DIYHomeProjects #TurfInstallation

That Charleston old money feel without all the work 🕯️

One of the easiest ways to elevate your exterior lighting: flickering “gas-style” bulbs. They screw right into your existing lanterns, no gas line or electrician needed, and instantly give your home that high-end, old-world charm. The best part? They’re $6 each making this one of the simplest outdoor upgrades you’ll ever do.

#DIY #HomeUpgrade #OutdoorLighting #ExteriorDesign #BudgetFriendly #EasyDIYHack #HomeImprovement #CurbAppeal #AmazonFinds #AmazonHome #Amazon #LoveWhereYouLive #AffordableDesign

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That Charleston old money feel without all the work 🕯️

One of the easiest ways to elevate your exterior lighting: flickering “gas-style” bulbs. They screw right into your existing lanterns, no gas line or electrician needed, and instantly give your home that high-end, old-world charm. The best part? They’re $6 each making this one of the simplest outdoor upgrades you’ll ever do.

#DIY #HomeUpgrade #OutdoorLighting #ExteriorDesign #BudgetFriendly #EasyDIYHack #HomeImprovement #CurbAppeal #AmazonFinds #AmazonHome #Amazon #LoveWhereYouLive #AffordableDesign

Moody | Cozy | Cozy Interiors | Moody Aesthetic | Secondhand | vintage | home improvement | renovation | traditional | interior design | design inspo | home decor | antiques | thrifted finds | collected home | thrifting | affordable decor | DIY | facebook marketplace | FBMP | estate sales | sustainable | upcycle | Nashville

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The pool patio got a little glow up this year ✨

After saying goodbye to my beloved yellow umbrella (RIP), I gave this space a mini refresh—new piped cushions that look custom, vintage-style scalloped umbrellas I’m obsessed with, and the best umbrella table “Look for Less” I’ve ever found.

While I’m dreaming of cast iron loungers someday, for now we’re working with what we have—and it’s giving retro resort on a budget 🖤

Let’s hear it for budget-friendly upgrades that feel like a big win 👏

#outdoorlivingspace #pooldecor #summerpatio #exterior #outdoorfurniture #outdoordesign #budgetfriendly #umbrella #pool #thelookforless #patiostyling #vintagemodernhome #moodyhome #southernlivingstyle #diyhomemakeover

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My umbrellas are back in stock and are on sale! These have been such a fun addition! #summer #umbrellas #outdoorliving #outdoorfurniture #pool #patiofurniture #retrostyle

#LTKSeasonal #LTKStyleTip #LTKHome

My cushions are also on sale! They’re 5” thick and haven’t lost their firmness after using them all summer. I think the piping is such an elevated touch 😍 #poolside #poolpatio #patiofurniture #chaiselounge #patiochairs #outdoorliving #cushions #pool #outdoorstyle

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The best look for less I’ve ever found! These umbrella tables will help your umbrella stay upright all summer long, plus serve as a table for your drinks and look cute while working hard.

#exteriordecor #patiodecor #pool #table #umbrellatable #outdoorliving #outdoordecor #summerrefresh

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The pool patio got a little glow up this year ✨

After saying goodbye to my beloved yellow umbrella (RIP), I gave this space a mini refresh—new piped cushions that look custom, vintage-style scalloped umbrellas I’m obsessed with, and the best umbrella table “Look for Less” I’ve ever found.

While I’m dreaming of cast iron loungers someday, for now we’re working with what we have—and it’s giving retro resort on a budget ⛱️

Comment SHOP and I’ll send everything straight to your inbox

Check out the full post on allisonskiff.com for all the sources + to see what else I plan to add.

Let’s hear it for budget-friendly upgrades that feel like a big win 👏

#outdoorlivingspace #pooldecor #summerpatio #exterior #outdoorfurniture #outdoordesign #budgetfriendly #umbrella #pool #thelookforless #patiostyling #vintagemodernhome #moodyhome #southernlivingstyle #diyhomemakeover

Moody | Cozy | Cozy Interiors | Moody Aesthetic | Secondhand | vintage | historic | renovation | traditional | interior design | design inspo | home decor | antiques | thrifted finds | collected home | thrifting | affordable decor | DIY | facebook marketplace | FBMP | estate sales | sustainable | upcycle | Nashville

Pool umbrellas for your patio that are so pretty it's hard to choose just one! The scalloped umbrellas get me everytime although I love a good striped umbrella too!

#pool #poolumbrella #umbrella
#summerrefresh #poolpatio #patiodecor #outdoordecor #outdoorliving #summer

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This $57 pressure washer attachment? She’s the reason I actually relaxed last weekend instead of pressure washing until sunset.

The pool deck typically takes 8 hours to do with a regular pressure washer, but this 14 inch attachment on wheels helped me knock it out in under 2 hours.

If your weekends are for living, not scrubbing—comment “SHOP” and I’ll send the link straight to your inbox. 💌 Ps - it’s currently on sale for Prime Day!

Time saved: 6 hours.
Sanity saved: immeasurable.

#diy #homeimprovement #diyprojects #outdoorliving #clean #cleaning #patio #amazon #amazonhome #amazonfinds #primeday #primedaydeals #amazonfind

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Sometimes hiring out is the best decision for the project, your wallet and your sanity. Landscaping and I are still getting to know each other, so I felt like calling in the pro’s was the right move for my front yard landscaping makeover. No regrets at all.

Take a gander through where we are today, and where we started from. Proof that home takes time (but just keep going).

Sharing all the details today on AllisonSkiff.com as well as plans for the backyard pool area which are happening next!

#exterior #landscpaing #painting #exteriordesign #landscapedesign #transformation #beforeandafter #home #lovewhereyoulive

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My new copper lanterns! These are the large size by visual comfort and I’m so excited to have them installed flanking my front entry. Instant curb appeal!

#exterior #copper #lanterns #lighting

#LTKStyleTip #LTKHome

Is there anything better than copper?

These copper lanterns have been a dream of mine since last September, so you can imagine how excited I am to finally have them installed! They're the perfect compliment to my new moody exterior.

The biggest thing for me is scale...head to AllisonSKiff.com for my tips on scaling exterior lighting to size. Search “copper.”

🏡 Follow along @allisonskiffdotcom as I continue to renovate my brick colonial home in Nashville, TN

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#exterior #curbappeal #copper #lighting #traditional

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The evolution of the house exterior feels like it’s been forever in the making but it was worth the wait. Charcoal brown trim, copper gutters and a fresh start with the landscaping has this house finally feeling like me. I can’t wait to see these snowball hydrangeas bloom!

#exterior #landscpaing #painting #exteriordesign #landscapedesign #transformation #beforeandafter #home #lovewhereyoulive

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Which would you pick? Big pavers or the smaller ones (what I have)? Either way I plan on stacking them for a grander look!

#exteriordesign #landscaping #exterior #home #outdoorliving

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHome

You don’t always need a landscaper—you just need the right tool. 💪🌳

I used the Kobalt Pole Saw to clean up the big trees on my property, and let me tell you… it made trimming tall branches so much easier (and kinda fun?).

If you’ve got overgrown trees or low-hanging limbs, this is the tool you didn’t know you needed. No ladder gymnastics required.

#LowesPartner #LowesFinds #Sponsored #DIYtools #PowerTools #KobaltTools #PowerToolsForWomen #OutdoorDIY #BackyardProjects #WomenWhoDIY #LandscapingTips #TreeTrimming #HomeMaintenance #WeekendProject #GardenGoals #LoveWhereYouLive

From a weed-filled rock bed with a few sad pine trees… to this.

Two tons of rock, sixty pavers, nineteen bags of sand, and a few too many trips to @loweshomeimprovement later—this backyard is finally finished.

The turf is down, the pavers are perfectly spaced, and I can officially say this one was worth every bucket of granite.

Sharing a full step by step tutorial today on AllisonSkiff.com along with everything I used for this project.

#OutdoorDIY #Transformation #BackyardMakeover #DIYLandscaping #DIYBackyard #PaverProject #ArtificialTurf #BackyardReveal #OutdoorLiving #WeekendProjects #HomeImprovement #DIYProject #BeforeAndAfter #BackyardGoals

Moody | Cozy | Cozy Interiors | Moody Aesthetic | Secondhand | vintage | home improvement | renovation | traditional | interior design | design inspo | home decor | antiques | thrifted finds | collected home | thrifting | affordable decor | DIY | facebook marketplace | FBMP | estate sales | sustainable | upcycle | Nashville

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKFindsUnder100 #LTKHome

Planning the overhaul of the back pool patio. I removed the old rocks and dead plants, and plan to lay these pavers with faux grass for a clean and hassle free look. I also added a boxwood privacy fence to the black fence that borders the neighbors house.

#diy #landscape #diyprojects #exterior #outdoorprojrcts

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHome

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