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We asked our followers to submit photos of their outdoor areas for a chance to win furniture and a custom design for their space. Our three finalists: Zoe, Judy, and Nancy, each had a custom mood board developed for their space, but to decide the final winner, we put it to a vote in the POLYWOOD community.

Browse the curated looks for all three spaces and see how we brought the winner’s mood board to life—it may even inspire a backyard makeover of your own.

Space #1: Zoe

An empty wooden deck with rain falling on the surface with trees visible in the background.

Don’t let the rain fool you, this space had so much potential! Zoe’s mission was to create a cozy seating arrangement on her upper deck while enjoying a dining set on the lower. We couldn’t have agreed with this vision more. Here was our styling solution for Zoe.

A mood board showing a deck with a railing and trees in the background with this text above: [INSPIRATION]. Next to the deck image are fabric and HDPE lumber swatches in various shades of brown, green, yellow, and tan. Text between the swatches reads: [WOODSY COLORS WITH FUN ACCENTS].

Inspiration

We knew right away that a woodsy color scheme was the perfect fit for Zoe’s tree-shrouded home. We opted for mahogany-hued furniture and sand-shaded cushions to complement the dark decking, leafy green decor, and navy accents to bring a bit of drama to the aesthetic.

A mood board titled [POLYWOOD, Style My Space, Zoe's Style]. Below it is a POLYWOOD Vineyard Deep Seating Loveseat in Mahogany with Spiced Burlap cushions, a khaki geometric patterned rug, green floral plates, and navy and tan-and-green-striped fabric swatches. Mahogany, Ash, Myrtle Green, Khaki, and Navy color swatches are shown at the bottom.

Featured: Vineyard Deep Seating Loveseat in Mahogany/Spiced Burlap

Space #2: Judy

Collage of four images of a wooden deck with aluminum furniture, potted plants, a hot tub, and a grill, taken from various angles. One image shows a woman with an umbrella.

Judy caught our attention with this spacious, wooden patio. She utilized her space to relax and visit with friends, so it’s understandable that she requested a comfortable seating arrangement. Here was our concept for Judy.

A mood board showing a red brick wall with the text above: [INSPIRATION]. Shown next to the brick image are an ecru fabric swatch, a pink Hawaiian coral peony, and tan decking. Text between reads: [NEUTRAL TONES WITH CORAL ACCENTS].

Inspiration

We wanted to highlight the warm brick siding of Judy’s home, so we selected dining and lounge furniture in complementing wood tones, along with creamy fabrics and tan decor. Flowers and tableware in a happy coral hue would brighten the space and enhance its visual appeal.

Space #3: Nancy

A two-story dark grey house with white trim, a black shingled roof, and tall trees in the background. Two greige plastic lounge chairs sit on the attached dove grey stone patio that leads into a grassy backyard.

Nancy had been patiently waiting for spring when submitting her space for our contest, and we don’t blame her. This large outdoor space is the kind of blank canvas designers dream of. She was looking for a comfortable conversation set and an area to dine alfresco. What that in mind, this is how we envisioned Nancy’s yard.

A mood board showing a plant by a window with a black background with this text above: [INSPIRATION]. Next to the window image are white and lime green HDPE lumber swatches and charcoal-colored siding. Text between the swatches reads: [MONOCHROMATIC WITH COLOR POP].

Inspiration

We couldn’t resist suggesting a pop of color against this home’s facade. A bright white dining set could continue the grey and white monochromatic theme, while vibrant green lounge pieces would introduce contrast to the space, offsetting nicely against the cool greys of the exterior hardscapes, siding, and trim.

A mood board titled [POLYWOOD, Style My Space, Nancy's Style]. Below it is a POLYWOOD Round 18-Inch Side Table in Lime, a greige patterned rug, grey concrete and tan wood swatches, and a green fern. Silver, Lime, Charcoal, Off-White, and Wood color swatches are shown at the bottom.

Featured: Round 18" Side Table in Lime

The WINNER: Zoe

Drumroll, please. Our community voted for this space’s makeover, which was completed just in time for Zoe to enjoy a barbecue with her family on Mother’s Day. What a perfect way to enjoy their new furniture together. Check out Zoe’s take on our design inspiration—she loves it, and so do we!

“We are very happy with everything that was sent, and we are already dreaming up how to style our future fire pit with POLYWOOD Adirondack chairs.”
– Zoe