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Published at Friday, October 05th, 2018 - 22:52:28 PM. Patio. By Alek.

Have You Considered These Patio Ideas? Having a charming patio that you can use in the warm weather is a fun way to extend the living space of your home. But installing a patio can be ambitious since there are many different styles and types - here are some great patio ideas that might help you create a wonderful outdoor living space which might have you finding yourself spending more time outdoors than in! Plants An outdoor area needs lots of lush plants and the patio is just the place to have them. Decorating your patio area with great plants in containers in addition to having a garden area planted near the patio. Use large containers and planters of different shapes and sizes and group them together for effect. You should set 3 or 5 containers together in a group - using an odd number instead of an even number always looks better. Patio Furniture Todays patio furniture is versatile - weatherproof plastic that looks like wicker, painted metal and woods like redwood or teak are popular. While buying cheap patio furniture might seem attractive, quality pieces will save you money in the long run. Be sure to get cushions that are weather proof and pieces that are easy to clean as outdoor furniture does get dirty fairly quickly. Patio Accessories Depending on what your patio ideas are, you can have a small table and chairs or an outdoor grilling station and bar. How far should you go? Consider the space you have for your patio as well as your budget. Depending on your budget, you might think about including a fire pit, seating, cooking area, hot tub, fountain, lighting and an outdoor bar. Patio Surface Of course, the most important aspect of your patio is the surface and this is something you should choose before anything else. Again, you want to keep it in a matching style to your home so if you have a more formal or brick face home then brick might be a good choice. A garden style patio might be perfect with pavers that look like flat stones. You can also use different style pavers, flagstone, sandstone or even marble. When choosing a material for your patio consider the durability and easy of cleaning as well as installation. Patio Style When you are designing your patio, you might keep your overall house style in mind. Your patio design should match the style and age of the house. A Victorian style home might look best with an intricate patio complete with wrought iron furniture. A Spanish style home would look great with a Mediterranean style patio. When designing your patio, think about bringing the indoor style of your home to your outdoor room. Coming up with great patio ideas is as easy as going down to your local home improvement store and looking at the selection of patio blocks, pavers, furniture and accessories. Then take your ideas home and design a patio that will give you an extra outdoor room to enjoy.

Things to Consider When Installing a Patio When it comes to installing a patio, there is more to it than just blocking off a chunk of your yard and pouring down cement. These days there are many different styles, paving materials, uses, and sizes of patios. Before you start on your patio, you need to consider the shape and size of your property, how you intend to use your patio, and the style of your home and garden. From there you can determine Placement, Shape, Size, and Paving Materials for your patio. When deciding where to place your patio, it is very important to consider multiple aspects and ask yourself a few questions. What is the purpose for your patio? Do you intend to entertain large groups of people, or host intimate gatherings? Depending on the purpose of your patio, you then need to consider the proximity to your home. If you are installing a fireplace or fire pit, you need to make sure there is a good distance between your home and where the fire will be contained. You need to look at the available space in your yard. An over-sized patio will overtake a smaller yard. Another consideration is the amount of sun or shade you desire. If you plan to use your patio for sunbathing, you need to make sure it is in a sunny spot. Shapes of patios are: Square, Circular, or Free-form. Square patios are the most common and can blend well with formal or contemporary gardens. If you like to entertain a lot of people, a large square or rectangular patio is a great way to go. Circular patios can either be a full circle or a half circle. The full circle patio is generally independent of other hardscapes and usually feature a focal point. Half circle patios abut either a building, such as your home, or another hardscape form, like a garden wall. Circular patios blend well into landscapes since there are no hard edges that stand out. Free-form patios are asymmetrical, less predictable, and great for more informal gardens. Determining the size of your patio is very important. As stated above, a large patio can overwhelm a smaller yard, and vice versa. You can figure out how large your patio needs to be by deciding on how you intend to use it and how many people it should fit. Measure the size of your yard to see how much area you are working with, how much space you are willing to allot to your patio, etc. One good tip Ive come across, is to buy your patio furniture before you install your patio, arrange it where you expect your patio to be, and observe how the space is used, where people walk, etc. This will help you see just how much room is needed for walk space around the furniture, accessories, and more. Once you have the shape, size, and purpose of your patio planned out, you can then move on to selecting appropriate paving materials. Before you jump right in and order slate tiles to go next to your pool, you need to ask yourself the following ten questions: • What is my budget? • What is the area that I need to cover? • How safe is this material for my type of patio? • How durable is it? • What are my drainage needs? What types of materials support those needs? • How long does it take to install this material? • Is this something I could install myself? (good if you are doing a DIY project) • What type of texture do I want? Will people be sitting or standing on this surface? • How easily maintained is the material? • What is the appearance I am going for? Patios may seem like a simple task anyone can take on, but for a great patio that you are proud of and excited to show off, a little bit of time and thought needs to be put into the planning process.