A patio can be a big investment in time and money. Now is the time to slow down and create a beautiful patio design. Remember, you'll have this patio for years. It's like creating an outdoor room for your home.
You want to feel great in your patio. Your patio design should consider function & design. Here's some quick tips to get you started...
Sit down. Grab your patio furniture. Sit down where you want your patio. If you don't have your furniture yet, grab a card table and chairs - use kitchen chairs - anything that will approximate the size of your furniture. Don't forget your grill! If it will be on the patio - get it over there.
Ok, now that you've got your chair pulled up, take a look around. Ask yourself some questions:
Will the furniture block the patio door?
How are the views?
Will you need to block some views?
Will everyone have room to move their chairs?
Will the person at the grill have plenty of room behind them?
Is your patio area big enough? Asking these questions now will save you plenty of grief later.
Walk around your patio area. If you can, mark out where you think the edge of the patio would be.
Can you walk around the furniture comfortably?
Is it blocking traffic anywhere?
If you're planning for a fire pit, think about safety. A raised fire pit is safer for families with small children. Leave plenty of room on the patio for people to sit and have walking space behind them.
Grab design clues from your home and garden. Does your home have a warm, cottage feel? Bring that feeling into the style and materials of your patio. Love modern design? Concrete might be just the thing for you.
The hardscape - decks, patios, and furniture - is where you start putting your stamp on things. Plan well. It will make you stand out from all the neighbors. You'll have that warm feeling whenever you enjoy your new patio. Your signature should be all over your garden.
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