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Writer's pictureKiera Peterson

How To Make Your Patio More Functional And Attractive

Patios are a great asset for a house as they act as the perfect area for recreation and leisure. Though your patio may be aesthetically pleasing with features such as shrubs and flowers and other embellishments, but their job is not only to add an appealing factor but to serve a functional purpose as well. You can redefine its functionality with the addition of some essential elements.

Top 5 Redesign Ideas for Your Patio

Here are the top 5 recommended things that you can include in your patio to achieve the perfect look and design:

  1. Accessorize

You can add engaging yet useful accessories to your patio, such as small tables with attractive patterns and designs, flower-tops, and so on to increase its look and appeal. The significance of such accessories is that they look good in every season.

  1. Multi-purpose benches

Benches for seating which act as storage boxes serve a great purpose for stacking materials to use in the area frequently. Such materials can include toys for kids, decoration items, or other such items for the patio.

  1. Umbrellas

Items such as umbrellas protect from the scorching heat and thus provide shade in summers. What’s the use of a patio if you cannot sit out in the summers as well? To achieve this, large freestanding or table-inset umbrellas are the common accessories of patios and terraces which provide shade for sitting out and to enjoy nature. You can select the colour and fabric of the umbrella that suits or compliments your entire patio. Patterned umbrellas are quite a rage as they bring a funky element to even a dull patio. You may even put a glass or fibreglass sheet overhead over the entire patio or over a portion of it.

  1. Furniture and furnishings

Furniture is a vital part of patios as they pose a highly functional purpose of seating and even dining. If you wish to install the permanent furniture, make sure it is resistant to all weather conditions. You can choose it in varying t colour schemes and embellish it with pretty fabrics. A rustic earthen stone table would look nice with a stone wall. Other than seats, cushions, and tables, you can even install a television set on an exterior wall along with stereo speakers, outdoor kitchen, and a barbeque area.

If you do not wish to install permanent furniture due to constant rains or storms, you can go for portable furniture and furnishings instead. Such furniture includes items which are light in weight so that they can be moved from outside to inside or under the shade easily by anyone. Also, even if you choose small sized items, you can increase its appeal by smartly choosing the patterns, designs, colour, and fabric. For example, chrome fabrics, vintage patinas, and brightly coloured items, majorly add to the look of the patio.

  1. Amply Lighting

To enjoy sitting in your patio at any time of the day, ensure that you have ample lighting facility in the entire area. By installing lights such as LED bulbs, solar lights, or even strings of lamps, you can host parties or sit out in the area to hang with friends. All these features and additions play a crucial role in improving the look and functionality of a patios. You can even contact a professional who can suggest you the perfect combinations and helps you to choose from the above set of items that would suit your patio amicably. Also, make sure to use superior quality and weather-resistant products.

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