Tips for Designing Your Outdoor Patio Space

Designing a comfortable, cozy, useful, and welcoming patio space is a fun and affordable way to expand your entertainment capabilities at home and make better use of your backyard. Below are some easy tips you can use to get started designing.

Choose the Right Patio Furniture

Shop around and choose the best patio furniture for the type of entertaining you most enjoy. Think about the amount of space you have to work with, the number of people you plan to entertain, and how much use it will get. You want something durable enough to withstand the elements, but mobile enough to put away in the winter months if you need to. Online stores like Design Furnishings can give you more options to choose from and make the selection easier.

Accessorize

Just like the right pillows and curtains make a couch pop inside, the same is true of your outdoor decor. Invest in some heavy duty, water resistant, and washable pillows and cushions that you like. Outdoor decorations, wind chimes, birdbaths, decorative rain gauges, and thermometers are some fun ways to add charm and personality to your space.

Go Green

Use plants to make your patio space unique. You can use a variety of pots and containers to add flowers, greenery, fruit trees, vegetable plants, and herbs to your outdoor area. These plants can provide ambiance, shade, aroma, and even food!

Add a Fire Bit or BBQ Area

As long as space allows, the fire pit or BBQ will likely be the focal point and gathering place of your patio. Few things speak of warm summer nights or crisp fall evenings like gathering around a campfire to roast marshmallows, sing songs, and chat. Since your patio furniture may not be easily moved, consider having some lightweight easily moved chairs or cushions to sit on.

Make it Personal

It is easy (and wise) to think about entertaining when designing a patio, but don’t forget yourself. Make sure to design something you will use and enjoy. If you love reading in the shade, hang a hammock and place a small table nearby so you can enjoy quiet time with your favorite book, and a glass of lemonade. If you love meditating, include a secluded area and a small fountain. If you are an animal lover, create a welcoming space for woodland creatures with feeders and waterers so you can enjoy watching them. Whatever your passion, try to incorporate it into your design.

When weather permits, there is nothing much more enjoyable than sitting and socializing with friends, family, and neighbors outdoors on your patio. Use these tips to create a space that best serves your needs and that you absolutely love!