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Patio Renovation Options to Consider

The patio is one of the most neglected parts of most houses despite having functional and aesthetic importance. The suitable flower pots, furniture, and patio blinds can improve your patio’s look and make it more useful. We’ve asked experts who deal in patio blinds to give you some options to consider, and they got some great ideas for you.

Luxury mediterranean style patio renovation, photo taken in Italy.

Plan Your Patio Renovation

Redesigning your patio can be exciting when you plan the project. First, define the functionality of the patio.

Do you want to create a friendly, cozy space for you and your significant other?

Or maybe you want a more open and inviting space to host your guests?

Your answers to these questions will help you see the big picture for your redesigning patio project.

If you have children or pets, you must consider them when planning your patio renovation.

Next, sit down and imagine the aesthetics you want to incorporate into the project.

Do you want the area to look modern and clean or chic and vibrant?

Is there a specific view you’d like, or maybe you want it to be more private and secluded?

Be Realistic

It’s essential to be realistic and keep the ground realities of starting your project.

That design you saw on Instagram may look good and all, but does it gel with and look natural in your space?

If not, go back to the drawing board. And perhaps most importantly, set a budget and temper your expectations accordingly.

That brick oven may fit in perfectly, but do you have enough spare money to buy all the stuff that goes into its construction?

Entertainment Space

A patio can be a great extension to your home’s functional space.

Consider renovating it into an outdoor entertainment space.

This could be a relaxing abode where you watch the beautiful sunset while vibing to your playlist.

You could also add a firepit where you and your children spend the evenings, enjoy the warmth of the blaze, have hot cocoa and toasted marshmallows.

It is also a good idea to turn your patio into an outdoor cinema with an outdoor projector and sound system. 

Spice up Your Landscaping Game

Plantlife can spice up your patio by adding dashes of soothing, organic colors.

Even with a couple of flowerpots, you’ll start to notice a huge difference.

But why stop there? Place vivid flower pots on those unused spaces like the window panes.

A vase on the patio table doesn’t hurt either.

If there isn’t enough space, consider hanging small baskets from the ceiling containing flowering plants or vines that will grow downwards and wrap around the patio’s mullions. 

Don’t Forget Hardscaping.

Hardscaping is a vital element of your patio.

Be sure to determine what are the right materials for your patio renovation.

Natural stone or concrete work is excellent as ever, but porcelain and even recycled materials are becoming more common.

Walkways or steps can be used to add to the aesthetics.

They also serve to differentiate functional areas with color schemes.

Traditional benches are a timeless classic; however, the market is full of excellent and cheap patio furniture offerings.

Of course, you could always repaint your current furniture to fit your renovated patio.


Resources:

https://www.fivestaroutdoors.com.au/products/outdoor-blinds/
https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-hardscape-2131060

About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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