Think of a patio as your own private oasis. Most patios are surfaced with something hard like bricks, cement, treated wood or paving stones. Most homes that have patios in towns and cities have enclosed patios. This keeps the world out of your garden, allowing you and your family to enjoy the privacy of your outdoor space.

Patio designs are better if they’re simple. This is a small space and too much clutter not only detracts from the peace and calm of a patio but from its attractiveness. A patio should be designed like a room. You don’t want to sit in a room packed with as much furniture as possible and you don’t want to sit on a patio that’s crammed full of every plant imaginable, hordes of lawn gnomes and seating for twelve.

Patios are great places to keep a reasonable number of potted plants including small trees, herbs, fruits and vegetables (like strawberries or cherry tomatoes), and of course, all types of flowers. The edge of a patio is also a great place to put a raised bed to plant more of the above. Remember to consider the light available when choosing plants.

Patio trellises offer even more privacy to a patio. As the patio is separated from the outside world, so can it be separated from the rest of the garden. Creeping vines planted on trellises offer a semblance of privacy and a visual separation from other spaces. Think about the flow of space on your patio before selecting trellises.

Hot tubs are nice additions to a patio. If you enjoy using a hot tub and have the financial resources to buy one and support the cost of keeping it hot, it might make a pleasant oasis on your patio during cool weather.

Think about lighting for your patio. You will probably want to bring candles and lanterns out onto your patio to throw a soothing light. Other lighting is important if you want to read at night on the patio or if you enjoy entertaining there in the evening. Think about what kind of glow your chosen lights cast and on what. Do you want to keep the hot tub in shadow? Would you like a stronger light near your favorite chair? Will a certain type of lighting accentuate your favorite parts of the patio? Think before installation!

A great looking patio can be a sanctuary in your home where you can enjoy your privacy, enjoy outdoor recreation or entertain your friends and family. Before you start your patio take some time to sit down and plan it out. You’ll be glad that you did.

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