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The patio is a really important part of the garden if you have one and, for most people who have a patio, it’s a hugely important part of the home as a whole too. In the summer it can be a wonderful place to hang out and spend time with family or even entertain guests. And all year round, it can be the kind of place where you can look after some plants and generally keep it looking great. But how can you make the most of it? Here are just a few improvements you might consider making to your patio this year.
Repave It
First of all, if you feel that your patio has possibly seen better days, you might want to think about repaving it. This is something that can be easier than you think to achieve, and it’s the kind of process that will make your patio look like new - because it will be new! You can repair a patio yourself pretty easily, but if you are unsure about that, you can also get some help from someone who knows what they are doing. You might even just want to repave parts of it that are cracked, for instance, rather than the whole thing.
Install Some Blinds
A lot of people don’t realize this, but you can actually get a whole range of outdoor patio blinds, and these can be a very modern addition to any patio if you are keen on trying to improve it considerably. Patio blinds of this kind can be a great way to make the space more private, and gives you the option to control the light levels too, so it’s definitely something that you will want to consider for that reason. You might be surprised at how much cozier the space is as a result of these
Embrace The Lighting
Ideally, your patio should have some lighting in it, in order to make sure that you are doing all you can to keep it looking its best, and to make it a much more liveable space too. If you really embrace the lighting element of your patio, you should find that you are able to radically improve the whole space, so it’s something that you should think about at least. You can opt for focal areas or simply have one big light, but in either case it’s something you should think about.
Make It Comfortable
Something that everyone can probably agree on is that a patio should ideally be as comfortable as possible. Making a patio comfortable is actually easier than you might think, but it’s mostly to do with having a few choice items of furniture around, so you might want to start shopping around for such items as soon as possible. Just having those items in place can help you to really improve your patio considerably, so it’s something that you should think about as soon as you can. You’ll have a comfortable and liveable patio in no time.
I'd like to have a patio like that.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. We don't do patio anymore. Why? I don't have a clue.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week, my friend. ♥
What great ideas! We have a small backyard patio and it's rarely covered from the heat. I would have never thought about installing blinds. We have a cloth that hangs but I don't think it's doing the job! I will need to look into the blinds and see if that works better.
ReplyDeleteMaureen | www.littlemisscasual.com
I love outdoor lighting. I would actually love to put up some strings of Edison lights around my patio.
ReplyDeleteOur patio is pretty comfortable, but I would love to get some new lighting for it soon. Whenever it starts to cool off we will spend more time out there and will spruce it up a bit.
ReplyDeleteThere are some really lovely ideas here for sure. I always thing a cosy patio is the best with soft furnishings and nice lighting xx
ReplyDeleteThose are some great ideas there to make any patio look amazing and relaxing. I totally agree that a good lighting can make a big difference.
ReplyDeleteComfort is something that can never be compromised on. And if classy decor n accessories are available for patio improvement, it's a bliss.
ReplyDeleteShilpa Bindlish
We just had our garden done to remove the grass and create one big slabbed area! I can't wait to work on adding some of these ideas to it next year.
ReplyDeleteIt looks cool and never had one before. I would love to try it and enjoy a good day out. Thank you for sharing though!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a patio to follow your advise. Each is different and definitely elevate both looks and comfort. I think adding some lights is the best, that is what I would go for myself
ReplyDeleteLighting is very important for a patio. It can really add to the ambience in the evenings and make it look really pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh that patio is absolutely lovely! I'd love to have one like that
ReplyDeleteThis has given me some inspiration for our patio. It certainly could use some attention. I want to make it nice for when guest come over.
ReplyDeleteHhhhmmm...the idea of adding on the blinds sounds better! I mean, what is a patio without some blinds?
ReplyDeleteI have being on the patio even in the winters. My vote goes for patio blinds. Extremely necessary for privacy and solitude.
ReplyDeleteMy patio needs a new stain job for me to be comfortable. It was supposed to last 20 years and only lasted 2 before it started looking bad. But curtains would be nice to block out our neighbors!
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