We have the rest of the house sparkling clean but we forgot about one of the most important place at home. A place where we'd probably will be judged as a homemaker or even the way we decorate and care for the rest of the house. More often than not, a guest will probably have their mind up about this even before they enter our house. A pretty bad looking and unattended patio will turn anyone of instantly. Just because it is in the outdoor, don't leave nature to tend to it. It can become a wonderful place to be in and even look at if you simply follow the guidelines that are provided here for you.
Concept
For most houses, (with the exception of the likes of the Trump or Winfrey Mansion) the patio is a noticeably small area. A normal patio could house up to only ten people, hence the first step of decorating your patio is to decide on the approach of decorating the little space. Naturally, one would want to make the patio appears to be bigger that its actual size and so, the best concept to be employed is the minimalist approach. Decorate your patio around the lines of this method and in return, you will get a cozy and airy little place.
Furniture
Deciding on the concept is half the work done and now you must proceed to selecting the ideal furniture to be housed in your small patio space. The following are a few rules you have to abide in order to utilize the minimalist approach:
1.When deciding on the furniture, a small space would ideally suit medium size furniture. Some makes the mistakes of putting small size furniture at their small patio in a hope that it will create an illusion of a bigger space. This is wrong because small furniture will make the place bare. Large furniture on the other hand will take up too much room and make your space looks crowded. For your patio, there are just so many variety of furniture to choose from. You can have a rocking chair, a Japanese table, rattan chest, coffee table and a sofa or a settee if want. Choose the best combination, probably a settee and rocking chair. Whatever it is, use your creativity and do a little mix and match until you find your perfect combination before you buy anything. Shop for the furniture at stores or online but be sure to select the best available price you can find.
2.Another great tip for selecting your patio furniture is to go for something that can function as a storage unit as it can help you to maximize space usage. A chest that can double as a coffee table is useful as you can also put magazines and other reading materials in it. It will also provide you with the elegant and classy look.
3. Choose the right materials for your outdoor cushions. If you wish to create a cozy and homey ambience for your patio, get a few outdoor cushions for your wicker settee. The best kind is always the water-resistant kind, as they are armored against not just rainwater, but also from spills. So if barbeque sauce and soda drink spills have stopped you from hosting a barbeque party all these while, then worry no more. Get water-resistant material for your cushions and happily hose down the spills with your garden hose right after the party.
Patio Knick-Knacks: Patio Umbrella and Hammock
Two other items you probably would like to add to your patio is probably a patio umbrella and a hammock. An umbrella is useful for providing shade to your patio. When you select these two items, be sure to go for the ones made from water resistant fabric and for the umbrella a sun-tolerant fabric too. Water-resistant fabric will simplify the cleaning process and while sun tolerant fabrics will ensure that the fabric will not be easily faded due to exposure to the sun and you needn't to constantly replace the umbrella.
Patio Knick-Knacks: Patio Heaters
Patio are usually fully utilized during summer or spring. Why let that be the case? You can use you patio throughout the year by having your patio equipped with a patio heater. There are a few types that you can go for namely the standing heater, ceiling heater and portable heater. Families with small children can go for ceiling heaters for it is portable and less dangerous than the other two. Think about the source of fuel such as propane, natural gas, infrared and electric before you go scouting for one.
Why not go ahead and start your weekend patio project? The end result will be satisfying and you will be pleased that you now have a great place to hang out at home. Follow the guidelines and simple rules and you're on your way to creating your own little garden heaven.
Concept
For most houses, (with the exception of the likes of the Trump or Winfrey Mansion) the patio is a noticeably small area. A normal patio could house up to only ten people, hence the first step of decorating your patio is to decide on the approach of decorating the little space. Naturally, one would want to make the patio appears to be bigger that its actual size and so, the best concept to be employed is the minimalist approach. Decorate your patio around the lines of this method and in return, you will get a cozy and airy little place.
Furniture
Deciding on the concept is half the work done and now you must proceed to selecting the ideal furniture to be housed in your small patio space. The following are a few rules you have to abide in order to utilize the minimalist approach:
1.When deciding on the furniture, a small space would ideally suit medium size furniture. Some makes the mistakes of putting small size furniture at their small patio in a hope that it will create an illusion of a bigger space. This is wrong because small furniture will make the place bare. Large furniture on the other hand will take up too much room and make your space looks crowded. For your patio, there are just so many variety of furniture to choose from. You can have a rocking chair, a Japanese table, rattan chest, coffee table and a sofa or a settee if want. Choose the best combination, probably a settee and rocking chair. Whatever it is, use your creativity and do a little mix and match until you find your perfect combination before you buy anything. Shop for the furniture at stores or online but be sure to select the best available price you can find.
2.Another great tip for selecting your patio furniture is to go for something that can function as a storage unit as it can help you to maximize space usage. A chest that can double as a coffee table is useful as you can also put magazines and other reading materials in it. It will also provide you with the elegant and classy look.
3. Choose the right materials for your outdoor cushions. If you wish to create a cozy and homey ambience for your patio, get a few outdoor cushions for your wicker settee. The best kind is always the water-resistant kind, as they are armored against not just rainwater, but also from spills. So if barbeque sauce and soda drink spills have stopped you from hosting a barbeque party all these while, then worry no more. Get water-resistant material for your cushions and happily hose down the spills with your garden hose right after the party.
Patio Knick-Knacks: Patio Umbrella and Hammock
Two other items you probably would like to add to your patio is probably a patio umbrella and a hammock. An umbrella is useful for providing shade to your patio. When you select these two items, be sure to go for the ones made from water resistant fabric and for the umbrella a sun-tolerant fabric too. Water-resistant fabric will simplify the cleaning process and while sun tolerant fabrics will ensure that the fabric will not be easily faded due to exposure to the sun and you needn't to constantly replace the umbrella.
Patio Knick-Knacks: Patio Heaters
Patio are usually fully utilized during summer or spring. Why let that be the case? You can use you patio throughout the year by having your patio equipped with a patio heater. There are a few types that you can go for namely the standing heater, ceiling heater and portable heater. Families with small children can go for ceiling heaters for it is portable and less dangerous than the other two. Think about the source of fuel such as propane, natural gas, infrared and electric before you go scouting for one.
Why not go ahead and start your weekend patio project? The end result will be satisfying and you will be pleased that you now have a great place to hang out at home. Follow the guidelines and simple rules and you're on your way to creating your own little garden heaven.
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