With so many places and businesses closed to the public during this time of the global pandemic, more people than ever are looking to take advantage of the outdoor space on their own property as a way to safely get out of their home and enjoy a little bit of the natural world around them.
If this is something that you’ve been wanting to work on at your home but are unsure about where to start, here are three tips for creating a beautiful patio area at your house.
Consider Built-In Features Carefully
When picturing the perfect patio, you may envision an area that’s had a lot of structural work done in order to put certain features into the patio space. But while this is one way to go about creating a beautiful patio, if you’re just starting out, Peter Walsh, a contributor to HGTV.com, warns about going with built-in features first.
With built-in features, you’re going to be locked into what you put where on your property. So if you later change your mind, it’s going to be much harder to make adjustments. Additionally, you might add something to your property that you won’t actually use. So before you make any permanent changes, opt for features that you can just place on your patio, like a grill or a portable firepit.
Get The Lighting Right
One thing that can really help your patio area to feel complete is the use of the right lighting.
According to Jessica Bennett, a contributor to Better Homes and Garden, many people choose to put up strings of lights on their patio so that a larger space can be illuminated and the light can easily be moved or taken down if need be. However, when considering your lighting, you should also be thinking about safety and security. Knowing this, you’ll also want to be sure that any lights you put up are properly secured so that they don’t fall down while you’re outside or litter your beautiful patio with broken glass.
Choose Comfortable Furniture
No one is going to want to spend time on their patio if there isn’t a comfortable place for them to sit when they’re out there. Because of this, Chairish and Forbes.com recommend that you choose furniture that’s going to be comfortable for people to sit in for extended periods of time. Along with you, you’ll also want to arrange your furniture in a way that’s welcoming and easy to get into and out of from your outdoor space.
If you’re wanting to spend more time in your outdoor space at home, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you create a beautiful patio to escape to on your property.
