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Patios: How To Plan Your Design And Decoration

It doesn’t matter what size or orientation they have. Patios can become an ideal green space to relax and disconnect from the daily routine after a long day. Look at these proposals and write down these tips to plan your design and decoration.
Big or small. Internal between party walls or with a garden attitude. Patios are little open air through which houses breathe; if used well, they can become green spaces for enjoyment, contemplation, and relaxation.
Although they are used much more in summer, if some recommendations are taken into account, they can be adapted to all seasons of the year.
So, this is the time if you want to renovate or plan its design and decoration from scratch.

Ideas And Tips To Plan Or Renovate Your Patio

First things first. As in any planning, it is essential to stop, measure, and consider the number of uses the space will be given. Once this is defined, it is time to divide it into sectors.

Relaxation area with some comfortable armchairs next to a stove
Dining area with barbecue, sturdy table, and chairs under a pergola

Pool area
Pond sector

Shaded area with tall trees
Orchard sector
Flowerbed sector with native flowers, etc.

think about a themed garden

Once you have defined the sectors, you can sketch your ideal patio. This way, you can better visualize how it will look and if replacing or leaving aside some sectors is better.

You can also think about a themed garden: Japanese, French, English, minimalist, modern garden, among others. Anything goes to bringing our imprint to this critical space that we will surely enjoy alone, with family or friends.

the flooring choice

Another super important issue is the flooring choice (if you put only some grass or gravel). At this point, the key is that it does not burn, is resistant to the sun, and does not slip. Today, in the current market, you can find a lot of varieties that meet these requirements and are economical. When choosing furniture for the patio, it is vital to remember whether they will be outdoors or not and pick them based on that.

proof your furniture

In any case, today, you can find divine wood furniture that is treated to resist some inclement weather. You can also choose nautical fabric to upholster some pieces. Another option is to design some built-in furniture. All this will depend on your tastes and budget.

House Color Palette

Regarding the colors of the party walls, if your patio is internal, they will depend on personal tastes. But the ideal is to choose options that take time to tire.

Earth and neutral tones

Earth and neutral tones, which go perfectly with the present vegetation, are most recommended. White is also a good option, but it saves on reflection.

choosing the perfect vegetation for this space

Now comes the favorite moment for those who love plants: choosing the perfect vegetation for this space. For that, we leave you some infallible tips:

Study how many hours of sun the patio receives in summer and winter. This will help you find the ideal type of plant.

Irrigation issue: It would be much better to have a micro drip or hoses with automatic irrigation. Otherwise, you have to think about an installation for the hose.
No matter how many square meters the patio has, creativity involves playing with the different textures of greens and shapes of the foliage of the plants.
Adding at least one fragrant plant is critical. You can also encourage yourself to add some pretty climbing plants with flowers to color the walls.
It is essential always to remember the year’s four seasons. If you can put up a small tree that shows the transition, that would be much better.
Be realistic. How much time are you going to dedicate to your garden? Look for species you know how to handle and maintain so that the park is not a burden but an enjoyment. Keep in mind if you need help to maintain it or can do it on your own.

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