Sarah
Do you actually have a patio in your home? This is a paved outdoor area, by a house, used for dining as well as recreation. It can have several functions. People treat it as the perfect addition to their homes, particularly during sunny days. It allows them, for example, to eat breakfast in the open air, or perhaps read a book in the afternoon. The following lines will explain why it is important to properly design your patio space from an aesthetical perspective and also why it is essential from an architectural point of view to organise your patio space in an optimal way. Organising and planning your patio space with the help of a professional architect and properly printing architectural plans for a correct implementation are both key steps.
The patio is the most appreciated by city dwellers, living in flats. It’s their oasis of calmness, where they can abstract themselves from all problems, hanging out either alone or with their best friends. That’s why it’s important to design this place correctly. Patios are sometimes rather small, and there is not much space to use. If this happens to you, you can follow some of the ideas below which will help you to optimise your patio space.
Foldable furniture
While designing your patio, the very first thing that probably comes to your mind will be the furniture. What kinds of them should you purchase? Ideally, it should be folding furniture which can be quickly moved out of the way when unnecessary. For instance, there can be a coffee table on the wheels or a long bench having the function of both lounging as well as dining table seating. A great idea can be also camp chairs which you can put and hide whenever you actually need it.
You should choose furniture in such a shape as your patio. For instance, a round table will be perfectly suitable for a round deck. If you have a square patio, place your furniture in the corner. In this way, you will save your space and have an opportunity to use, even a small patio in multiple ways.
Except for furniture, other vital elements that should be put on every patio are potted plants. But if you do not have enough space for that, you can do 2 clever things. The first is to invest in a couple of bigger plants instead of many small ones. The second alternative is to dispose of them vertically so that you will have the impression of an extended area. You can do that, for example, thanks to a slim tall bench on which you will put a few pots.
Swing chair and floor pillows
You can choose some unique furniture to locate on your patio that is not so frequently seen in most flats. It refers to a swing chair which is the perfect spot to take a short nap and gives the illusion of more space due to the lack of chair legs. Furthermore, floor pillows are becoming a very popular trend today. Not only are they super comfortable, but also movable so that you can hide them from rain. These ideas are entirely original substitutes for traditional seats. They will introduce a breath of modernity to your patio.
Small shelves
Do you like some knick-knacks, like candles, to have in your scene, but you do not know where to put them? Think about hanging miniature shelves on which you can place your favourites. Choose only a few and the most appropriate. Splendour is not so recommended as sheer simplicity.
Artificial grass
If you live in an apartment building, but you dream about having the patio with real greenery, not only consisting of plants, consider getting artificial grass. It will make your patio more natural, cosy, and simultaneously bigger.
The BBQ place
Almost everyone would love to have their barbecue place on the patio. You can either buy a movable grill or build a fire pit made from stone. In order to use the deck to the fullest, you can arrange this place as a stone coffee table with two parts inside, one serving as a grill, and the other, for instance, as a drink coolbox. The top of that would be a wooden board. Thanks to this innovative alternative, you would be able to have a BBQ with your friends from time to time and have drinks close at hand during sweltering days.
To sum up, there are many ways in which you can maximise your patio space and get the most out of it. Not always can you do yoga on the deck since it is small, but having a cup of coffee or a chat with friends would be no longer a problem for you.
Good tips, thanks for sharing.