Patio Design Ideas:
Many Canadians spend a great deal of time, effort and money on their gardens and outdoor space. Creating a well defined outdoor room allows us to use this area as an extension of our living space. Outdoor furniture and patio accessories are geared towards dual use indoors or out. This overwhelming selection makes it easy to create outdoor rooms.
Extension of Your Indoors:
When designing your patio or backyard ensure it flows with the house’s architecture and style. A country home, like many in Rosedale Toronto, can open up to a backyard designed with large wicker deep seating. A modern Toronto condo overlooking the City, can be transformed with modern modular outdoor sectionals. Simply, let your indoor decor flow with your outdoor furniture
Outdoor Rooms:
Carve out areas for relaxation, recreation and entertainment. Your outdoor space can be broken up to meet all your needs. For a dining area budget at minimum a 9′x9′ area able to accommodate a 48″ round patio set. A relaxation area can include 1 large deep seating chair, side table and ottoman perfect for reading or lounging. Remember to create different areas within your space.
Outdoor Furniture Consideration:
Patio furniture is outdoors and it should be positioned in the direction of the best view. When designing a condo we always focus on the best view of the city and position our patio furniture accordingly. The same theory applies for a household backyard lets not lose track of that.
Look beyond your standard bbq and think of a complete grilling center or full service cooking center. Create or purchase a pre-made bbq island complete with warming drawers, sinks, fridge and storage space. This will save time on trips back and forth into and out of the house.
We want to be outside to enjoy ourselves and there comfortable furniture is a must. Ensure the pieces you select are comfortable and cradle the body. Patio heater can be part of your design as they extend your season and summer nights. Some patio heaters are mobile while others are fixed. A heat source thought of during the design stage is always tactful thinking.
Environmental Elements:
Sheltering part of your patio that receive a fair bit of wind is a good idea. You can accomplish this by using latticework, trailing vines, Sunbrella outdoor sheers, real or artificial hedges.
Add a roof or shelter to protect you from harmful UV rays. If your backyard is to hot think about incorporating a retractable awning, gazebo or pergola. There is no point creating an outdoor room if its to hot and dangerous to enjoy.
Creating outdoor rooms and thinking of patio design ideas are exciting. Think about what you want to accomplish and how you want to use your space. Have fun and enjoy your patio.
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