Hello World! Welcome Friends! While many homeowners have fallen into the trap of neglecting their outside spaces in the past, the increasing importance of curb appeal is quickly teaching us new outdoor habits. Now, we’re all getting green fingers as we perfect flower displays and finally tackle patio designs that we can be proud of.
But, what happens if you can’t quite put your finger on the pulse where your patio is concerned? You might have followed all the tips, but, still, something is preventing you from enjoying the space as much as you’d hoped. It can come as a blow but, most often, patios fall short because they lack three key features, which are –
Electricity
Many of us altogether fail to consider electricity during patio design. The trouble is that home comforts like decent lighting, and heating systems will then always be out of reach. That could prevent you from using your patio after dark, which is a significant setback for overall enjoyment. Luckily, it’s one you can overcome by contacting your best local electricians to check things over for you. Admittedly, achieving electricity with a patio that’s far out can be tricky, but if your setup is right next to home, this is a surprisingly simple task for any expert. Even if you’re working between larger spaces, a trained electrician should be able to extend the connection so that those iconic patio fairy lights are possible, after all.
Shelter
It may be an outside space, but it’s astounding how few of us consider patio shelters. Sadly, the moment you make the mistake of bypassing this feature, you limit your patio to sunny days alone. You might not think that’s an issue, given that you aren’t much motivated to head out in the rain. But, considering how much of the year this cuts you off from patio usage, you should consider taking action. The good news is that patio shelters come in all shapes and sizes, and are easy to incorporate into the space. With one of these on hand, you may surprise yourself by heading out here far more often. At the very least, this patio addition can keep your furniture dry so that you’re able to leave it in place all year long.
Comfort
Comfort is another crucial factor that we too often let fall by the wayside. Instead, we assume that a garden table and hard backed chairs will be enough here. But, these aren’t exactly welcoming or even attractive. By comparison, patios that make use of features like outdoor beanbags, cushions, and sofa sets are all guaranteed to get more use. Ultimately, you want to get this space like an outdoor living room. The good news is that your shelter makes this goal possible, as does the vast amount of patio inspiration available on Pinterest and other such sites.
In addition, you can add decorative stone gratings to help with drainage in your backyard oasis. Read more about gratings to see what options can work for your space.
Without these three key notes, your patio will never find its voice. So, take care of these tasks ready for summer, and let that space sing at long last.
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Toodles,
Thanks for sharing. I like your bedroom style.
Thanks for sharing, also i will say adding one or two outdoor speaker to a covered patio will help put some life to it