Some patio designs ideas and tips

T he patio is an external space where you can relax and enjoy your time reading, sunbathing or organizing a lunch. For its position and features, the patio is considered like the natural extension of our home. For this reason it's important to furnish and decorate it in a suitable way, so here are some patio design ideas. First of all you have to consider the materials to use for the patio which must reflect the style of your house. It's possible to use stone pavers and terracotta that suit to mediterranean houses, while brick is mainly used for traditional homes. After deciding the materials, you can choose whether you want a covered or uncovered space, so it's possible to add an arbor, a pergola to have shadow or, as alternative, you can decide that the sun shine in. Patio is generally the place where you organize parties, barbecues with your friends and open air lunches and dinners, especially if the patio is furnished with an external kitchen. Other patio design ideas could be to add a fireplace or fire pits or also a hot tub or swimming pool that could be a perfect choice, especially if you have children. You don't have to neglect the decoration aspect. First of all, the objects put in the patio must be functional and resistant to bad weather, but at the same time they need to be nice to see and reflect the style of indoor space. If you decide to put sofas or chairs in the patio, all the decorations such as cushions and pillows must be waterproof, so that in case of rain, they aren't damaged. In order to add personality to the style of decoration, it's possible to add little accessories, such as umbrellas or garden stool. If you want to organize a lunch or a dinner with your friend, the outdoor kitchen together with the refrigerator is a good solution to entertain your guests. If you put a grill in your patio, you can organize barbecues during summer and enjoy your time at the open air.