Your patio provides the perfect oasis to escape, gather with family and friends, and make memories. Is your patio like this? Or could it use a little something extra? If you want to give your outdoor space a little more pizzazz, now is the time to get to work. That’s why Pacific Home & Patio would like to provide you with the following list of ways to make your patio cover the place to be this summer.
Add Furniture
First things first. You need to make your patio a place that people find comfortable. That’s why it’s important to add cozy outdoor furniture. This includes all-weather couches, chairs, and tables. For a more relaxed feel, look for an outdoor patio swing and pillows.
Plants/Greenery
Incorporating plants and other greenery into your outdoor space is a wonderful way to give it new life. Lush greens and vibrant flowers add the perfect amount of color to an otherwise drab location. If your patio area is surrounded by a lawn, consider planting a few shrubs around the perimeter. If that’s not an option, planter boxes can be just as effective and provide you with more flexibility to move them around.
Outdoor Fireplace
An outdoor fireplace is a wonderful way to make your patio area a place where people want to gather, especially in the evenings. Not only are outdoor fireplaces great for providing heat, but they come in a wide variety of styles and sizes, not to mention beautiful to look at. If you’ve got the space and budget, an outdoor fireplace addition is a must!
Shade Screens
For those who love the outdoors, there’s no such thing as spending too much time outside. Unfortunately, however, outside enjoyment is often limited by heat and insects. Retractable screens solve these problems in addition to numerous other perks.
Retractable screens also provide you with the ultimate weather protection. In the summer, retractable screens block heat and harsh UV rays from entering your outdoor space. This, in turn, creates a cool, comfortable outdoor environment. The same is true for fall and winter weather conditions by keeping cold air from ruining your outdoor events.
Lighting
During the day, natural sunlight will illuminate your outdoor space. In the evening, however, it can be dark and uninviting. With the right lighting, you can turn your patio area into something magical. Depending on your preference, you can add anything from fairy lights to something professionally installed. If access to electricity is a problem, there are a wide variety of solar lights to choose from.
Cooling
The last thing you want to deal with after making your patio area awesome is hot temperatures. With a little planning, you can maintain a cool, refreshing outdoor space no matter the temperature. The most common way to do this is by adding an overhead fan. You can take it one step further by installing a misting system, which transforms regular water into a chilled mist to instantly cool your patio atmosphere.
Ambiance
You want your outdoor patio space to be a place where you can escape the stresses of the day. To add more ambiance, you can install a speaker system to listen to music in your patio area or well-placed fountains to add some Zen. Just figure out what kind of atmosphere you’d like to achieve and work from there.
Pacific Home & Patio
Enjoy your patio cover space this summer with the tips mentioned above. If you’d like more information about the Boise patio covers we provide, contact Pacific Home & Patio by filling out our online form or give our office a call at (208) 376-000 for a free quote today!
