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There is no matter if it is winter or spring for us to start generating creative ideas for a nice patio. With a few simple tips it is easy to build a relaxing place to stay in. Follow me and I will uncover the secrets of patio designing.
There are just a small number of things for you to think about while setting up a patio. No need for special knowledge for you to start. It is easy as one, two, three: light, furniture and heating. There are other things may be added to the plan depending on the functions your patio would have.
Fire pit would be the thing to start with. Everybody knows that prehistoric people used to gather around the big fire to prepare food and worm up. A hot flame warms the place and makes it cozy. With small fire pit in your patio it is possible to party during the night.
There is two types of fire pits can be used in the patio. Standalone devices can be placed wherever you want or even removed from the patio when not needed. The build in fire pits is much bigger and steady because build of bricks or boulders.
A couple of advices may come handy when talking about the lightning. You can have a very romantic place without spending a lot of money. Perfect illumination can be set up with a number of these low-voltage bulbs available in hardware stores. Only a few of those placed around the patio cause the place to have a unique atmosphere. Using of low voltage allows them to be mounted in just a couple of hours and there is no risk of shortcuts. Just be sure to read the manual.
You may think about adding shades to the patio in order to be used during the sunny days. The purpose of shades - is to restrict the quantity of light coming to your relaxing zone. There are literally thousands options for shades to put in a patio. Starting with just simple ones and ending with exotic. Hundreds of many types of shades are currently available in online stores. Within just an hour of surfing you can order any style you like.
Furniture is another important part of the patio plan. You and your friends will be spending a lot of happy moments in patio chairs. That is why it is so important to spend some time to pick up the right set of patio furniture. It should be both: comfortable to sit in and its style should match the patio style.
You may use aluminum chairs, but my tip would be to pick the wicker ones. Wicker chairs are made from natural materials that are way more gratifying to the eye and lighter when moved around. Modern wicker chairs are fully water repellent so there is no need to worry about moist protection. They are also easy to be cleaned with modern solutions.
My other tip would be never to order furniture online. You should always try the chairs before buying. Go to the nearest hardware store and sit down on a chair for a few minutes to be sure that it is comfortable and your back do not hurts.
Wicker chair cushions add the last bits to our patio. When matched with shade color scheme, it makes the whole place look simply adorable. The main object for chair cushions is to support body in comfortable pose and take care of your back. There are two types of wicker chair cushions can be used - flat and puffy. Test each of them and see which are more comfortable. Be sure to take measurements of your seats before buying cushions to get the right size.
There were just a few basic advices on patio designing. You may be still not sure about the color scheme or have other doubts. Here is my last tip: find ideas by browsing photo sites where people sharing their ideas. Visit any one of them (Flickr for example) and look for patio photos. Millions of wonderful patio ideas will come up in just seconds! I hope you will build the patio of your dreams in no time!
