A patio is a great accessory for your garden. It also adds to your convenience, as well as your comfort. So, the way you plan and build your patio will determine how well your patio will serve you. Below are key basics you should consider before you build your patio to ensure it perfectly meets your needs.
The Placement
The first thing to ask yourself is what purpose you want your patio to serve. Probably, it will be used for numerous reasons, but you can easily identify what purpose tops the list. For example, maybe you want a place to hold your weekend barbecues or a place to meet with your friends and acquaintances to catch up on business ventures.
If the patio will be used for meetups, then have it at a reasonable distance from the pool, kids' playground and the house. However, if you want it as a house extension or a place for your barbecues then consider having it close to the house or kitchen.
Identifying the best location for your patio will help you avoid unnecessary inconveniences and the need to move it after construction, which can be quite overwhelming.
The Material
Different types of patios are built using different materials. The material used to build your patio will be dictated by how much you can afford to pay and the aesthetic appeal you want. Before you can decide to build your patio, get a rough estimate of how much it's going to cost you. So, if the budget is too high, then you can always inquire on how to minimize the cost and at the same time have your dream patio.
The type of material you choose for your patio will also be determined by usage and surrounding factors. For example, if your patio is near a swimming pool, then it's advisable you avoid smooth tiles or any slippery floors. Also, if you want a wooden floor or wooden furniture, then you must first figure out the best patio cover to use to protect your floor and wooden furniture.
Patio Lighting
A patio can be lit using different types of outdoor lamps and lights. You may want the lighting to be elevated and attached to the patio cover, or you may want to use a lamp that's attached to the house. Planted lighting is also another option for you to consider, especially if you have side patio gardens or potted plants.
The proximity of your patio to the house is a factor that will determine how many lights you will install. Also, if you intend to use your patio at night to read, finish up some work or hang out with friends, then you will need sufficient lighting. Also, lighting adds to the beauty and glamour of a patio at night. So, if you want to achieve that aesthetic appeal then consider having planted lights probably on the edges of the patio or free-standing lamps.
A patio is an important accessory in your home. However, if you don't plan beforehand how you want it and what purpose it will serve, then you might make an expensive mistake that's not easy to rectify. For more information, contact a company like Patioworld NSW Pty Ltd.
Share12 April 2016
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