The Perfect Patio
Your patio is an extension of your home—your own personal getaway and a place to enjoy the outdoors. It’s where you can barbeque, relax, and connect with loved ones. Indeed, the patio is an important part of your home and shouldn’t be overlooked or neglected. Whether you’re decorating your existing patio or building a whole new one, here are some tips on how to get the most out of your outdoor living room.
The Type
At Britton Homes, we build each patio with care. Every shape, texture, and paneling is hand-selected and crafted to be an extension of your home’s style and architecture. In order to give you an idea of what type of patios exist, we compiled a list of a few popular styles.
Entry Patio
As the name suggests, entry patios are constructed around the entrance of your home. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors while not feeling so secluded in the backyard. For additional privacy, entry patios are often surrounded by hedges or a decorative vine wall.
Freestanding Patio
Freestanding patios offer a unique kind of escape from day-to-day life. Often found in larger backyards, these patios are detached from the home and are typically nestled within a garden with a gazebo.
Wraparound
Similar to a wraparound porch, these patios hug the sides of the home and are designed to extend your living space. Whether it’s covered or not, they offer the perfect place to relax and connect with loved ones.
The Furniture
When choosing your patio furniture, it’s important to select pieces that not only match the colors of your home and patio but have a similar aesthetic to the rest of your furniture and decor. Great patio furniture is dual-purposed, easy to clean, and can be stored elsewhere during the chilly seasons, which will add years to their lifespan. Also, quality goes a long way. When it comes to furnishings that are constantly getting weather-beaten, we suggest opting for furniture that will stand the test of time.
The Decor
When it’s time to decorate your patio, it’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole with what seems like endless decor choices. A little can go a long way. Before you buy another set of ceramic cats, consider how each piece of decor speaks to the overall aesthetic of your patio. In many ways, decorating the perfect patio is about bringing your home’s indoor style outdoors and creating comfortable spaces to connect with others. If you wouldn’t put something in your living room, odds are it doesn’t belong on your patio either. Keep it simple. Stylish furniture cushions, throw pillows, ottomans, side tables—these are a few decorative items you can use to spruce up your outdoor space.
The Lighting
Lighting sets the mood of your patio at night. It should offer ambiance yet still be functional. When it comes to patio lighting, or all home lighting for that matter, you should think in layers. General lighting, which is the largest and brightest layer, helps you see your surroundings without struggling. This layer is usually made up of bright light fixtures on the side of the house or perhaps from an outdoor fan. Accent lighting, another essential layer, offers the aforementioned ambiance; it’s the soft twinkling lights that set the mood for the evening. This can be made up of string lights or decorative lamps. Lighting is all about defining a space and greatly depend on the particular patio you’re trying to illuminate. Experiment with the lights you have and see what works best for you.
If you’d like to learn more about home lighting or other ways to breathe life into your home, don’t hesitate to check out some of our other informative blogs. At Britton Homes, we don’t just build homes—we create dynamic spaces for you and your family can grow in and lead fulfilling lives. Learn about our luxury homes today!