Dreamy Patios...

A Covered Patio or free standing Lapa/Entertainment space in the Garden is an essential space - it's an extension of your indoor living space and is a great place to unwind or have a glass of wine with friends.

Make it Personal 

Like any space in the home a Patio should reflect your personality.  

Follow Design How-tos

Use the same rules on an outdoor space as you would indoors, use similar materials and colours to create a palette.

Scale the furniture to fit the proportions of the space and add accents of colour or pattern.

A Covered Patio does not have to be attached to the house...

If a structure works well within your Garden, then adapt it accordingly.

Maximise your seating

It's best to make things as flexible and adaptable as possible.  This includes seating that can accommodate lots of people if necessary.  A narrow bench against a wall can act as extra seating or counter space and storage can be incorporated underneath.

Room to Dine

How about a Fire Pit or Fire Place?

Screened and Open

Screening off a section of your Covered Patio helps to increase it's use, especially if the weather is bad...

Shield the View

How about a Skylight?

Skylights are a great way of maximising natural light, especially if your Covered Patio is off your house, strategically placed Skylights can light up your internal spaces too.

You don't have to have a huge budget

A simple pergola has been brightened up with some fairy lights and a fire pit.

Here Canvas Tarpaulin has been draped across a pergola. 

Inexpensive Polycarbonate sheeting has been installed over a simple wooden frame.

Here the homeowner has used a Tent outside the back door to create a lovely chill out zone.

Retractable Canvas Tarpaulin has been installed over a simple wooden pergola.

A Simple Lean too Roof has created a lovely Dining/Lounge area on a porch overlooking the Garden.

How about re-purposing a Garden Shed?

Choose your Furniture carefully...

Outdoor furniture and fabrics are the best, alternatively use slip covers and throws that can be easily swapped out or laundered.

Mix and Match Textures, Colours and Patterns

And most of all - Have Fun!

Here the Homeowner has added a large flat screen TV.  Perfect for watching sport or a movie...

A Swing - perfect for those lazy days...

A Covered Patio or Lapa are great places to relax outdoors, it doesn't have to be attached to the house - a cute pergola or re-purposed Garden Shed will also do the trick!

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