Without some type of furniture your patio is just an area in the yard to pass through not a true outdoor room.
Add on patio ideas.
Add outdoor chairs or stools at counter height and an umbrella to complete the setup.
Covered patio ideas include solid roofs that shelter from rainfall awnings to shade well from sun or a pergola canopy for areas of light and shade.
Maximize your outdoor living spaces with simple add ons like functional patio furniture and outdoor lighting that boost appeal and safety.
The dappled sunlight created by the overhead latticework creates a cool relaxing environment perfect for backyard entertaining like standing in the shade of a tree on a hot summer day.
Build a vine covered pergola in your backyard to shade a stone patio or wood deck using wood beams and lattice set on precast classical style columns.
These patio projects and makeovers will show how to design an outdoor room for style and comfort.
Open rafters mean that you can weave plants through the beams and are solid enough to hang an outdoor light.
Add an outdoor bar to your backyard patio so you can spend warm summer evenings kicking back with a cool beverage.
Planted directly in the ground or in pots and planters flowers and foliage will help bring your patio ideas to life.
Although this patio idea might seem luxurious you can easily put together a diy version using cement blocks and wood boards.
Accessorize your patio with furniture to make it more livable.