PATIO DESIGN IDEAS FOR YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

Take Advantage of Your Outdoor Space

Outdoor living entices us with its warm sun, fresh air, and pleasant breezes. You'll not only make the most of your patio or deck by building the ideal outdoor hideaway, but you'll also extend the outdoor season beyond the summer months. Let us help you make outdoor life something you appreciate, whether you're hosting events under the sun, hanging out with friends over a toasty bonfire in the night, or simply relishing some quiet in the atmosphere of nature.

As we spend more time outside, our need for comfort, design, and informal living in our outdoor areas grows! Here are some basic design principles and innovative ideas to help you make the most of your outdoor space

Creating Multi-Purpose Spaces – Go with the Flow

Begin by determining how you intend to use your outdoor living area – What activities are planned? How many people do you intend to house?

Consider the room to be open with no visible walls. Set aside an excellent position for each section. Consider both form and function. Make sure the areas relate to one another and do not compete for visual attention. Outdoor carpets can assist in defining activity zones.

Creating multiple seating groupings encourages individuals to interact by providing additional opportunities to connect in various ways.

 

Outdoor events tend to be larger than inside parties, so always plan for more people than you think you'll need.

Consider the key points you want to highlight - a specific vista, an architectural detail like a fireplace, the location of a screen for outdoor movie night, or anything similar. Arrange the furnishings to provide the greatest possible view of the main point.

Want to hide a less appealing view? Consider using screens or arranging furniture to block the view.

Choose the ideal seating for the activity when choosing furniture – opt for super-comfy chairs to promote lingering longer. Swivels are ideal for multi-purpose areas. Benches and poufs may be a perfect alternative for extra sitting that can be readily relocated, such as for extra guests, movie night, and other occasions. Consider indoor/outdoor components that can be readily transitioned as needed.

 

Consider the Vibe

Your outdoor environment, like your inside space, should represent your own style and provide you with delight. Consider the energy you want to evoke in that location.

For example, do you like Casual or Elegant? Serene or vibrant? Cozy or dramatic? Find images of outdoor areas you like and share them with your Roses Flooring and Furniture design consultant, who can help you interpret that aesthetic for your personal location.

I particularly like using neutral color palettes for a tranquil and serene outdoor setting. This offers a one-of-a-kind chance for the terrain to serve as the ideal backdrop. This also provides the possibility to choose seasonally appropriate hues as the year's pass.

Outdoor rooms, like inside spaces, are influenced by the surrounding finishes, existing objects, and even the greenery. Consider the color of the home, building, or backdrop, as well as the materials and finishes of the flooring (deck, patio, grass, etc.) and any other existing features such as an awning, the colors of the permanent plant materials, and, of course, the view!

The color palette should flow from inside to outdoor for a coherent aesthetic, especially if the outdoor area is visible from the indoor. It's fine to take it up a level for the outside space, selecting a brighter or lighter shade or tint, but it should still seem natural.

Designer Details Enhance the Experience

Giving your outdoor space a stylish flair will boost the experience and make a smooth transition from inside to outside. Here are some fundamentals:

• Contrary to all matching, mix furniture materials for a tailored aesthetic.
• Create the color narrative from the ground up — start with the rug, then choose textiles to match.
• Size is important. Choose a rug that connects the conversation grouping by having all furniture pieces touch the rug, or for dining, all chairs that can stay on the rug when in use.
• Define functional spaces with textiles and carpets that complement but do not quite match.
• Use potted plants to give height, texture, and color.
• Don't overlook the illumination!

A rich designer effect may be achieved by combining different finishes, fabric patterns, and colors in an unexpected yet harmonious way. Rather than resorting to a traditional matching set aesthetic, guests will notice straight away that the areas were carefully thought out and designed.