Patio Design - What Is The Purpose Of Your Patio?

A patio is an outdoor area that is normally paved. A well-designed patio becomes an extra room, an additional living space. Designing a patio deserves the same care and thought we would put into designing our kitchen or living room.

There are many things to consider when you design your patio, so let's start with one of the basics: the purpose of your patio.

There are many ways a patio can be used. Here are some examples:

* Entertaining family and friends

* Sitting outside as a couple in a romantic setting

* A quiet place to drink coffee and read the paper in peace

* A safe place for kids to play

* A comfy spot where pets can soak up the sunshine

* A tranquil place to enjoy the view of the garden

* A place for morning exercises or just to sit and meditate

* A perfect place to grow herbs and veggies ready to pick and eat or use fresh for cooking

* A little green oasis with flowers and lovely scents

* A place to attract wildlife (e.g. birds and butterflies) to

* An outdoor kitchen to cook up a BBQ feast for family and friends

* An outdoor dining room

Of course these are just some examples of the many ways a patio can be used. So why not get out a piece of paper and write down the ways you want to use your ideal patio? If you have several ideas in your head write them all down and then order them based on how important they are to you. Start with the most important ones as these will take priority over the others if you need to make decisions further down the track.The best is of course to find a way to incorporate all your ideas into your patio design.

Once you get the main and most important purposes of your patio clear you are well on the way to design it.

By: Edit Bazso

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Edit Bazso is the author of the "Design A Patio Garden" Manual and Workbook. For more information please go to DesignPatioGarden.com