Patio Designs

Five Must-Have Patio Design Tips

1. Size is Everything
No matter how many plants you have, fountains, etc., your patio will be a failure if it is too small. You MUST take the time and design it to accommodate the furniture and people that will occupy it.

2. Multi-Level
If your property has a slight slope to it, there is no reason why the patio can't be on one or more levels! This design feature is very appealing if each level is the right size.

3. Low Voltage Lighting
After dark you can stay outside if your patio is illuminated with soft low voltage lights. You can even get lights that look like boulders!

4. Water
NOTHING enhances the feel of a patio like a fountain or small pond. Water - especially the sound of it - will make your patio come to life.

5. Soft Curves
Tough to install but the look is it!

These rounded steps compliment the rounded edges of the patio.
The top step has a 3 x 3 foot landing area to meet code requirements.

There is plenty of room on this patio. I should know, it is mine. The table and chairs at the top corner have plenty of room. The patio is over 700 square feet.

This center planting island is a great idea if you have the room. The tree is about 10 feet tall. It is a paper bark maple. The pots will soon be full of flowers.

Here is a smaller side patio with enough room for four chairs. It looks out onto another part of the yard. The brick steps leading to it are gorgeous.