!7# Building Your Patio - Which Patio Design is Suitable?

!±8± Building Your Patio - Which Patio Design is Suitable?

Patio designs no longer need to be a boring slab of concrete attached to the back of a house. Most new homes usually comes with one already included in the design but if you have an older home or are purchasing an older home, a patio might not be included. It is easy to build a new patio for your home as long as you have some backyard space. You can spend as little or as much as you want building your new patio because there are countless ways to put up a patio into an existing backyard if you are creative. You can certainly make your current patio look larger with a few tips on hand.

There are some important factors that you need to take into account and some design rules you should follow if you want to create a great and additional living area that you and your family and friends can enjoy for years to come. Patios are very much like decks in the early planning stages.

Vital questions you should ask yourself about your ideal designs are...

What purpose will your patio serve? This can determine your the designs for the area. How big do you want your patio to be? Do you like to throw large parties? How many guests do you typically entertain? Do I want a concrete design, paver design or covered design? What types of furniture will you be using? Do you need to make room for a table and chairs, an outdoor living room set, bistro chairs and table, seating bench, etc. What is your budget to spend?

That will allow you to consider appropriately the different patio designs. You can create something simple to extremely complex from the comfort of your home before putting you dirty your hands. In the designing stage, take everything both present and future into consideration. For instance, if your target is to eventually add a jacuzzi or hot tub to the center, you should consider leaving that area as an open space until you are ready to use it. You must always bear in mind to include lighting, benches, plants, fountains and any other item that will be a permanent fixture to your completed patio designs.