7 Ways to Transform a Patio

Naturally, many homeowners concentrate their energies on decorating living spaces, bedrooms, and kitchens neglecting outdoor areas like the patio. It shouldn’t be the case. Patios provide a relaxing space where you can host guests and unwind after a long day.

As such, it is imperative to create an environment that’s homey and welcoming by putting a little more energy into decorating the space just as other areas. The beauty of decorating outdoor spaces like the patio is that you don’t need to break the bank; with just a few tweaks you can transform the space to your liking. Here are some ideas:

Add Greens to the Space

Most people concentrate on adding greens on the ground surface. While it’s an excellent way of adding life to your patio, you want to create dimension and contrast by adding greens to the walls and fences. It’s a unique way of decorating less desirable parts of the patio you want to keep private. Use wood planters to decorate the top of the garden wall too.

Apply Masonry Stain You can also transform a drab concrete patio by applying a masonry stain. The product is available in different colours, making it easy for you to choose an option that adds style and life to this outdoor space. It would help if you used slate tiles over the concrete too to create a sophisticated look.

However, if working on a budget, opt for creative and affordable ways like stencilling concrete. The process is pretty straightforward and allows you to add style to an otherwise drab floor.

String UP Accent Lights

Lighting is the most overlooked aspect of garden design, yet it can make the dullest spaces appear upbeat. Since installing lighting is expensive, you may opt for a string of globe lights to create the same effect. Take advantage of the £500 DIY tip contest at Lottoland to purchase as many string lights for the space. The cost varies from £10 to £175 per string based on the material, quantity of lights, bulb type, and if they are designed for heavy-duty commercial use.

Such lighting not only adds style to your patio but also creates a multi-functional space where you can host formal dinner parties, casual get-togethers, barbeque parties, and more. You can hang them from tree branches, an umbrella, tree trunks, or anchor them across the patio.

Hanging Group Mirrors

Mirrors are not restricted to indoor use only; you can use them in the outdoors too. They make an excellent accentuating factor, especially in small patios. Hang a group of them in fancy frames on the fence or wall to create an optical illusion and make the space appear larger. The use of decorative frames makes the area even more inviting.

Add Some Noise

Nature sounds breathe life and energy into a space. Introducing water features into the patio helps muffle unwanted noise and traffic. You don’t have to indulge in big landscape projects, setting up a small, free-standing fountain achieves similar effects.

Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint

Furniture used on patio spaces is often neglected leaving it to collect dirt. Before setting it out, apply a fresh coat of paint. If it’s natural-coloured wood furniture, sand any rough spots and apply a fresh coat of outdoor finish.

It would help if you removed the existing finish before applying another coat of paint. You may introduce bold paint colours to create a focal point in the patio as long as they resonate with the existing scheme.

Personalize the Space

Beyond plants, flowers, and shrubs, you need to find creative ways to express yourself. Consider using unique elements like bottle trees, a popular Southern garden accessory to decorate the space. The bottles are inserted on larger limbs or branches of dead trees and tied together to create a unique visual effect. Bottles in cobalt blue, green, and other bold colors bring out this effect better.

Since the idea is to personalize the space, you are free to explore a range of alternatives as long as they resonate with the rest of the rest of the them. For example, you can paint a mural to show off your artistry skills or use a jar of collected shells, rocks, or mementos as part of the floor or patio wall.