Add On Patio Ideas

Open rafters mean that you can weave plants through the beams and are solid enough to hang an outdoor light.

Add on patio ideas.

Garden statues bird feeders and wind chimes will all add personality. Use these patio design ideas to turn your yard into a relaxing retreat. The dappled sunlight created by the overhead latticework creates a cool relaxing environment perfect for backyard entertaining like standing in the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Add outdoor chairs or stools at counter height and an umbrella to complete the setup.

Although this patio idea might seem luxurious you can easily put together a diy version using cement blocks and wood boards. Without some type of furniture your patio is just an area in the yard to pass through not a true outdoor room. Build a vine covered pergola in your backyard to shade a stone patio or wood deck using wood beams and lattice set on precast classical style columns. Covered patio ideas include solid roofs that shelter from rainfall awnings to shade well from sun or a pergola canopy for areas of light and shade.

Maximize your outdoor living spaces with simple add ons like functional patio furniture and outdoor lighting that boost appeal and safety. Add an outdoor bar to your backyard patio so you can spend warm summer evenings kicking back with a cool beverage. These patio projects and makeovers will show how to design an outdoor room for style and comfort.