Skip the expensive restaurants and bars! What better way to entertain your family and friends this summer than on your very own backyard patio. It’s the perfect place for a casual get together with family or an elegant evening with friends and business colleagues. Even, better, it is also easy to create a perfect patio-party space, on that reflects your personality as well as the way you prefer to entertain.
The first step in creating the perfect patio for yourself is to consider how you want to spend your outdoor patio time. Do you enjoy cooking there, entertaining, or simply relaxing? Pick one of the top three trends to build your customized patio place.
Transitional Style:
Mixing up modern with more casual decor styles makes a transitional, cohesive space. Combining traditional and contemporary accents to create a modern and versatile feel are a great choice for outdoor living. Transitional sets come in a variety of materials including aluminum, fabric, and wood. Aluminum is very trendy this summer with a non-rusting guarantee for those who like to leave their furniture outdoors for the season. When it comes to fabrics, look for materials that can be washed easily and able to withstand the wear and tear of summer weather.
Going Big:
If you love oversized furniture inside your home, you’ll love it even more outside. There is a great selection of overstuffed patio couches and chairs with big pillows to lounge on. For larger backyards, there are conversation patio sets and pool bistro chairs, perfect for long summer days that last into the night. Traditional, more formal dining sets are easing into plush patio sets.
Cushions are a must with any patio set. Most discount stores have a great variety in size, colour and style so you don’t need to spend a lot to obtain a great look.
Customize:
Extending your home on to your patio can be an easy and affordable. Customize your patio to match your lifestyle. Mix and match a wide variety of colours, fabrics and patterns with multiple sectionals, chairs, tables and decor to create your perfect summer spot. To find what you need, think of those little shops off the beaten track, garage sales, thrift stores as well as your local outdoor retailers.
With your perfect summer patio place, kick back and enjoy your summer!
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