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Patio Decorating Ideas
Patio decorating ideas can run the gamut from stunning statuary to marvelous murals. But in the resources below, let's begin with achieving a knockout patio through plants and through floor design. And those interested in furniture can find shopping links in the bottommost entry. Note that two of the ideas below require forethought, since the time to put them into action is during installation.
Ideas for Concrete Patio Floor Designs
Concrete makes for a serviceable patio surface but is rather boring. This article comes to the rescue, suggesting some simple patio decorating ideas. From molds to paints to inlays, learn how to jazz up that plain old concrete.
Photos of Brick Patterns
Here is another source for patio decorating ideas that require some forethought. If you pay attention to brick patios, you are probably aware of some of the different patterns used for laying the bricks. These pictures show examples of designs commonly used.
Patio Construction Versus Patio Plants
OK you spontaneous folks, this patio decorating idea is for you, as it involves no planning. Here's the scenario. Your patio has seen better days. Displeased with how it now looks, you consider having a new one built, but money is tight so you seek alternatives. Have you thought of the impact well-placed plants can have?
How Do You Soften the Straight Edge of a Patio?
During the 1960's in the U.S., a derogatory epithet the hip crowd hurled at the other side was "square." In landscape design, I guess the hip crowd won out, because folks nowadays generally like their landscaping features to be rounded, rather than having sharp edges. Learn here how to soften the sharp edges of your patio if you don't want to be square.
Outdoor Patio Furniture
After spending so much time building a patio (or waiting for someone you've hired to finish building it), you'll want to enjoy your new space to the max, right? Optimize your outdoor dining experiences by accessorizing with outdoor patio furniture.