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Patio
Structures
Backyard
patios can
turn a
drab space
of land
into an
inviting
sanctuary.
They can
give you
additional
living
space,
especially
if you add
a patio
enclosure,
and drive
up the
value of
your home.
However,
before you
start
building,
you’re
gong to
need a
patio
design.
Patio
Plans
When it
comes to
making
patio
designs,
you need
to know
what you
want from
the space.
Are you
looking
for a
patio that
will allow
you to
enjoy
meals and
conversation
with
friends
and
family? Do
you prefer
a more
secluded
patio that
serves as
a haven
where you
can enjoy
some quiet
moments?
Or do you
want to
turn your
backyard
into a
tranquil
spa,
complete
with a hot
tub and
shady
cabana or
a pergola?
When
you do
your patio
design,
remember
that there
is not
just one
kind of
outdoor
(or
indoor)
patio
around.
Here are
some of
the more
common
patio
plans:
1.
Open
Patios:
Built
with
minimal
obstructions
and away
from
trees,
overhangs
and
anything
else that
can cause
a shadow,
an open
patio will
give you
maximum
exposure
to the sun
and air.
2.
Patio
Rooms:
Also known
as a
sunroom, a
patio room
will give
you all
the
sunlight
you want
without
actually
having to
go
outside.
These
patios can
be used
year
round.
3.
Covered
Patio:
Often
built
beside a
home, this
type of
patio
enclosure
will let
you enjoy
your patio
even when
it’s
raining
out but is
usually
not ideal
for
year-round
use.
4.
Poolside
Patio:
A poolside
patio can
provide
you with a
great
place to
sit and
tan. You
may even
want to
put in a
patio bar
for the
ultimate
in
vacation
enjoyment.
5.
Retreat
Patios:
Often
built in
amongst
trees and
other
shrubbery,
these
patios sit
away from
the house,
although
you can
always
build a
little
path from
the house
to your
secret
hideaway.
6.
Entry
Patios:
Located at
the front
of your
home, an
entry
patio is
the
complete
opposite
of a
retreat
patio.
Because of
where it
is
situated,
an entry
patio is a
much more
public
space,
great for
those who
like to
talk with
their
neighbors.
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