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Adding a patio to your property is a great way to expand your home’s living space, giving you a place to relax, entertain, and dine while enjoying the outdoors. A well-designed patio can also increase your home’s aesthetic appeal and give you the chance to express your personal style. Before constructing the patio, though, there are some design considerations to discuss with your landscaper to ensure that it’s safe, well-positioned, and suited for your family’s needs. 

3 Patio Design Tips for Homeowners 

1. Choose the Right Location

Your landscaper will help you identify the perfect placement, but ideally, the patio should be located close to your home with easy access to an entrance. Situating the patio close to the kitchen or dining area is common, but you may opt to have a direct entrance to a sunroom or family room so it can serve as an extension of the living space.

You should also take into account the view from the patio once it’s built, as well as how level the site is. If the ground isn't level, the landscapers will need to bring in fill or design a multi-level patio to suit the available space. 

2. Consider the Purpose 

landscaperHow you plan to use the patio plays a big role in its design. For example, if you want space for outdoor cooking and dining, you’ll need ample square footage for an outdoor kitchen setup and seating.

If you want a space for relaxing around a fire pit, you’ll need to account for safety and fire codes when designing the patio layout. Your landscaper should work with you to create an outdoor space that meets all of your needs and works with your vision, whether that’s a large space with built-in seating for big parties or a more intimate area where you can relax and enjoy your garden. 

3. Don’t Forget the Climate

Getting the most use from your new patio depends in large part on how well it works within your climate. A well-designed patio can be comfortable for most of the year when it’s protected from wind and cold, for example. Incorporating features like fire pits and protected nooks allows you to spend time outdoors in the spring and fall. In the summer, a pergola can help provide shade and privacy so you can enjoy your patio as much as possible.

 

If you’re thinking about installing a new patio, turn to the experts at Pepper's Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. in Trumbull, CT. Since 1985 these landscapers have provided a range of services, including excavation and masonry. They’ll work with you to design and install a patio for your home that you’ll enjoy for years to come. To learn more about their services, visit their website. To request a free estimate, call (203) 377-1596.

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