In case you hadn’t felt the intense Ontario heat, summer has officially arrived, and with it one of the most coveted Canadian activities of the year – spending time on a patio. If your home has the wonderful feature of a private outdoor space, you should be taking full advantage during the fleeting summer months.
In order to get as much use out of your patio as possible, we recommend treating it like an extension of your home by putting a good amount of thought into how you decorate it. The more you like your outdoor patio space, the more likely you are to spend time enjoying it with family and friends.
Below, we’ve gathered together our best advice for getting started on your patio decor. Be sure to act quickly and take advantage of these precious warm weeks!
When deciding how you’re going to budget for your patio, it’s important to have a plan in mind for what you’d most like to do while spending time in your outdoor space. For example, if your patio is more a place to sit and relax, you might look to focus more on comfortable seating, such as lounge chairs, an outdoor couch and plenty of low tables for keeping drinks and reading material close by. If your patio is a place where you’d like to spend mealtime, you’ll want to focus more on the appropriate type of seating for eating, such as high-backed chairs and a table that fits your space.
If your patio is going to be multi-purpose, that’s even better! In this case, we would suggest blocking out space near the door to your home for an eating area, to shorten the distance between your kitchen and your patio table for transferring food and drinks outside. Save the best view area, whether it be the backyard or the pool, for a comfortable seating space with lounge chairs and cushioned couches.
The accessories you buy for your patio will also be determined by its purpose. Relaxation spaces should include side tables and outdoor candles, while you’ll need to think about the right weather-friendly dishes if your patio is getting a lot of use during meal time.