The average patio consists of an area of concrete slabs with maybe a plant pot or two, but nothing more exciting than that. It doesn’t have to be like this and these twenty-five ideas should inspire you to see just what is possible. Becky Harris is the author of this article which I found on the Houzz website.
Expansive patios with built-in outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fountains, bars, living room-style furniture and even big TVs seem to dominate articles about backyard decor. That leaves some of us with smaller patios throwing up our hands with no idea of what to do with our petite spaces. But there?s a charm to these small, sometimes awkwardly shaped patios that those party-size outdoor areas cannot replicate. If you?re struggling with how to outfit a smaller patio, here?s some inspiration to help you breathe new life into it and make the most of your outdoor space.1. Consider built-ins. Obviously, space is at a premium with a small patio. In this modest courtyard, the raised garden bed serves as the back of a built-in bench. This adds room for a generously sized table in the space. Tall trees and slatted trellis walls keep the building walls around the courtyard from feeling oppressive.2. Integrate local materials. This large stone slab table coordinates with the surface underfoot, making it look as though it emerged from a rock ledge.3. Go large scale. You may think you should put only small things on a small patio, but that?s not the case. Look how well this oversized urn creates a focal point on this modest-sized patio. Another clever trick here: The raised bed walls serve as extra seating.
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