How to Decorate a Plain Patio into an Entertaining Room
A patio space can be transformed into additional living space when you dress it up as you would any other room in your home. Ideal for entertaining during warm weather, a patio can provide a stylish and relaxing environment to socialize and enjoy nature. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Outdoor rug
- Patio table and chairs
- Candles
- Dishes
- Wireless speakers
- Potted plants
- Up-lights
- Fire pit
- Additional seating
Instructions
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Warm up the space with an outdoor area rug. Patios usually have either wood or concrete flooring, but even attractively tiled patios can benefit from an outdoor area rug. Lay the rug in the center of the patio to create a visual boundary to the entertaining area.
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Set up a fashionable outdoor table and chair set. Outdoor furniture can make a big different in how a patio entertainment space looks. Plan to buy a round table with at least four cushioned chairs. If your budget allows, purchase an additional outdoor love seat or chaise lounge to complement the space and provide extra seating.
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Add candles. Outdoor candles on the table and in torches around the perimeter of the patio space can not only help keep bugs away but provide party-perfect lighting for an outdoor gathering on your patio. Purchase a mix of regular candles and mosquito-deterring candles for the space.
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Set the table. An entertainment space should be fully dressed, whether indoors or out. Set out full place settings on the table or create a beautiful appetizer area with matching dishes and low, compact flower arrangements.
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Provide music with wireless speakers. Outdoor and rain resistant music speakers are now available with the convenience of wireless technology and can bring your CDs or MP3s to life in your entertaining area. Place speakers around the perimeter of your patio for a full sound.
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Decorate with plants. Your outdoor entertainment area should celebrate the outdoors by utilizing living plants in the décor. Layer a few planters of various heights at the corners of the patio to create a visual barrier and add a rich look to your space. Place up-lights in the planters for nighttime entertaining or use solar lights in the pots to illuminate both the space and the plants.
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Create a conversation area around a fire pit. Fire pits are safer than ever and you can get one for any patio that is large enough to hold it. Place a fire pit several feet away from your eating area and flank it with additional seating for an inviting space no one will want to leave.
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Tips & Warnings
Coordinate your seating cushions with other elements of your patio décor, including the rug, to tie the space together and provide a pleasing first impression.
Don't overcrowd a small patio. Apartment-sized patios or smaller condo patios should not be crammed with furniture, so measure first, then place furniture around the perimeter of the space.
