Trends for Patios: 5 Landscape Design Ideas to Get Your Lewis OH Project Started

The outdoor living experience is centered on the patio, which is the anchor feature for your backyard. No matter what you and your family love to do in your landscape, the patio will likely be the start and end points for outdoor fun. Making your patio unique with features that apply to your family’s lifestyle should be your biggest priority. Here are some trends for patios: five landscape design ideas to get your Lewis, OH project started.

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Patio Pavers: a Beautiful Foundation

The right patio pavers will affect the practical and aesthetic aspects of your patio. With so many paver choices available today, there will be a style, color, texture, shape, and finish to suit your design. Whether you admire the look of natural stone but want a non-slip texture… or you love the look of clay brick but want to expand your color options… or you want a look that’s fresh and modern, concrete patio pavers will deliver.

Enhance Safety with Permeable Pavers

Part of ensuring a great outdoor experience for your friends and family is making a safer patio surface. When you’re choosing which pavers to use in your patio, we recommend pavers designed for permeability. A system of permeable pavers will enhance safety by allowing water to seep between the cracks, preventing the collection of water on the surface and reducing damage caused by freeze-thaw cycle. Even better, a permeable paver system will also help replenish groundwater and make your landscape even healthier. Permeable pavers simply feature larger spaces between the pavers and a special substrate that allows water to seep through. The pavers themselves are impervious to water, and are available in a wide range of styles.

A Terraced Patio

One of the trends that’s sweeping the landscaping industry is one that’s incredibly useful for a variety of landscape topographies. For both the flattest properties to the steepest hillsides, a terraced patio setup will create a well-adapted and exciting patio format for your outdoor activities. The elevation changes between the levels could be as subtle as one step; or as dramatic as a four-foot climb to a stone terrace. These separations help you plan your spaces even better and focus how your outdoor spaces are utilized. For instance, place a fire pit on a secluded level of your patio to create a private nook for conversation; while an outdoor kitchen/dining space could take “center stage” with a commanding view of the surroundings.

Highlighting Plant Life

The natural beauty that draws us outside in the first place should be one of the biggest design elements of your outdoor living space. Make sure to prioritize natives as they will have the lowest maintenance and watering needs and will delight you with wonderful aromas and visual interest. You can use flowering plants to make things feel more cozy and intimate or use sparse and tightly-trimmed shrubs to make a space feel elegant and grand.

Welcoming Your Friends with a Fire Table

A landscape fire feature is always a great way to help people feel more at home in your backyard. Fire tables are growing in popularity as a key focal point. The fire table is a very versatile fire feature that can fit in a range of spaces and uses. Since fire tables use natural gas as fuel, they are easily controllable for heat and intensity. They can fit within a dining area where they marry the delights of shared meals with the drama of a fiery centerpiece.

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