Custom Patio Blog

Whether you only have a short strip or an irregular-shaped backyard, a well-thought out plan and design can make an oasis out of your outdoors. Here are 5 space-saving ideas we have come up for a better outdoor living.

Suitable Seats

Most outdoor areas instantly become more welcoming with the appropriate seats allocated in prime locations for sitting, lounging, and chilling. Whether it’s a leather armchair, folding seats, or a corner sofa, cozy seats make your outdoor area the best room to pass summer afternoons or rainy evenings in.

Full Planters

You don’t have to have a full-scale garden that can rival those botanical gardens to feel closer to nature. Planters brimming with vibrant plants are enough to brighten any dark spot. And when it comes to planters, always remember the three important categories for plants: a thriller, a spiller, and a filler.

Raised Gardens

Whether hanging, climbing, or in pots and vases, freeing the ground can make your area bigger. What could have been dominated by plants can now be re-purposed for a plush seating area while you move the greens and blooms upwards. Vertical gardens raise the look and feel of your outdoor space and transform it into an ultimate zen area where relaxation and nature both have ample spaces to thrive.

Multi-purpose Structures

Wooden pallet seats can have storage in it. Tables can also have a fire pit in its midst. And countertops can be customized to slide and store on top of each for more space. Whatever structure, furniture, or feature you plan to have, ensure it serves more functions. This gives your outdoors a neater look and lessens the need to clutter your outdoor space.

Thin and Sturdy Patio Cover

Instead of a solid patio cover, why not consider a metal pergola with thin steel beams which can have climbing vines, bamboo mats, or patio shades installed? Pergolas save more space and keep your outdoor living airy.

Your patio surface is not just a conduit between your curb and your house. With the right amount of effort, and the right type of patio pavers installed, your patio floor can be the greatest asset you can design for maximum curb appeal. In this blog, we’ll give you 3 types of outdoor patio pavers which you can consider for your outdoor patio.

Travertine tiles

A natural stone option cut in various sizes, each travertine tile is one-of-a-kind, ensuring your patio will have a unique aesthetic. It’s also produced with either a matte or glossy finish. It fits well in a modern house, and is particularly easy to maintain and clean.

Concrete Pavers

Cast and pre-fabricated into brick molds, concrete pavers are slightly inexpensive and come in a gamut of designs, shapes, and colors. You can lay it directly on the ground or on top of a thin layer of concrete. However, direct-to-ground installation may make your paver surface uneven over time as some sink lower due to heavier foot traffic it receives. Having expert stonemasons do the installation will assure you laid pavers will remain stable and cohesive over a long period of time.

Ceramic Pavers

The prettiest pavers you can use for your patio, ceramic pavers allow you to make your patio floor a work of art. With more intricate inlaid designs on the tiles, you can essentially create a mosaic or avant-garde pattern that’ll make your patio floor pop out and become a focal point in itself. However, using ceramic pavers is best advised for those with existing even patio surfaces. Also make sure your patio isn’t prone to cracking or fissuring. While it might be more costly, ceramic pavers do lend an incredible beauty to your patio.

Need more inspiration? Head over to our Paver Photo Gallery to see how these pavers add beauty to Woodlands patios.

As the coronavirus spreads, claiming countless lives, many people are ordered to stay at home to prevent the rapid infection of the virus. Most homeowners, while confined to their homes, can venture towards their outdoor patio to avoid experiencing cabin fever. But even your outdoor room can be unsafe. To fortify your outdoor room against the virus and its vehicles of transmission, droplets, here are 3 types of temporary screens you can install for your patio.

Plastic Cover

Transparent, inexpensive, and pliable, a plastic cover can easily be tacked into posts and fortify the perimeters of your outdoor room. It can block droplets loaded with the virus coming your way, but it also blocks the wind from aerating your patio. To solve this problem, just start your ceiling fan to aid in the air circulation. Frequent disinfection of the plastic cover is also needed to ensure any virus clinging to its surface is destroyed.

Standard Insect Screen

While it was created in order to block insects, your standard insect screen can also block most of the droplets coming your way. Usually made of metal with varying tightness of weaves, the standard insect screen works better stretched.

Curtains

In times of crisis, improvisation is always a requirement. If you don’t have the other materials lying around, go through your linen cupboard and find curtains. It does sway elegantly according to the wind direction, but it can also partially give you protection and privacy. Just make sure to regularly change the curtains to avoid the virus from clinging onto it.

With good hygiene practices, regular disinfection, and moderate caution, we can all get past this pandemic unscathed. We hope after all this blows over, you can call Woodlands Patio in order to install a permanent screen that protects you from outdoor elements, whether it’s visible or not.

An outdoor fireplace provides warmth to your patio and any outdoor living area, making it as cozy and comfortable as your indoors. With its size, it becomes a great focal point. To make a great statement, consider the main material you use for its façade. Here are 5 fireplace façade materials you can choose from.

Brick

The traditional fireplace has always had brick as its main building block. Whether it’s in the classic red or neutral colors, a brick fireplace easily blends with the rest of your house’s architecture.

Stone

An outdoor fireplace can be used as a focal point for your patio. And stonework on the façade of your fireplace can add interesting visuals that easily catch the eye. Stonework, when done well, also fortifies your fireplace, ensuring its durability through the decades.

Concrete

Fit for modern homes and patios, concrete fireplaces are a sleek and chic addition to any outdoor area. A concrete fireplace can easily blend into your existing architecture by simply painting it in the same shade as your exteriors.

Marble

For a classic fireplace that speaks elegance, use marble. It can be engraved for more interesting details or simply shaped as it is. Marble also comes in a variety of colors and marbling. Its strength and durability will ensure your fireplace will warm generations to come.

Tile

If marble is too expensive, you can use marble tiles instead. A groovy choice for homeowners who want more design options for their fireplace façade, tile provides you with an array of design options. The end result is a unique fireplace that is inexpensive yet doesn’t look like one. In case of breakage, it is also easier to replace. And if you do get tired of the design, one can easily switch to a different tile unlike the other materials.

Considering converting your patio space into an awesome outdoor kitchen? Here are the top 5 outdoor kitchen features and accessories you should plan for.

Grill

Built-in grills come in handy. These prefabricated equipment come in with a grill, stove, storage space and enough counterspace for a few items. It is more economical and can be installed quickly, however, what these prefab islands lack is customization. Your space should be able to accommodate the equipment.

Refrigerator

Having a compact fridge to store meats and beverages comes in handy when having an outdoor kitchen. It also lessens the need to go back and forth into your kitchen just to carry all the ingredients you need.

Sink

Again, preparing and cleaning your ingredients need not be done in your indoor kitchen with a trusty sink right in your outdoor kitchen. It can be concrete, custom-built to fit the space you have or have its own stand built.

Seating

The idea of having an outdoor kitchen is that you can cook, eat, and entertain all at the same time. That said, seating is of importance if you want to do all of these simultaneously. Consider how near it is to the cooking area and where the smoke might be directed. When planning where to put the seating area, take note of where the sunlight hits all hours of the day.

Island Bar

This simple addition can easily transform your outdoor kitchen into an outdoor dining area as well. You can have a marble countertop or take the inexpensive but more eco-friendly way of choosing reclaimed wood.

Your outdoor kitchen may feature all or just some of these elements. Whichever you pick, always consider your space and budget to make it work. For an easier planning process, call us today to schedule a free consultation.