3 Patio Design Makeover Ideas That You Should Consider

3 Patio Design Makeover Ideas That You Should Consider


With the weather finally starting to fine up, Australian families are starting to spend more time outside. Have you noticed that your patio area is looking a little worse for wear? Have you given it a thorough clean only to realise that you haven’t made any improvement? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, it might be time to consider a patio design makeover. This will ensure that your outdoor area is ready for the nice weather ahead.
  1. The floor covering
    The state of your patio’s floor will often drag the area’s appearance down faster than any other issue. Concrete, for example, can become stained or cracked over time. Timber, on the other hand, can become faded or even weathered with time. This is the perfect time of year to give your floor a makeover – rip up that old concrete or timber deck and replace it with something new. Natural stone paving is quite an attractive choice, but polished concrete and treated timber can also look great.
  2. The roof
    covering A damaged or outdated roof can really make your patio design look a little daggy (not to mention unsafe). Replacing the roof will not only improve the appearance of your outdoor area, it can help to increase the safety of the space and make your guests feel more secure. We recommend steering clear of tin roofing, as it can make the space below feel quite hot; polycarbonate roofing is definitely a better choice, as it allows plenty of natural sunlight in whilst keeping the heat out.
  3. The landscaping
    You can add some life to your patio with just a little landscaping. Choose plants that thrive in shade and invest in some lovely pots that you can scatter around the space. We recommend choosing plants that flower, as this will help to inject some colour into the space. Climbing vines are also a great option for a living decoration. You could make the landscaping even better by arranging your selected greenery around a water feature (such as a small pond, fountain or waterfall).

In three fairly easy and affordable steps, your patio design could go from a complete eyesore to your favourite place to spend time. Whilst you can certainly handle the landscaping of the area yourself, we recommend contacting a professional for the floor and roof coverings. This will ensure that they are long lasting and that your patio continues to look its best well into the future. What are some other ways that you can makeover your outdoor area?