Concrete Patio Ideas & Placement Tips
VIDEO: PATIO LAYOUT & PLACEMENT Designer/contractor Scott Cohen takes you to several homes to show you ideas for patio placement and layout in your yard. — Length: 02:54 One of the greatest mistakes I see made by novice designers is the tendency to place one large slab patio at the rear of the house. While this might be a traditional layout, in actuality it is rarely practical. For the best and most functional patio design, you need to consider exposure to sun and shade, proximity to the house, and outdoor views, along with activities to accommodate such as entertaining, dining, cooking, and sun bathing. Watch the video to learn how to "break up" patios to create various outdoor rooms. You'll also discover a simple tool landscape designers use to plot out and adjust patio placement ideas. How to design a patio The first step in making patio plans 4 questions for figuring out the function of your space How to create destinations using focal points Landscape tips: Using Greenery for Shade and Balance with Hardscape Author Scott Cohen, "HGTV's Favorite Garden Artisan" Concrete Contractors: Find Products and Supplies in Your Area Return to Concrete Patios Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada © 1999-2010 ConcreteNetwork.com None of this site may be reproduced without written permission |
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