Is there help for my patio?
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Jewellmartin
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We have a 12’x12’ slab surrounded by the house on three sides. The southern side is open. The east side has tall shrubs between the patio and the house. The north end is a long tall wall of windows from the family room inside. I have a glass topped round table and two nice chairs. I have an old steel large folding table on the west wall where I did some planting last year. Totally devoid of color and interest. Ideas, please? ☺️
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The cheapest and easiest way to add color and interest is to brighten up the cushions, add some colorful plants and maybe hang some kind of curtain or put in a divider if you need the privacy. The old steel table can be painted with a nice color metal paint to brighten it up. Buy the cushions and then select a color from the cushions to paint the table. Add a nice vase or décor to match the color of your metal table.
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It sounds like the area is not very well lit so you could start off with some rope light under the eaves of the House. Give the cement a good cleaning or pressure washing and then add an indoor/ outdoor rug. This will make it feel more like a living space. Cushions and plants will definitely help to brighten the space. You may want to take the folding table down and add a seating area in the corner to make better use of the space. Think of the area the same way you would a room in your home! Have fun!
Use a shade cloth/sail cloth triangular canopy to break up the right angles and make a pleasantly shaded area. It will also help the interior of your home stay cool