Ideas for a covered outdoor shelter area
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I agree, I wouldn't mess with floors just divide areas for sit ting by the cook with a table and an area to be just enjoying the outdoors with some lemonade or read a book. The floor appears to be in great shape so nice and clean and won't soak up heat and reflect back onto you.
Hello Kelly..I thought you were a newbie and got set to welcome you,but I looked at the date on your post..not a newbie any more. So what did you do? Any pictures? Nice project!
WHAT A GREAT SPACE..... welcome and here is my thoughts In addition to many of the things already mentioned.. Many new outdoor rugs now will not mold or get nasty can be flipped over for a reverse pattern , and just hose off. Other option is to paint the rug(s) on the floor for ease of cleaning. I'd tape it off first to check dimensions for your liking. Several (2-3) smaller ones might work better to divide the space into casual seating, dining - prep and kids space. I'd put the bar closer to the food area, yet far enough away to be safe. To separate the prep - cooking area try a potters bench, maybe two, sanded painted or stained with several shelves for supplies....One for prep and cooking, one for serving.. depending on the crowds you plan to have.. . I would use PAINTERS TARPS for curtains.. HUGE SIZES-several colors, toss into the washer.. very cheap and rugged.. dress up with fabric prints of boarders, stripes, stencils or painted pattern or family artwork on top or bottom. OR, mark a special day or event with everyone signing and good wishes with bright markers to cherish.. To hang I'd use skinny pipes, painted or not, as the rods between the poles. Top can have large grommets for easy sliding. On the bottom corners another grommet to be clipped to O screws mounted into the poles.Easily opened and closed for wind, sun or rain.. Easy to tie back too. I'd add lots of various sized lanterns w/ real candles or flameless. Hang some from the pipes.. A few huge ones sitting in various spots for a cozy feel..battery operated twinkle lights also look great instead of candles. I'd add an outdoor battery motion sensor LED light for evening when no one wants to leave.. a gas fire pit with a wide shelf all around to act as a table, or clay chimnea in a corner would also be great..