Homifine.com -- The patio can be a versatile place in the home. You can think of it as part of the house's expansion. When the weather is nice, you can use the patio as a room, but with added bonus of more light and air. Make it a reading room, dining room, or even a living room. These are 7 fast ways to make your patio feel like a room.
1. Choose a roofed patio design
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The first thing is a matter of patio design. Instead of an open patio, opt for a roofed patio. You can add a pergola as shade on the patio. A patio with a roof will be easier to design like a room. Because the room feels more shady and protected from direct sunlight and the rain.
2. Furniture arrangement like an indoor
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The furniture you use helps your patio feel like a room. Feel free to place gray outdoor sofas with cute pink cushions as decorations. Create a focal point with a coffee table and an egg chair that elevates the patio. This patio is even worthy of being your living room to entertain close friends.
3. Use lighting to decorate
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When the sun goes down, you'll need a light to illuminate a patio. Choose the type of lamp that will best suit your needs. String lights are an inexpensive way to add mood lighting. Put them in different places to give the patio a warm glow. It can also provide a relaxing environment.
4. Use a rug
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Every room in the house, especially the living room, must have a rug. An outdoor rug will instantly give an atmosphere like a room. Rug gives a more comfortable feeling on the floor when steeped on like in a cozy room. Rug also creates a sophisticated and modern touch to a patio design.
5. Add curtain
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A room is usually closed, not so with a patio. However, you can create a closed atmosphere by installing curtains around the patio. Attach the curtain to the top holder and pole. The curtains will serves like a light wall that provide shade and quickly make your patio feel like a room.
6. Cover the roof with a fitting cover
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It's nice to have shade or a roof on the patio. Use a cover that's resistant to outdoor weather. If necessary, add additional shade such as white cloth that will serve as the perfect backdrop for decorating string lights.
7. Nice thematic decoration
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Make the patio look and feel like a room. Decorate with outdoor-friendly indoor decorations. Make use of comfortable furniture and decorative lighting. The patio will be as lovely as comfortable as this with the right arrangement.
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