{"id":4798,"date":"2017-06-01T17:07:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T17:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/easy-ways-to-make-your-patio-look-great-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2017-06-01T17:07:29","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T17:07:29","slug":"easy-ways-to-make-your-patio-look-great-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/easy-ways-to-make-your-patio-look-great-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways to Make Your Patio Look Great This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Summer is the perfect time of year to be outside with family and friends. The cold weather, snow and rain are gone, and you see bright, sunny days ahead of you. If you’re getting ready for a season full of pool parties and barbecues, here’s everything you need to make your patio look great:\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Update Your Furniture<\/a><\/b>
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It’s a new season with new trends, so you might be in the market for new patio furniture, or your old furniture just needs some updating. Chances are your cushions and pillows are looking faded, worn out and tattered from last year, so replace them with new cushions or fabric covers to match the rest of your decor. Don’t be afraid to go with bold and bright colors or big designs because they won’t dominate the area since it’s an open space.<\/p>\n

You also need enough furniture and seating to fit your family and friends. Get a large round table or a long rectangular table for your guests to eat, snack and set down their drinks. Add extra chairs or a love seat around your table so you can add more people than your immediate family when you host a party. Go for items that are easy to clean so dust, dirt and spills don’t permanently ruin your furniture.<\/p>\n

Make Some Shade<\/b>
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The summer sun can be intense, so you need shady areas to give yourself and your guests a break. Get a table with an umbrella in the middle to provide some shade while you’re eating dinner on the patio. Or add an umbrella on the top step of your pool or behind lounge chairs to stay cool.<\/p>\n

If you want a larger shady area, set up a pavilion with a canopy roof in a section of your yard. Add chairs, side tables and a reading area underneath. You also can build a pergola and cover the top and sides with growing vines or climbing plants. This will add some color and nature to your patio as well as provide you with shade.<\/p>\n

Light It Up<\/b>
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Transform your patio into a summer wonderland by lighting it up at night. Once the sun goes down and the temperature drops, you’ll want to relax on your patio with a nice cocktail or dessert with a lovely glow around you. For a touch of glamour, install an outdoor chandelier or light fixture over your patio table and chairs. String up hanging lights from the roof and side of your pergola to light up your ivy or plants. Put a few candles in translucent vases on side tables surrounding your other furniture or in the middle of your table. This is a great place for you to include some of your accent colors and add a delicate touch to sometimes bulky furniture.<\/p>\n

Make It Party Ready<\/b>
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Now that you have the necessities, it’s time to get to the fun part. You want people to see your beautiful summer patio, so give them an excuse to come over for a party. Set up a grill, cooler for drinks and counter space to prepare and display your summertime treats. If it tends to get cool at night, get a table with a fire pit in the middle or build your own fire pit where you can roast s’mores and tell ghost stories. You also should invest<\/a> in some lawn games and board games that you can play well into the night.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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