Most homeowners enjoy spending time in their backyards, especially during beautiful spring and summer weather. An outdoor patio is a great home feature that provides a comfortable gathering place, as well as shelter from outdoor elements. With an outdoor patio, it’s easier to spend more time outside year-round.
Over the last few years, outdoor home features have become enormously popular with homeowners across the country. They provide a comfortable backyard setting for a variety of outdoor activities like relaxing by the pool, dining with family and entertaining friends. Take a look at some of the top outdoor patio trends for 2017.
Poolside View
If you have a swimming pool, a poolside patio is a great addition to your backyard. It will provide a comfortable spot for swimmers to warm up, dry off and get out of the hot sun after a day of swimming.
Current patio trends show luxury poolsides that include outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, wet bars, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, large screen TVs and state-of-the-art surround sound systems.
Your Own Secret Garden
Backyard patio’s that let you take in nature are popular with homeowners around the country. Outdoor patio’s that showcase beautiful landscapes, backyard gardens and outdoor ponds create a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Whether you have a casual or formal backyard, a garden patio will make your outdoor area more attractive. You can relax with your morning coffee or enjoy lunch with friends in a quiet setting surrounded by colorful flowers in a seasonal garden.
Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits
An outdoor patio with a fireplace or fire pit allows you to spend more time outdoors year-round, even in chilly or cold weather. An outdoor fire adds inviting warmth and light for cold days and evening entertaining on your outdoor patio. Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits create a comfortable atmosphere for your patio and a cozy gathering spot for conversations around the fire.
Outdoor Kitchens
A patio with an outdoor kitchen creates fantastic opportunities for outdoor dining and entertaining. An outdoor kitchen will expand your indoor living space and allow you to enjoy your outdoor area year-round.
Depending on the size of your patio and your budget, you can build an outdoor kitchen with a basic grill and countertop or one with a variety of state-of-the-art appliances and accessories.