Help!! My patio is boring!?

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I watch the design shows but they never have a basic suburban backyard where the patio is against the back of the house and is covered by a patio roof.  Mine is 30"x12" We've put in recessed lights and three ceiling fans.  There is a round table and 4 chairs at one end and a love seat, two chairs, two end tables and a coffee table at the other end.  There are two bedroom windows on the patio wall as well as a bathroom door between them and an 8ft glass sliding door.  It just looks like a patio full of stuff to me!  Help!  How can I make it more inviting???

lee e · Accepted Answer

PUT A KOI FOUNTAIN IN IT.

cherylanne · Answer

first thing i thought of is adding outdoor curtains to the posts  to soften  the look.    get rid of some of that furniture out there.  sounds like your trying  to have a kitchen  and living room all out there.  make a decision  and  use  one or the other.    table  and chairs ok  keep that .  the couch  keep that .. coffee table o k   . get rid of the end tables.  oh you have two seats  as well.   maybe you  can  divide the "outdoor rooms"  into  two separate rooms  with a sheer curtain as well.   curtains  do wonders  look at this link  maybe you can get ideas  there too

http://www.ehow.com/how_5086234_make-outdoor-patio-curtains.html

can you stand one more link ?

http://www.front-porch-ideas-and-more.com/outdoor-curtains.html

W Alex T · Answer

It sounds like you could use some potted plants and maybe a lattice with a clematis or similar climbing, flowering plant. Perhaps a statuary in a corner. Window boxes are nice if they get some sun and hanging baskets add a nice touch too.

Always Curious · Answer

Less furniture & add some pots of flowers Or Ferns.

? · Answer

Add a natural stone outdoor fireplace and a natural stone floor.

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Help!! My patio is boring!?

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