Monday, January 16, 2012

Prepare The Terrace Or Patio For Summer

Prepare the terrace or patio for summer

Conditioning is the first step to returning to enjoy this space so nice when the good weather arrives.

Naturally, the first thing is to clean and fix those little flaws that caused the wind, cold and rain. Paint the walls, remove the iron oxide railing and fencing, ducts clean drains and fix any problem of coatings, flooring or lighting enhancements. With just this step, we will make the terrace look different.

If we make some changes to the look of it, we can choose a low-budget touches like placing wooden planks on the floor or even cover an area with artificial grass, gravel or white. This can help us to differentiate the relaxation area of dining.

Here, we will also consider needs to win or not privacy, protecting bystanders and visible areas access to our terrace. Canopies, umbrellas, dividers, bamboo mats and many other materials can help us win privacy in a familiar and relaxing space as patios and terraces.

When choosing the furniture, we will consider the available space and the uses to which we give to it. How the dining set made, at least, for table and chairs is essential for those times when family or friends. In fact, another object ideal for those moments in good company, it may be a barbecue. Stand, table or work, may be the perfect complement to succeed with visitors. For convenience, we place an outdoor coffee table (which can be folded), which will provide extra space for lunch.

For its part, the chairs and couches, where the size of the terrace or patio permit, provide well-deserved rest. There is also the option of the hammock: comfortable and not much space.

To underscore the durability of teak wood, ideal for outdoor furniture. Other materials such as aluminum, plastic or iron are also recommended for this use.

Whether we intend to relax, to sunbathe, as we prefer to use the terrace to enjoy the food, it is recommended to be protected from the sun. Canopies, umbrellas or pergolas are used to that. The choice, of course, depend on the space, climate, and applications that we will give this corner.

If, moreover, we still have a gap, we can reserve a space for storage of garden tools, hose, barbecue utensils, children’s toys … among other things. To do this, the ideal will be a PVC outer enclosure, weather resistant and with enough consistency to hold heavyweight objects.

Add a personal touch to our terrace can be simple, just need a little creativity and some objects to give it life. Flowers and plants are very useful for this. Some, like vines, provided also by where we place privacy. In addition, plants, combined with brass pots, ceramic or colored plastics can finish give this thing like we want.

Finally, the lighting can be the final change to give a fresh look to our terrace. Solar lights, strings of lights, torches and even floating candles are a great idea to accompany those romantic evenings when night falls.

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