Patio Upgrades at Low Cost

With summer in full swing, are you looking to make over your patio area and create a more functional and stunning outdoor living space? Here are some tips on giving your patio look a boost on a budget.

Curtains. Sheer curtains are good for creating a whole new look for your Tulsa patio. Creating a little shade and flow of color around a pergola or patio, these interior design items are also great for an outdoor environment as well.

Container garden. Artfully placed containers can bring much added beauty to your patio area. They can be used to lead guests along a certain path or showcase a focal point in your outdoor space.


Lounge area. To add seating space to your patio, an old mattress or daybed that’s still in good condition can be placed on a platform or other raised surface to add a spa-like lounge area that you’ll be sure to enjoy with family and friends.

Reuse, recycle, reinvent. Create new purposes from your old furniture by staining the wood or adding trendy cushions and new slipcovers to enhance thrift store pieces.  Design rich pieces you find at flea markets or thrift shops can become focal points for a small patio area.  A large secondhand table can work great in a patio dining area. Paint or stain an old coffee table to create more dining space in your patio.


Outdoor Lighting. Easily add color and elegance to a patio area. Hanging lanterns are great for bringing both style and light to your Tulsa outdoor living space.

Pillows. “Mixing and matching different patterns can give any space a designer look,” HGTV noted. Speaking of cushions, just buying new cushions and pillows for your patio area can really enhance your outdoor space.

Paint and Art. It can take only simple coat of paint to a patio area to completely change the look of your outdoor space. Add some unique pieces of art to your patio area that you’ve found a thrift stores over the years to reinvigorate the space. Design Sponge noted one South Carolina home that used a high-gloss light blue paint on the ceiling and floors on the porch.

For more design ideas about transforming your patio on a budget, visit
http://www.babble.com/home/25-beautiful-patios-on-a-budget/.

If you need help or more inspiration for creating an amazing patio area or outdoor environment, talk to the Tulsa outdoor living space design/build professionals at Oklahoma Landscape.

Patio and Deck Design/Build in Tulsa - The Benefits

Would you like to enjoy more of your backyard and landscape? Patios and decks make the perfect addition for your Tulsa home. Whether relaxing or entertaining, these outdoor living areas give you a convenient way to ‘find yourself outside’ without having to walk through the grass or mud, thus protecting your home flooring.

These hardscapes are can become the basis for greater outdoor environment embellishments and can add exceptional value and curb appeal to your home and landscape. What are some design ideas and benefits to building a patio or deck for your outdoor environment?

Nowadays, patios offer a great deal of variety in design. They can be made using an assortment of different materials such as stone, concrete, pavers, tile, or brick. Concrete can be stamped or colored to add style and dimension to your outdoor space. Porcelain or ceramic tile can add a unique flair to your outdoor living area by even giving it a Tuscan or Mediterranean feel, depending on the style. Bricks can provide warmth to your patio and also come in a variety of colors. A nice aspect of using bricks is that they can be placed in such a way as to create a variety of patterns and designs providing added character and charm.
Patios provide a nice way of aesthetically dividing an outdoor living space. They are the foundation for your outdoor kitchen, fireplace, or swimming pool, which unfailingly becomes the focal point of your entire outdoor environment. Outdoor structures can conveniently be added to a patio area to provide shade and protection from the elements. Adding character, style, and practical appeal to your space, patios offer an array of benefits.

While patios are built directly on the ground, decks are ideal for landscapes on a hill or with an unleveled ground area because they are built with a support system to help them “float” above ground. Decks are thus a great addition to increase the visual scope of a surrounding area. These hardscapes can even be added to an upper level of the house. Decks can be built using a variety of different material like wood, composite, aluminum, vinyl, and plastic. Most decks include a railing for protection and in a multi-level outdoor environment, homeowners can incorporate some of the hardscapes from the patio with the upper level deck to seamlessly integrate designs.

So in choosing whether you want to build a patio or a deck, Tulsa homeowners have some diverse options. Depending on their budget, aesthetics, landscape, and outdoor living needs, homeowners can have a perfect place for entertaining by building patios, decks – or by including both – in their landscape design. Oklahoma Landscape can help you design/build the right patio or deck for your Tulsa home ensuring you enjoy more of your landscape.