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.

Patios and Pavers for Tulsa Homes - Spring Home Improvement Projects

Spring is almost here! And thoughts of home improvement are in the air for Tulsa homeowners. Spring brings with it a sense of renewal and regeneration – it’s a fresh start. Home improvement and landscaping projects naturally follow. 

In the area of home improvement, patios make a great addition to just about any home. They become the basis for an outdoor environment and serve to extend the boundaries of your home. Even a simple patio can add noteworthy value to your property and home. 

Building a Tulsa patio with interlocking pavers is ideal. Pavers not only add charm and definition to the outdoor space but they are also extremely practical. Paver stones are very strong and versatile. Pavers are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and materials. These hardscapes are also easy to install and easy to replace if they do get damaged. 

Interlocking pavers create a sophisticated look for any landscape by providing a seamless transition from inside to outside.  Our Tulsa paver patio designers and installers are certified by the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute to create quality paver and patio designs that highlight your personal style.

Natural stone pavers like flagstone offer another incredible patio look. Flagstone offers a unique beauty and style with a natural look and feel. These hardscapes also add depth and character to the landscape and come in a variety of shapes and colors. Flagstone is also a very durable material. 

For a more classic patio with a modern twist, decorative concrete patios provide an upscale patio look for typically a lower cost than some of the other hardscape materials. Concrete can be stained, adding a variety of different colors and hues, as well as various designs or border accents. Stamped concrete mimics the look and feel of other hardscape materials like pavers, tile, and natural stones. This imprinted or textured concrete offers a wide array of color and pattern options to create a chic outdoor living area. 

As the base for your outdoor environment, patios bring versatility and charm to your Tulsa home and outdoor living space and are a great start to your spring home improvement plans.