The first step in outdoor living is the step out of your home onto the patio. Our patios are designed to integrate seamlessly with your property to make that first step outside a pleasant experience every time. Since your patio will be the visual foundation of your outdoor living area, the design of your patio is vital and needs to be carefully considered at the front end of the creative process.

A few things to think about when planning your patio:

First, consider what size your new patio should be. Is it going to be a space for you and your family, or do you plan to host larger gatherings? Think about how many people will regularly use your outdoor space and plan accordingly. It is also helpful to consider existing outdoor furniture or plan to buy. What size patio will give you enough space for your table and room to walk around comfortably?

Next, think about the outline. Do you like circles, curves, or straight lines? Or even straight sides with rounded corners or just one curved side? Also, consider what shape will flow nicely with your home and property. You may have existing outdoor features you want to compliment or a particular personal style that you’ll want to stay consistent. Using your garden hose to try different ideas and layouts for your patio outline can benefit you.

Now consider your material options, such as pavers, brick, flagstone, and decorative gravel. All of these come in a variety of sizes and colors. You can even choose one material for the central patio and another for your patio border. It helps to look at photos online, such as on houzz.com, to see the different options and determine what decks and materials most appeal to you. Be sure to save pictures of the outdoor spaces and materials you most like so that we may look at them together!