Patio Ideas and Pictures

Patio Ideas and Pictures

Need ideas for your patio? Check out our pictures and articles for tips and inspiration on patio decorating.

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Modern Patio Pictures
Find inspiration in these great patio pictures below.


Bright colors and plenty of seating is the key to enjoying the space.


A wrap-around bench maximizes seating space.


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Your Choices for Patio Materials

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If you are going to construct a new patio or redo an old one this summer, you will have a lot of choices to make. One of the biggest choices will be to determine what type of material you want to make the patio out of. Anyone who lives in a climate that is cold in the winter and hot in the summer might want to use flagstone to build his or her patio. This is because flagstone is very strong and can withstand the elements better than some of the other rocks. A harsh environment requires you to use a material that wont ... Read Full Story

Small Patio Designs

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Now is the time of year, when people are preparing their outdoor living spaces for the coming warm weather. Small areas for patios can be a challenge. The design, materials, colors, and tones of small patios can be of paramount importance in achieving a spacious look in a small area. Small patio designs need to take into account easy access to the patio area without loosing too much space for the actual patio. Small patios don't have to look nondescript or boring. In fact, I have fantastic pictures of unique patio designs with a lot of intriguing elements that you're sure to enjoy. You'll ... Read Full Story

What Should You Construct Your New Patio Out Of?

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by Norm Manter Constructing a new patio this summer or redoing an old one will present you with a lot of choices for materials. Each one of them has its advantages and drawbacks but they will all go a long way of contributing to a beautiful patio. Anyone who lives in a climate that is cold in the winter and hot in the summer might want to use flagstone to build his or her patio. This is because flagstone is very strong and can withstand the elements better than some of the other rocks. A harsh environment requires you to use a material that ... Read Full Story

People Love Patios In The Summer

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by Artie Jackson Most homes, if they come with a patio, have a plain slab of concrete. While this is enough for many people, if you have a big yard and live in a place where you are going to use your patio for entertaining you will probably be interested in trying to find some ideas that will enhance your backyard patio environment. Homeowners who use their patio a lot want to make it a fun place to hang out and as nice an environment as possible. To do this you need to be creative in the furniture you use and how you arrange ... Read Full Story

Don’t Build Your New Patio Out of Concrete

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by Norm Manter If you are going to construct a new patio or redo an old one this summer, you will have a lot of choices to make. One of the biggest choices will be to determine what type of material you want to make the patio out of. If you live in a climate that is both hot and cold, you might want to consider building your patio out of flagstone. Coming up with some great flagstone patio ideas is for people who need a patio that can withstand the elements but want something more than the usual plain concrete. Flagstone is very ... Read Full Story
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No Smoking on Apartment Patios or Balconies in Santa Monica?
The group Santa Monicans for Non-Smoking Renters Rights want their City Council to take a current no smoking law one step further. Earlier this year, the group successfully proposed that smoking be banned from common areas in apartment and condo complexes, according to the Lookout News, via LA Now. Now they want the ban to include some apartment and condo unit patios and balconies since "the smoke is pulled into neighboring units because of...  
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Eateries violate smoking ban
Several local restaurants with outdoor patios are defying Sumter's smoking ordinance. Throughout town, diners have been seen lighting up while eating on restaurant terraces and patios. Owners and managers say it's legal. City of Sumter officials say it's not.  
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Smoking on patios may be banned
CBC.caSmoking on patios may be bannedStarPhoenixThe provincial government is contemplating a smoking ban on restaurant and bar patios and in vehicles carrying minors. New anti-tobacco legislation, expected to be introduced later this fall, would also set new limits on how close people smoking can be ...Patio smoking ban under attackCBC.caNew Smoking Legislation?Discover Moose JawSmoking Ban May BroadenSaskatoonhomepage.ca650 CKOM News Talk...  
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Sweet somethings
It wasn't too long ago that cake decorating was popular among only professionals and a fringe group of passionate home bakers. No one has to tell you just how much that's changed. Cake decorating TV programs continue to rise, with the Food Network ...  
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Not a sharp idea-- decorating bushes with razor blades
Gary Mitchell, 47, planted several bushes along the front sidewalk of the Sarasota home he's renting. A neighbor, Teal Fowler, noticed that there were several razor blades sticking to the branches of his bushes. She talked to him about it. Turns out ...  
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Tricks and treats for Halloween decorating
In my hometown of Atchison, we have all the ingredients for a chilling Halloween celebration, from creepy Victorian mansions to so many spooks we've been declared the Most Haunted Town in Kansas. But you don't have to live in a town that's home to ...  
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Christmas decorating off for '09
The halls of downtown Pensacola won't be decked with traditional Christmas decorations this year. For the past 15 years, the Downtown Improvement Board has been responsible for putting up festive holiday decorations for six weeks of the year. The ...  
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Home Furnishing Ideas By Room or Style
Decorating a home can be daunting, especially if you don't have a lot of experience with interior design. The best way to break it down into a manageable task is to think about decorating either in terms of rooms in your home or your decorating style. By Room: Each room in your house has different needs and thus can be decorated differently. Here are some ideas for each room. Kitchen Kid's bedroom Master bedroom Bathroom By style: Cottage-style Rustic cabin style Exotic... Read Full Story

Painting the Bedroom
Picking out a color for your bedroom is easy, but knowing what other colors complement the shade isn't always so simple. Check out these pictures for ideas on modern bedroom color schemes that work. Chocolate brown, blue and white or tan is a fool-proof scheme that looks modern and very sophisticated. When using light colors like tan, white and pale blue, throw some reddish-pink accents in. It looks modern and adds so much interest to the space. A honey yellow (not neon) looks... Read Full Story
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