Three Design Ideas For Your Outdoor Patio
Living in Southern California gives us countless opportunities to soak up the sun, lounge poolside, and dine al fresco. As concrete’s popularity in architectural design continues to increase, an outdoor patio can become one of your home’s greatest assets. If you’ve been dreaming of a backyard spot to put your feet up after a long day, these outdoor patio ideas will give you plenty of inspiration.
Get Toasty
We’re lucky to live where outdoor fireplaces can be used year-round, from warm summer nights to brisk winter evenings; regardless of the temperatures along the Central Coast, it’s always a perfect time to gather around the ambiance of a fire. With fire source options available to fit your personality; rustic options offer a campfire feel. While something more modern, like concrete or metal, can give a utilitarian feel.
Decorative Concrete
Concrete patio designs offer a variety of textures and patterns - from flagstone pavers to decorative concrete. Concrete has always been a great alternative to stone, and stamped concrete is a perfect stand-in. Seamless stamped concrete can be an affordable take on a fancier outdoor tile - and a more budget-friendly option. Not a fan of concrete's color or looking to make your space even more unique? Expand your concrete color palette with a darker grayscale, as opposed to the sandy, stonelike version. Utilizing a different color palette can give it a more contemporary touch.
Consider Contrast
Mixing textures, patterns, and materials is a sure way to add a touch of depth and luxury to your outdoor patio. While concrete is typically associated with cool tones, a warmer tone can help you to bring in a more organic aesthetic by blending the outdoors with a sense of warmth and coziness. Warm styles with earthy accents complement an outdoor environment and create a serene space. Natural earth tones, such as dark wood on the furniture and ceilings or accent pieces, often further evoke an organic feeling. Utilizing greenery, colorful furniture, and lighting are great options to break up large areas of concrete, add color, or create a warm glow.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Are you inspired to create an outdoor space that allows you to enjoy the Southern California sunshine 24/7? Matt Shaw Concrete is ready to begin designing the patio you’ve been dreaming of; creating a luxurious space where you can sit back and relax after a long day is what we do best.