Using your patio year-round

All too often, our patio area can quite literally become our fairweather friend. When the sun is shining and the birds are chirping, the outdoor patio area is the first choice for family meals and entertaining. Just because some days aren’t exactly postcard perfect, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still be enjoying your patio all year round. We have put together a few suggestions to help make your patio an ideal living space throughout the year.

Install heating

One of the major things deterring people from using their patio year round is the cold. Once the temperatures drop, your outdoor patio can become a little less enticing. Thankfully you can find a wide range of patio heaters that are efficient to run and are designed to project heat evenly. Plus they only take up a small amount of space. Here is a roundup of the best outdoor heaters on the market

Patio Blinds

Installing patio blinds gives you the flexibility to enjoy your outdoor area all year round by blocking out excess sunlight on those scorching summer days, as well as cutting icy winds in winter. We all know the Newcastle region can experience a wide variation in temperature and weather patterns, so this will help make things more comfortable. Check out our Paradise Weather Beaters which are made to measure in a range of colours to suit your existing patio and help you make the most of your outdoor space all year round.

Throw some rugs on the patio furniture

A simple and inexpensive fix for a bit of fresh weather is to simply put out a nice warm rug on the patio furniture for your family and guests. Have you ever tried snuggling up under a toasty rug with a coffee while you catch some winter sun with the weekend paper?

Install a misting system

A surefire hit with guests when the temperatures climb, installing a misting system that releases super-fine water particles, can cool the air significantly. You can use them inside your patio area as the mist is so fine that it doesn’t make clothing or furniture wet. Plus you will probably find that it is a fairly effective insect deterrent as flies and mosquitoes find it difficult to fly near. Check out a range of misting systems here.

These are just a few suggestions to make your outdoor patio area more comfortable and when the weather is less than ideal outdoors. Try these ideas to get more value from your patio and enjoy quality time with friends and family throughout the entire year.