Using a theme for your patio is one of the easiest ways to decorate and reinvent your patio. Patio decorating isn’t hard. First thing you have to do is to decide on a patio theme. Once done, you have to look and find what kind of patio accessories, outdoor furniture as well as decorations and accessories such as patio umbrellas that you need to bring the whole theme together. Here are some of the themes to consider:
1. Tropical Patio
2. Asian patio
3. Nautical Patio
Buying expensive patio umbrellas and other fixtures may not serve your purpose. Why not select a theme and then try to develop the patio around it? It may take some time, but in the end, you will have a grand patio, some thing you can justifiably be proud of. Go slow. Try some of the following themes, but remember, developing the patio around a theme involves hard work, meticulous planning and willingness to go to any length.
• You can try to incorporate a tropical theme unless of course you live in the polar region.
• Asian theme based on China and Japan looks good.
• If you are inventive enough and fond of activities like sailing and fishing, try a nautical theme.
A tropical patio is quite easy to build. Start with all weather wicker furniture. These furniture look like real cane, but are actually made of synthetic material and so needs less caring. Remember, the patio fixtures lie exposed to rain and shine, dust and dirt all the time and so have to be made of such material that needs least maintenance and at the same time, they must also be esthetically pleasant to look at. All weather patio cushions fit the bill perfectly. They are not only beautiful to look at, but have a tropical ambience and on top of that, they need very little care.
Look for some tropical knickknacks as well. Poke around dollar stores or thrift stores for such curios. Artificial tropical fruits in a platter, shaped like a banana leaf will make a wonderful centerpiece. Rattan baskets make lovely bric-a-brac that you can hang here and there and so do bamboo pots that can hold your flowerpots beautifully. You can even install a bamboo tiki bar, if you have enough space. You can also use all these fixtures if your theme is Asian instead of tropical. The only difference is that while tropical region is more volatile, the Asian theme at least is more tranquil. The color scheme here should have a calming effect. If your climate permits, plant some Asiatic trees as well. Alternately, try to create a Zen garden in your patio. Such gardens can be very big or they can be small enough to fit on your desktop. Try to visit a real Zen garden to get some clear idea about them and then search the internet for step-by-step instruction.
The Asian theme too needs Asiatic plants to create the right impression. However, plants need certain climate and soil to grow properly. If you live outside that zone, you may find it difficult to grow these plants. Consult your nearest horticulture centre and try to find what suitable plants you can grow in your patio. Try to develop a small Zen garden for your patio. I do not mean the big ones that you see at hotels or spas, but a miniature version of it will do very well. Bonsais too will add to the atmosphere. It is after all an eastern art. Actually, an Asian patio is more tranquil version of the tropical set up and that is why you should choose the color scheme accordingly. Moreover, avoid clutter. Utilize minimum input to gain maximum output. Decorate the adjoining walls with pictures of oriental elements like dragons, Chinese or Japanese calligraphy etc. Try to include water bodies like fountains, miniature version of lily pond in your theme. Incorporate some oriental statues as well.
Now for our nautical patio decoration tips. If the idea of quiet coastal harbors, nautical adventures and the open sea entice you then a nautical themed patio is your heart’s calling. When it comes to a nautical theme, it’s also easy getting elements and items just like the tropical theme. Now if you are living near the beach- that is where you should head to in order t get your d
