Big Style
Rather than dwell on what you don't have, it's best to focus on what you've got. And that's certainly true of a small patio. What you may lack in square footage, you can more than make up for in style. Here are just a handful of brilliant ideas to transform your patio from an afterthought into an oasis forspringtime fun.
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Hanging Chair
A hanging lounge chair like this one will keep you cradled in comfort without hogging precious floor space on a tiny patio. And should you need some extra standing room at cocktail parties, it's a snap to take it down, fold it up, and store it out of sight. ThisDIY project can be done in an afternoonwith a few simple tools and inexpensive supplies.
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Creative Lighting
Decorating a small space, indoors or out, is about emphasizing the positive. Draw your eyes up and create visual interest with someoriginal lighting.有数十种将一组简单的弦乐灯变成派对现成的口音的方法。无论您是使用蛋糕衬里还是麻线，您的新装饰都会在提高小露台的氛围方面大有帮助。
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Modern Fire Feature
For a no-fuss火坑that's easy on the eyes和easy to maintain, look no further. All you'll need is some concrete and large mixing bowls. Canisters of gel fuel supply the fire, so no wood is necessary, and you’ll have no ash clean-up after you’ve toasted marshmallows. You control the size by your choice of bowls for the mold. So, make it as small or large as you like.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
If yourent, you may think your dreams of a patio makeover are unattainable. Think again. This entire tropical retreat was created with paneling and furniture made from old pallets. Because nothing is mounted to the walls or floor, it can be disassembled and taken away whenever the residents leave. Reduce, reuse, recycle, RELAX.
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Bright Colors
明亮的浅色will keep a patio cheery no matter its size. A one-time investment in painted furniture, and some perennials that will come back every year, will turn your tiny patio into an always welcoming place. Or if you tire of the color scheme, a can of paint and a free afternoon allows you to remake the space as often as you like.
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隐私屏幕
If your patio is not only tiny, but very close to your neighbors, you may want some privacy from time to time. A screen like this one can be yours for less than $50 and some light sweat equity. A canvas drop cloth, some油漆, and a grommet kit are all you need.
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Painted Rug
对于一个舒适且功能齐全的室外房间，没有什么比户外地毯更好的了。但是，即使对于最小的露台，时尚，五颜六色的地毯也不便宜。但是，有了ho脸的中性地毯和稍微耐气的油漆，您可以自己动手。您的想象力是您的极限。
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When you don’t have a large backyard, you need to use your space extra-wisely. Luckily, even if you opt for a patio that eats up your arable land, you can always grow up—with wall planters or a living wall. A simple solution like this brings lots of nature into your tiny patio without forfeiting precious floor space to pots andplanters.
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