Transform your patio into a place where you want to spend your time - whether that’s enjoying the fresh air, practicing yoga, taking a dip in the hot tub, or unwinding with friends. Cultivate a warm, relaxing atmosphere by adding decor, landscaping and other elements that suit you and your taste. Try these five ideas to turn your patio into a serene outdoor getaway.

Hang Curtains

The flowing fabric of curtains softens your patio while adding a sense of privacy. Curtains can also help keep your patio space cool in the summer months and lessen the noise around you, creating a serene escape right in your backyard.

Add Greenery

Greenery elevates your patio space, adding color, texture, and vibrancy - from potted plants to trees. Not only does greenery make your patio more pleasing to the eye, it can improve quality of life and oxygen levels.

Enjoy a Hot Tub or Jacuzzi

A hot tub or jacuzzi offers a unique opportunity to indulge in your serene outdoor space. A dip in the hot tub can help soothe tense muscles, ease aches and pains as well as put your mind in a state of pure relaxation.

Add a Cozy Firepit

Extend your use of your patio space by adding an outdoor fireplace. A warm fire will draw people together and provide a sense of coziness that will allow use of your patio into the cool winter months.

Create Shady Spots

Use umbrellas, trees, awnings, patio umbrellas, and even pergolas to add a bit of shade to your patio area. During the warm summer months, you and your guests can find relief from the sun and enjoy your relaxing patio even on a hot day.