How to Design a Patio

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Research the rules and permissions needed for building a patio.. Decide how you will use the patio.. Choose the location of your space.

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Research the rules and permissions needed for building a patio.

Step 1

Research the rules and permissions needed for building a patio.

2

Decide how you will use the patio.

Step 2

Decide how you will use the patio.

3

Choose the location of your space.

Step 3

Choose the location of your space.

4

Size the space and draw a plan.

Step 4

Size the space and draw a plan.

5

Think about what materials you want to use.

Step 5

Think about what materials you want to use.

6

Be aware of your budget.

Step 6

Be aware of your budget.

7

Decide whether you want to hire someone to lay your patio or if you want to do i

Step 7

Decide whether you want to hire someone to lay your patio or if you want to do it yourself.

8

Consider waterproofing your patio.

Step 8

Consider waterproofing your patio.

9

Plan if and where you want plants and landscaping.

Step 9

Plan if and where you want plants and landscaping.

10

Consider the furniture and accessories you want to add.

Step 10

Consider the furniture and accessories you want to add.

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Pay attention to whether your patio will be in a shady part of your yard or a su

Step 11

Pay attention to whether your patio will be in a shady part of your yard or a sunny one.

12

Think about the usage of the space.

Step 12

Think about the usage of the space.

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