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4 Cool Ways to Optimize Your Patio

by Dianne Drinkwater 08/18/2019

The presence of a patio in your home can mean lots of convenience for you and your family. There are also many fantastic ways that having a terrace will make your life comfortable, and enhance your lifestyle. Having a patio is way more than having some pots of plants. Here are some ways to make sure that you get the best from this part of your home:

Extra home space

Attaching a patio to your home will make sure it is convenient to use. A patio extends your outdoor floor space without the added expenses of a home extension. Patios can be the perfect spot for outdoor living by adding some furniture like a sofa, table, heating, and lighting to spice things up.

Games, drinks and entertainment area

If you are into board games and cards, you can have a pool table on your patio. Pool tables take quite a lot of space when used indoors, and they fit nicely outdoor. To spice things up, place a bar for drinks and a dart wall carefully fixed on the wall. These pieces will come together to be the perfect setting for a fun evening with family and friends.

Play area for children

For a patio attached to a home, it will have a single wall. You can get creative and fill the other two side with a canopy to keep wind and weather out. If you have small kids that love to play with toys, this can be the perfect spot. Toys that use up a lot of space in the house will be perfect here. If you are thinking of throwing a kid party, a patio is also ideal. You keep the kids contained to limit the area that can be messed up.

Ideal for Outdoor Meals 

If you are a big fan of alfresco meals, your patio will be the perfect spot to enjoy your barbeque. Besides, if you are not are not a big fan of TV, your Patio will give you a nice comfortable place to keep in touch with nature. 

Your patio can be transformed into another dining room, a greenhouse or a spot for sleep out. If you love Jacuzzi, you can install it! If you have a patio, there are many uses for it. It depends on you and how far you want to go. Make the ultimate use of your patio by furnishing and decorating it to your taste. Once you have tweaked the patio to your liking, you can genuinely enjoy and have fun in there.

About the Author
Author

Dianne Drinkwater

Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.

She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida. 

Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson. 

So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you? 

So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you. 

What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market? 

Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater