Adding a patio to your home can extend your living space, add aesthetic appeal to your property, and even add value to your home.
Here, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of adding a patio to your home so you can decide if a patio is right for you.
10 Benefits of Having a Patio
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Extended living space
- Aesthetic appeal
- Low maintenance
- Entertainment space
- Versatility
- Protect your furniture
- Increased home value
- Added privacy
- Customisation options
1. Enjoy the Outdoors
We’re listing our favourite patio benefit first: enjoying the outdoors!
We’re spoiled here in Perth with ample sunshine, beautiful temperatures, and nature all around us. Perth is the ideal place for a patio if you love the outdoors!
But as lovely as our weather is, it can also be brutally hot in the summer months. With a custom patio, gone are the days of being stuck inside due to soaring temps. Sitting in the shade offers immediate relief from the heat so you can stay cool even on the hottest days.
Research indicates that shaded surfaces may be up to 11 to 25°C cooler than the peak temperatures of unshaded surfaces!
A custom patio provides the chance to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature, even when the weather isn’t quite cooperating.
Whether you want protection from rain, falling leaves, or UV rays, a custom patio can protect you from the elements and allow year-round enjoyment of your yard.
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2. Extended Living Space
A custom patio can serve as a true extension of your home, making a small home feel larger.
Patios that are adjacent to the home and connected with large glass sliding doors offer a seamless transition between the indoors and out.
To elevate your patio space and create an extension of your home, decorate with pillows, plush throws, planters, and area rugs.
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3. Aesthetic Appeal
Along with the functional benefits a patio offers, you can enjoy added aesthetic appeal to your property.
A custom patio can add character and visual interest, creating a unique appeal to your home and yard.
From custom paint colours to rooflines that match your existing architecture, we can design a custom patio that complements your home and yard and showcases your personality.
4. Low Maintenance
Mowing. Raking leaves. Pulling weeds. Fertilising. Watering.
Maintaining a lawn takes a lot of work.
We often hear from our customers that one of the most welcome benefits of a custom patio is less lawn work!
A thoughtfully planned patio can also prevent a muddy backyard if a strong storm hits and help control water runoff and erosion.
Often, patio maintenance is simple and straightforward. Rather than mowing and caring for your lawn, simply use a leaf blower to clear away debris or sweep your patio as needed.
Additional patio maintenance includes clearing out gutters, keeping the roof clear of debris, occasionally hosing down the area with a pressure washer, and resealing the patio floor if necessary.
Learn more in our guide here: A Complete Guide to Patio Maintenance: How to Maintain a Patio.
5. Entertainment Space
A patio is an ideal option for entertaining friends and family. Host a birthday party, graduation party, family BBQ, or a neighborhood get-together, or simply enjoy hanging out with your loved ones.
A custom patio provides ample space for enjoying the outdoors with your friends and families while being protected from the elements.
6. Versatility
Patios are incredibly versatile in how they can be used. One day, host a gathering with family and friends. The next day, relax in the shade with a book.
A patio can be used in so many different ways depending on how you want to enjoy your yard that day!
We’ve had many customers have a carport installed that they can use to protect their vehicles the majority of the time. Then, they can clear out the carport and use it for a shaded entertainment space as needed.
Here are some of our favourite ways to use a patio:
- Host a neighborhood BBQ
- Enjoy meals outside
- Host a gathering with family and friends
- Play board games or complete a puzzle as a family
- Relax in the shade by the pool
- Mediate, practice yoga, or have a relaxing stretching session
- Read your favourite book
- Sip morning coffee
- Bring out a projector and some snacks for an outdoor movie night
7. Protect You and Your Furniture
Along with protecting yourself from the harsh UV rays, a custom patio can protect your furniture too! By providing shade for outdoor furniture, you can extend the lifespan of fabrics and materials that would normally fade or weaken in the sun.
A custom patio also eliminates the need to rush outside and move or cover furniture if a storm pops up.
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8. Increased Home Value
Adding a custom patio to your property can increase the value of your home. The added curb appeal and functional benefits of a patio are great ways to attract buyers and improve your home’s resale value.
The National Association of Home Builders found that about three-fourths of the buyers they surveyed wanted a porch, deck, or patio.
The Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features by NAR found that the addition of a quality patio resulted in an impressive 95% cost recovery.
9. Added Privacy
Along with offering year-round protection from the elements and the chance to entertain outdoors, a custom patio can add privacy to your yard.
If added privacy is a priority, we can specifically design a patio with a solid wall on one or more sides to block out a neighbor or unwanted view.
Planting some low maintenance shrubs or vines around your patio can easily create additional shade and privacy.
Custom outdoor blinds are another option for adding privacy to your patio. Outdoor blinds provide a versatile way to adjust the privacy level from day to day.
10. Customisation Options
Depending on how you want to use it, the customization options for patios are practically endless.
Along with choosing the colour, design, and type of patio you want, patios can be tailored to your lifestyle, property, and preferences.
Here are some of our favourite patio additions and customisation options:
- Install a patio for a shaded spot to relax by the pool or garden
- Add an outdoor fireplace to create a cosy year-round entertainment space and inviting atmosphere
- Add a brick or stone grill or fully stocked outdoor kitchen
- Add an outdoor TV or bar area with stools for enjoying sports games
- Add custom lighting, a ceiling fan, or luxury timber decking
- Create a dining area featuring a table and chairs
- Include a sectional or comfy chairs for lounging area or entertaining
- Create a section to serve as playspace for kids with bean bags, pillows, and a little table for books or snacks
- Add a reading nook with a cosy oversized chair and side table
Ready to Design Your Dream Patio? Let’s Get Started
If you love nature and outdoor entertaining as much as we do, the benefits of a patio aren’t surprising. With our beautiful weather and surroundings, Perth is the ideal place for a custom patio.
Connect with nature, entertain friends and family, relax outside, extend your living space, and protect your furniture with the benefits of a custom patio.
From a stunning curved patio to a modern, sleek flat patio, our range of patio designs can complement any property.
Whether you opt for a dome, curved, gable, or flat patio, we customise every aspect of your patio to suit your space, lifestyle, needs, and goals.
We’d love to hear your patio ideas and evaluate your site to see how we can bring your vision to life. Contact us for your free on-site consultation to get your custom patio started today!
