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You have a great home with a patio, but your outdoor space is just that—space. Turning some of that space into a patio area can be the perfect compliment to make your great home even better.

Whether you have a sprawling back yard or a small urban location, you can create a memorable and inviting area with ambiance. That area of earth outside your home can be transformed into a great entertaining spot by employing these five elements.

1. Light Up the Night -  Landscape lighting is a great ‘wow’ feature in the evening. Add lighting to your water features and along pathways to accent these features. Twinkle lights can added to bushes, fencing or just about any area around the patio. They always provoke a welcome response from the guests. Plus, you can never get it wrong, no matter how you arrange them.
2. Stir Up the Fire – Is your patio small? Well your space can probably still allow for a free-standing fire pit. With a small price you can enliven the night with a warm and welcome flame. If you have a larger space to work with, a built-in fire pit or an outdoor fireplace is the way to go. Whether you are enjoying the evening alone with a good book or sharing a few laughs and wine with a few special friends, a lively, crackling fire can be very quaint.
3. Greener Side of the Patio – How about bringing some life into your new refuge? While redefining the area with flora and vegetation you could also have some delectable herbs and veggies availably near. You might consider setting some potted palm trees or maybe orange and lemon trees at each corner of your patio if you can spare the space. This could be a great chance to impress your guests with your design skills and your green thumb.
4. Don’t forget the water – Nothing creates a more peaceful atmosphere than the look and sounds of water. Water features of all types can be added almost anywhere these days. A fountain can add a touch of elegance, a goldfish pond says tranquility and a small stream or waterfall adds the perfect accent to party. A landscape professional can put together all the elements necessary to turn your dry ground into an inviting oasis.
5. What’s under your feet? Too often the very basic element of a patio area is overlooked. Don’t make that mistake. There are plenty of different options to choose from. Choosing the option that fits with your particular is very important.

Brick can give a great old city look to a small patio, while stone slabs can be better suited to a larger country setting. When it comes to pavers, your options are endless and certainly not boring. Creating interesting patterns with your pavers or brick will transform your patio from ordinary to eye-catching. If concrete is your choice, don’t settle for a plain smooth finish. You have other options. Stone aggregate creates a durable

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