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Boring Patio Need Help

3 years ago

I sit outside on my patio a lot and the whole side of the house is boring. I like the idea of having a pergola out there for some shade, but do I need to remove the awning to make that look right? Need some ideas.

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BeverlyFLADeziner

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

You require a larger patio. This current size doesn't allow for much. Do you plan to eat and/or relax on the patio? You can purchase a kit and have it attached to your home. Doesn't have to attach at your doorway.

For some reason, your photo doesn't show up in your posting.

You can always add a paver patio to your existing concrete pad

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Seabornman
3 years ago
How can there not be windows on most of this side of the house? A pergola isn't going to help with that huge expanse of siding.
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Brandon G
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
@seabornman, thanks for your helpful comment. A fireplace with built-ins, master bathroom, walk-ins, pantry and garage take up most of that side. I realize it’s plain. That’s why I’m asking for help and ideas. The patio pad is roughly 12 x 12
Mich
3 years ago
We put a pergola off our back deck. While it helps some with the sunshine, it's the tree planted nearby that adds the most shade and beauty. I think a pergola would add a lot of dimension to the back of the house and make it beautiful but landscaping is going to be your ticket out of - your words- boring.
fnmroberts
3 years ago

Agreeing with Mich, landscaping is your ticket out of plainness. While our space is larger, we orient SW and added landscaping to both sides for shade. The pergola adds but trees really provide our shade - somewhere throughout the day.
Clari DG
3 years ago
I think a larger patio will fill up some of the space nicely . And with the pergola there are cover you can put over it for more shade .
latifolia
3 years ago
Agree that a larger patio, pergola and landscaping will help.

Don't give up on improving the fenestration, however. Could you add a window to the garage or increase the size of the existing windows? Maybe add wider trim.

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