With summer fast arriving, homeowners are preparing to enjoy the warmer months. If you have an outdoor living space, certain features will help you get the best use of it, including sunshades, kitchen equipment, and furniture. Here are a few popular updates to consider. 

5 Features for Summer-Ready Patios

1. New Stone Flooring

If you find that your patio’s old flooring has worn out from age or weather, install a new stone floor. Both beautiful and functional, this surface can last for many years. Choosing stone will also help you avoid splinters from old wooden decks and remove the need to constantly apply more coats of varnish.

2. A Source of Shade

On hot summer days, having a pergola, sun umbrella, or other source of shade will allow you to enjoy an outdoor living space without sitting directly in the sun. You can also design them for beauty and function, such as utilizing climbing vines to create a scenic and natural area.

3. Kitchen Amenities

Eating meals outside is one of the best ways to enjoy beautiful summer days. An outdoor kitchen makes it simple to prepare those meals. From pizza ovens to countertops with full plumbing, you can easily host anything from a small family lunch to a large dinner gathering.

4. Patio Furniture

If your patio seems old and worn out, update the furniture. This is an inexpensive way to create a fresh appearance and add comfort. Choose styles that will hold up well against rain, wind, and sun.

5. Water Features

Relaxing views are part of the appeal of having an outdoor living space. Running water adds both beauty and pleasant white noise to any atmosphere, especially with a design that uses rough, natural-looking stone to create artificial waterfalls and waterslides. Building a water feature in front of the patio or adding one to an already existent pool will create the perfect environment for your family to enjoy a summer day.

If you live in St. Louis, MO, and you want to redesign your outdoor living space for summer, contact Midwest Pools & Decorative Concrete. From building pizza ovens and fire pits to designing elaborate water features, they will help you transform the patio into a place suitable for large parties and quiet afternoons. Learn more about their services by contacting them online or calling (314) 853-8330.