A white logo for taylor concrete products inc.

5 TIPS FOR BUILDING A COZY WINTER PATIO


By Jeff  Posted Jan 02, 2020 

Blog Layout

5 TIPS FOR BUILDING A COZY WINTER PATIO

By Jeff  Posted January 2, 2020  In Landscaping & Design Ideas

HOW TO BUILD YOUR DREAM WINTER PATIO IN 2020

2020 is officially here! People in Central New York and across the Northeast are enjoying the start of a new decade with cold snowy weather. This season is the best time to chill at home and spend some quality moments with your loved ones. 

If you’re planning to set up your outdoor space at this time of the year, don’t hesitate because it’s still possible to have your new paver or stone patio installed during this season. In fact, building a patio in the winter can be as easy as setting it up in the spring and it’s also cost-efficient. 

Here are some tips that can help you construct your very own winter wonderland.

Cozy up by installing an outdoor fireplace

Your patio is not complete without a cozy outdoor fireplace. The temperatures have dropped and you want something that will keep you warm during those cold winter nights. 

If you’re on a budget, you can use portable fireplaces. But if you want something that is built to last, you can opt for a permanent one made with pavers


Keep the patio winter-friendly by installing a patio roof

If you want to have a winter-friendly patio, you must have a sturdy roof. Make sure that you’ll choose a patio cover that can handle heavy snow load and can minimize ice accumulations. 

Even after the winter season, this patio roof will help you enjoy your outside space. Aside from shielding you from rain and snow, it will also protect your patio furniture.

Don’t forget to add some windbreaks

Having an open patio is fine, but it’s not suitable for every season. Sitting on a patio without windbreaks that will protect you from the wind can be extremely uncomfortable especially during winter. 

You can use trees and shrub hedges as windbreaks, but if you don’t want a barrier blocking your view, clear panels are your best option.

Choose the right furniture – durability is key

Apart from the design, you need to consider the durability of the furniture. Instead of buying different sets of furniture for different seasons, buy something that can be used during winter, spring, summer, and fall. 

Investing in furniture made with hardy materials that can withstand the cold winter season will make a big difference. 

Accessorize your porch

Now the fun part – finish off your patio by putting out some accessories. Put out some throw pillows and blankets that your guests can use.

Placing an area rug can also add an extra layer of warmth and style to your space.

Don’t forget to set up your lighting, too. You can place some twinkle lights or elegant lamps that will set up the mood during dark winter nights. 



RECOMMENDED POSTS

20 Jul, 2021
There are so many uses, types, sizes and styles of retaining walls. It is definitely NOT one size fits all. Your project may be a fit for a freestanding wall, a knee wall, or maybe a sitting wall [...]
How to hang wallpaper
By Jeff 25 Feb, 2021
You may be planning a project to create a fabulous outdoor space, maybe a fireplace and kitchen. You think of all the good times unwinding by your outdoor fireplace and chimney. You see the mild [...]
How to choose a color for living room
28 Oct, 2020
Rain, snow, sleet…the elemental enemies of any homeowner. This winter, we at Taylor Concrete want to make sure you’re prepared to face any weather challenges head-on! Well… maybe we [...]
a little boy is holding a broom on a sidewalk .
20 Aug, 2020
In the middle of a massive heatwave, it might feel like fall is far, far away. However, with September on the horizon that autumn chill is right around the corner. What does that mean? It’s time to start planning for your fall garden! How do you make sure you’re prepared? Follow these four tips to get your garden ready for the fall harvest
Share by: