The Patio And Interior Style Continuity Challenge

The patio is by far one of the more complex parts of the home regarding style. There are hundreds of interior design styles of multiple different types. Inside the family of Classical style, you have neoclassical, contemporary-classic, modern-classic and renaissance-classic. In traditional style, you have Victorian, Georgian, traditional-classic, traditional-contemporary etc. but the patio has only a handful of notable styles, the rest is just a mish-mash of failed experiments. The key is for a healthy style transition. You don’t want a classic home but an industrial minimalist patio. The leap is too far and too distressing to continuity. So here are a few tips to get this right.

The perfect canvas

An area rug between the patio doors and the inside is the perfect style canvas. You can have a style which tells those about to go from the inside to the outside, what to expect. If you have a patio that is a classic style, with Adirondack seating, make sure that you have a brown or beige area rug which conveys this. The pattern can also be striped to show the wood-style used for the chairs. If you have a more eclectic style that is colorful and vibrant, the porch area rug can be bright and snazzy too. As the area rug is situated just before the doors, the transition is made during the steps taken towards the outside.

The style of door

A patriot’s continuity is brought into question when the door style doesn’t match the outside of the inside. So pick a door replacement that fits the style of patio you have. If you have exotic alfresco dining set up, go with the classic rustic swing-open doors, or the bifold style. The sliding doors are great for a suburban patio which would like to present a style of modern-classic or contemporary design. Stacker doors are perfect for a thoroughly minimalist home. The color choices are important too. If your home is neutral and your patio is too, why go for a brown or beige paint? It should be black or white to fit the styles.

For those considering updates, a patio door replacement service can provide a range of options tailored to your home’s design, ensuring that every element, from the door type to the color, complements your existing decor. Consulting with professionals can help you make an informed decision, ensuring that the replacement enhances both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your patio.

Plants tell the story

If you place plants by the door of the patio, inside the home, it will bring the outside into the interior. This can help guests to make the transition from inside decor to the style your patio is harboring. But what kinds of plants? Tallgrass plants are always good as they are elegant, require little maintenance, don’t shed a lot and they are large enough to be noticed up to chest-height. They won’t get hidden by your patio curtains either. Another good option is to have flowers in a vase so you can showcase the stone or tiles on the patio along with nature.

A patio is a unique place in the home and styling it has to coincide with the interior of your home. Making the transition takes time to do properly but it all makes sense when you know how to blend styles.