Outdoor living is currently the latest trend in commercial and residential properties. To this end, people are investing in outdoor structures for entertaining and relaxation everywhere you look. Adding a patio on your property is nonetheless not as easy as getting a fabric covering and some chairs. You need several elements to transform your outdoor space into the most relaxing spot on your property.
Insulated roofing systems are among the key aspects that determine your patio’s comfort and functionality. You, after all, would not want to leave your warm interiors to relax in the frigid cold outdoors just because you have invested in a patio’s construction. The other element that determines your patio’s comfort is its seating. Several seat designs now exist for outdoor spaces, but you can opt for an inexpensive and multi-functional alternative with seat walls. The seat wall also boosts the privacy of your patio and adds design interest to your space. The following are the seat wall alternatives you have for your property.
Serpentine Seats
These will wrap your entire patio and provide an overflow seating for your guests while boosting your space’s privacy. The seat wall will be installed behind your retaining wall cap rather than be aligned with the latter’s face. This adds some depth to your outdoor look and visual interest to the patio. Serpentine seat walls are ideal for properties that host large people like commercial ones and places with strong winds.
Curved Seats
These create a cosy nook for your patio and generally encloses a functional element like a fire pit. To boost their design, curved wall seats feature coping that resembles the one used along with your patio’s central design element. The coping also helps to soften the wall’s seating edge so that it is comfortable for people and does not rip your clothes or cause grazes and scratches.
Terraced Seats
These largely resemble those used in stadiums and are arranged in rows. Terraced seats offer maximum privacy and space and give your patio a sunken appearance making them best for sloped sections. Though commonly used in commercial properties, they also suffice for residential areas that frequently host a lot of people and do not have much space to build a large patio.
Symmetrical Seats
These are generally L-shaped seat walls that feature straight lines. They are used on properties aiming for a perfect and streamlined appearance like those with a formal patio. This does not mean they have a severe look that will defeat the relaxed atmosphere in your patio. You can incorporate pillows in playful colours along with potted plants in your space to create the relaxed look you are aiming for.
Furnishing your patio is generally one of the highest costs when putting together your outdoor space. This nonetheless need not be an issue for your property with the above seat walls. This is because the expenses of buying sitting furniture on your patio are now negated. The average height of your walls, in this case, will be 18’’ with a minimum width of 12’’. Stone, concrete block and bluestone are some of your material choices for the seat walls.