Patio is typically defined as a place to gather or relax which relates directly to homes and usually use the concrete material. In conclusion, the patio area is identical to the pavement made of concrete, cement, brick, natural stone, and other pavement materials.
In tropical places or countries like Indonesia, the patio has been widely used as a complement to residential architecture, and has its own distinctiveness. In the case of pavement materials, many of it in Indonesia is using natural stone materials such as andesite stone or other natural stone and there is a gazebo with teak garden furniture as well in the wider space.
In addition, if there is no space remaining in the house, patio can be built on the inside of the house. The most suitable placed that is integrated with the family room which the perfect place to gather round with the family member or friends. Then complete with nice set of teak outdoor furniture. Try to make it get enough sunlight by make the patio widely open. Or else use a roof to provide shade which made of fiber or polycarbonate. This is to keep the plants in the patio get enough sunlight, even in the room.
Another idea is using patio as the border of the dining room. It can be combined with the dining room so they can add aesthetic value of the dining room. The dining room is the room most often used as a gathering place for families or having a romantic dinner with your spouse, it can create the impression of a romantic and warm at night, as well as interesting scenery and the freshness of the plants found on the terrace.
