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The Benefits of Outdoor Seating for Restaurants

Outdoor seating gives restaurants the opportunity to increase their seating capacity, which can lead to increased revenue. It also allows diners to enjoy the ambiance and scenery. Whether you call it dining al fresco, picnicking, or eating en plein air, enjoying a meal outdoors is an important part of many people’s lives. 1. Atmosphere Whether in a tree-shaded backyard at this Brooklyn spot, a fire pit in this Williamsburg spot or the dreamiest patio setup at this NoMad restaurant, outdoor seating provides a unique atmosphere. Unlike eating indoors, which can feel claustrophobic and stifling, dining outdoors offers fresh air, sunshine and personal space. Before the pandemic, New York restaurants offered simple sheds where customers could eat outside after donning masks and sanitizing the tables. But with the advent of the CDC’s strict guidelines, restaurants are rethinking their roadway cafes. They’re adding plants, flowers, twinkling lights and heating lamps to their structures.

How to Design a Garden Patio

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A garden patio is the ultimate spot to appreciate the complexity and beauty of a planting scheme at close range. Choose screening trees with open canopies, aiming to provide dappled shade and colourful foliage or flowering plants – including evergreens, as well as perennials like bay, rosemary and lavender and ornamental grasses. Plantings A garden patio is a space in which plantings are a major component. A few well chosen plants in the right planters can make a dramatic difference to the feel of a patio. Consider the purpose of your patio plants – do you want shade, color or fragrance? Answering this question will help you decide on the height, size and type of plant. For a tropical look on a shaded patio try dracaena, palm or ficus trees, while a sunnier spot is perfect for the strappy leaves of bromeliads. English roses are an elegant option, but look for almost thorn-free varieties such as Brother Cadfael (Ausglobe), Kew Gardens (Ausfence) or Lichfield Angel (Ausrelate). A s

Why Patio Pavers Are a Great Choice For Your Home

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Patio pavers can be a great choice for your home. They are cost-efficient, durable and offer many design options to match your unique style and landscaping needs. Color plays a major role in integrating the new patio into your landscape. Consider the existing colors of your landscape and architecture to create a cohesive design. Aesthetic Versatility When planning your hardscape, it is important to keep both functionality and style in mind. Paver patios offer the freedom to blend both aspects of your outdoor space into one cohesive design that is uniquely suited to your home’s architecture. The wide variety of paver colors, shapes, and textures enables homeowners to create a visual statement that reflects their personal aesthetic. Choosing pavers that complement the tone and texture of the surrounding natural environment accentuates organic beauty while providing a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. For example, cobalt blue pavers evoke images of refreshing pools