Patio Portfolio An Inspirational Design Guide

An inspiring collection of design ideas for patio construction, this book will help you discover ways to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into perfect outdoor environments. Over 200 beautiful color photographs show patios of all shapes and sizes, from quaint and picturesque, to grand and elegant, for any kind of budget. Your dreams will turn into exciting design realities as you visually explore dozens of patios, studying their shapes, colors, textures, and patterns. You'll be sure to find the perfect patio to suit your home's architecture and your family's lifestyle. Members of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute provide ideas for integrating different paver shapes, colors, sizes, and finishes with the home and the backyard to create the patio of your dreams. This book guides you through the patio planning process, with picture-packed pages that will inspire you with a wide range of design options, while informative text illuminates the most important issues for consideration when planning a patio. This book will: Help you determine what kind of patio best fits your needs; Inspire you with hundreds of design options offered by concrete pavers; Offer holistic approach to patios and how they relate to the home and the backyard; Provide ideas for pool-skirting patios; Show you a variety of special patio amenities and features; Empower you to build the patio you've always dreamed of!Smith, David R. is the author of 'Patio Portfolio An Inspirational Design Guide', published 2004 under ISBN 9780764320507 and ISBN 0764320505.