{"id":226726,"date":"2024-01-15T15:22:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T14:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=226726"},"modified":"2026-01-02T06:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T05:18:44","slug":"ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips - take your patio to the next level with these design tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-skribent-samarbetspartner\">Writer: Co-operation partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a proud owner of a beautiful garden but not using it to its full potential? Your garden can easily become a magical place to relax, cook, socialise and exercise. Luckily, sometimes all it takes is a few good ideas to get you started. Create a patio that you will really love spending time in.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we want to give you a few key design tips to help you create an inviting and cosy patio. It can even make your garden the new star attraction of the neighbourhood. But also a place where you can dream away to amazing journeys you look forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7dff83a29a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7dff83a29a\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#1_Lagg_grunden_for_arbetet\" >1. lay the foundation for the work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#2_Investera_i_snygga_utemobler\" >2. Invest in good-looking outdoor furniture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#3_Glom_inte_bort_belysning\" >3. Don't forget about lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#4_Glom_inte_bort_skydd_mot_vader_och_vind\" >4. Don't forget about protection against the weather.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#5_Anpassa_din_uteplats_efter_dina_preferenser\" >5. Customise your patio according to your preferences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#Gor_omradet_till_din_oas\" >Make the area your oasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/ta-din-uteplats-till-nasta-niva\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-lagg-grunden-for-arbetet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lagg_grunden_for_arbetet\"><\/span>1. lay the foundation for the work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning and preparation are key to making it happen. Really clear and thorough planning is the secret to a successful patio that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. One of the first aspects you should consider is the primary purpose of your patio and garden. Most likely, you will need seating and dining areas. Often you will also need a barbecue area or perhaps a full outdoor kitchen?<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1726951527\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2962089939 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4233625502\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2932295362\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2962089939 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2962089939\" );$freedslider2962089939.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2962089939.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2962089939.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2962089939.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2962089939.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overall design of the garden should suit the number of people you usually receive, and be child- and\/or pet-friendly if relevant. To really enjoy your garden, you should take into account various factors that affect your garden. These include shade, privacy, views, wind, and whether there are places with lots of insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-investera-i-snygga-utemobler\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Investera_i_snygga_utemobler\"><\/span>2. Invest in good-looking outdoor furniture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundation of a truly lovely and inviting patio is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidaxl.se\/g\/4299\/utemobler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comfortable outdoor furniture<\/a>. Make sure they both fit the style you want, this could be a little country style, more modern furniture or southern European style. They should be made of weatherproof fabric and have enough seating for the number of people needed.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2751367306\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2879183543 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1994867524\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-854587106\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2879183543 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2879183543\" );$freedslider2879183543.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2879183543.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2879183543.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2879183543.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2879183543.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the patio, you may want a dining area, a lounge area and, if there is room, one or more sunbeds. Make sure the patio can accommodate the size and number of furniture you want to avoid overcrowding. There should be air between the different pieces of furniture to give the right feel. Otherwise, you may have to change your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make the most of your lounge furniture and surroundings by positioning it to give you and your guests the best view, such as the sunset or anything else that might attract your visitors. The dining area should be conveniently placed to make the journey from the kitchen as short and easy as possible.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3720998441\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-743692700\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the garden itself, you can place a bench or a small caf\u00e9 along the walkway or near some kind of gardening activity. Alternatively, you can place the furniture in more obscure locations to create a small private retreat in your own garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-glom-inte-bort-belysning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Glom_inte_bort_belysning\"><\/span>3. Don't forget about lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like inside the house, outdoor lighting has both a practical and an atmospheric function. You should at least make sure to integrate lighting around the patio, but lighting along garden paths also helps to create a beautiful dynamic and feel. To create the perfect atmosphere, you can use a combination of lanterns, lighting chains and sconces.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1408987558\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1061182328\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also consider integrating a fireplace or a fire table as part of the lounge area to create the perfect scene to gather your guests and have interesting conversations well into the night. The warmth of the fire also sets a great mood and helps to provide some warmth as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-glom-inte-bort-skydd-mot-vader-och-vind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Glom_inte_bort_skydd_mot_vader_och_vind\"><\/span>4. Don't forget about protection against the weather.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your outdoor environment to be comfortable, you need to take into account changing weather conditions. It is difficult to fully enjoy a garden if it is too hot or too windy to sit outside. If you have the space, a pergola can provide shade while creating an inviting space for dining and entertaining. 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