The concept of covered patios is ideal when it comes to creating an outdoor environment that can last all year round, irrespective of the weather conditions. Pergolas and climbing trees give shade and a natural beauty, whereas the retractable awnings give flexibility according to the sun. Patio can be used all year round, as solid roof covers or gazebos can ensure that the rain does not enter the roof. Other covered patio designs involve the use of transparent polycarbonate sheets that filter the sunlight, but do not block the view.
To be more comfortable, you should take into account ceiling fans, a light, or even an outdoor heater. Insects can be kept away, and privacy can be offered by curtains or screens. The combination of fashionable furnishings and the appropriate cover design will allow you to make your outdoor living room look and feel like a continuation of your house.
Covered Patio Ideas
- Wooden pergola with climbing vines
- Retractable fabric awning
- Solid roof extension from the house
- Transparent polycarbonate roof panels
- Gazebo-style patio cover
- Covered patio with skylights
- Metal roof cover with modern design
- Thatched tropical-style roof
- Fabric canopy with side curtains
- Glass roof panels for sunlight
- Wooden trellis with shade cloth
- Covered patio with built-in fans
- Pavilion-style patio cover
- Covered patio with a fireplace inside
- Bamboo roof cover for rustic style
- Covered patio with sliding screens
- Two-story covered patio balcony
- Sloped roof with gutter system
- Covered patio with outdoor kitchen
- Enclosed sunroom-style patio
- Gabled roof patio cover
- Retractable louvered roof
- Covered patio with chandelier lighting
- Green roof with planted vegetation
- Portable canopy tent cover
- Sail shade structure with posts
- Covered patio with bar counter
- Wooden beam ceiling with hanging lights
- Patio cover with heating system
- Covered patio with swing daybed
- Transparent vinyl roll-down covers
- Covered patio with privacy curtains
- Aluminum frame with glass panels
- Dome-shaped covered patio
- Rustic barn-style roof cover
- Covered patio with stone pillars
- Patio cover with skylight panels
- Lightweight bamboo pergola
- Curved metal canopy
- Enclosed patio with sliding glass doors
- Covered patio with retractable screens
- Patio cover with recessed LED lighting
- Mix of wood and steel framework
- Patio cover with an open beam design
- Covered patio with ceiling speakers
- Temporary tent-style cover for parties
- Covered patio with arched roof
- Pergola with motorized retractable fabric
- Patio cover with solar panels
- Enclosed covered patio with an insulated roof
Steps to design a Covered Patio
1. Wooden Pergola with Climbing Vines
- Measure the area of the patio and indicate post positions.
- Install wooden posts securely in concrete bases.
- Insert crossbeams and rafters to create the top of the pergola.
- Use climbing vines at the base (such as ivy or wisteria).
- Trellis vines to provide shade over beams.
2. Retractable Fabric Awning
- Measure patio width and purchase a retractable awning.
- Install the awning brackets on the wall of the house.
- Install the awning unit and retracting mechanism.
- Test the working of the fabric by laying it on the patio.
- Install side curtains where shade and privacy are required.
3. Solid Roof Extension from House
- Design a roof plan to suit the roof of the house.
- A frame should be made with beams buried against the wall of the house.
- Install roofing materials (shingles, tiles, or metal).
- Install a drainage system for rain.
- Stain or paint to fit the existing exterior of the house.
4. Transparent Polycarbonate Roof Panels
- Construct a frame, made of metal or wood, above the patio area.
- Cut polycarbonate panels to size.
- Secure panels to the frame with waterproof screws.
- Ensure slope for rainwater runoff.
- Apply UV-protective film where panels have not been applied before.
5. Gazebo-Style Patio Cover
- Choose the size of a gazebo and make a flat ground.
- Put up posts and cement them in the earth.
- Use beams and rafters to make the roof.
- Install roofing, shingles, or metal sheets.
- Decorate with lights, curtains, or outdoor furniture.
