With the weather warming up and school coming to an end we are about to enter our favorite season … patio season! Patio screen enclosures are the perfect way to enjoy your patio with friends and family without worrying about the bugs.
Thinking of giving your patio a redesign but not sure where to begin? We have you covered! This article will detail some of the most popular patio enclosure styles and designs so you can get started on your new patio design. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite screened patio designs for you to use as inspiration for your own patio oasis. Whether you are looking for a quick restyle or a full renovation, keep reading for our favorite design ideas.
Clean Coastal Style
Clean white lines with a natural roof give your screen enclosure a fresh, modern coastal look. Coastal design is a classic look that never goes out of style, especially in Florida. But these days, it is experiencing a new surge in popularity. If you are looking for a screen enclosure that says, I just activated my out-of-office message, then this is the screened patio design style for you.
Connect Your Patio Screen Enclosures to Your Home
Perhaps you want to expand the size of your patio and create a larger outdoor living space for you and your family. Connecting a screen enclosure birdcage build to your home will offer you more space than your current patio.
We love this design trend because it allows you to add more space to your home. This is a great option for those who need a larger patio to fit an outdoor kitchen, dining area, or a large sectional seating area to entertain family and guests.
Include Plenty of Seating
There are lots of options for bringing additional seating to your patio. Mixing and matching various seating elements gives you the flexibility to create the exact seating arrangement for your needs.
If you’re having an outdoor cocktail party where you won’t need seating, turn your dining room table into a buffet and circle the chairs around a firepit or placed them around the patio so people can move about. If you’re having people over for dinner, dine alfresco style and take your dining room table outside. For a family BBQ, be sure to set up lots of little individual seating areas where people can gather throughout the patio and backyard.
Simple folding chairs are a great way to increase your seating without taking up a lot of storage space. Simply take them out and add them in as necessary and when you’re done you can store them folded in the garage or shed.
Add Natural Lighting with Skylights
One of the first things interior designers will tell you that you need for a beautiful space is natural lighting. We absolutely love the look of these well-placed skylights to capture the afternoon sun.
Skylights can be added to the roof of your patio or lanai and are a great way to add natural lighting. Skylights also provide ventilation by releasing the hot air that naturally accumulates near the ceiling, keeping your patio cooler. How about that for patio enclosure style and functionality?
Use Retractable Screens
Retractable screens make it easy to screen any patio without having to install permanent screens. Simply press a button and in a minute you’ll have a custom screen enclosure and when you are finished you can put it away.
The screen helps protect against harmful UV rays, dirt, weather, and pesky bugs and insects. These attractive solutions are a great way to enjoy your outdoor space in peace and quiet. They can also help save you money on your energy bill. Chances are your patio or deck may be attached to the house and feature several windows. When the retractable screens are deployed, less heat will make its way into the house.
Hang a Porch Swing
Porch swings are a classic addition to any patio or screen enclosure, but did you know they also have positive health benefits? That’s right. It turns out porch swings are a real stress slayer. Research has shown that gently swaying can help us relax and it may help reduce your risk for diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
People also report getting better quality sleep when suspended from a porch swing or a hammock. We’re not suggesting that you spend the night out on the porch swing, however, it might make a great spot for a restful nap. Perhaps grandma knew more than she let on.
Add Screening to Your Gazebo
Kate Marker Interiors added screening to an out-of-commission gazebo that gives it the feel of a stand-alone screen porch. If you have a gazebo you haven’t used in a while it is easy to fix it up. A new coat of paint, an area rug, and some outdoor furniture can turn your old gazebo into a glamorous she-shed in no time!
No gazebo? No problem! At Screen Enclosures and More, we build lanais with a composite roof that can be placed in your backyard to add shade and privacy. Create your own secret garden oasis in no time.
Add Shade and Privacy
Add a touch of the luxury resort look to your patio screen enclosure with curtains that block the view of nosey neighbors. With so many colors to choose from, the style options are endless. Choose a bright bold print for a tropical look, or a smart neutral color to fit in with your current decor.
We offer privacy curtains that are made from Sunbrella Marine Canvas and have a 10-year no-fade warranty. The curtains can be cleaned with bleach and are okay if they get wet. So go ahead and style your patio like your own private cabana.
Bring The Indoors Outside
Another popular screen enclosure design we are seeing pop up is bringing the indoors outside. This is where you take elements that are typically found indoors like a media center, or a living room sound system, and bring them onto your screened-in patio.
Guests will line up for an invitation to watch the game at your house or listen to music while barbequing outdoors. Watch a movie with the kids in your patio screen enclosure for a new family tradition. Whatever it is that you enjoy doing in your living room, chances are you can also enjoy the same activity on your enclosed patio.
Decorate Your Patio Screen Enclosures with Plants
Perhaps you’ve noticed that keeping plants has really come back into fashion over the past few years. People used plants in their homes as a way to decorate during the pandemic, but plants are also a great addition to your screened patio designs.
You can use plants to create a beautiful and natural backdrop for your patio. Just be sure to choose plants that will thrive where you place them. Check how much sunlight and water they require before you buy them.
No green thumb? No problem! We know several professional interior designs that only use faux plants in their decor. With so many different styles of faux plants and trees to choose from there is no reason why you too can appear to have a green thumb. We’ll never tell!
Bold Tropical Prints and Colors
Okay, as Floridians we’re here for this latest patio design trend. Tropical prints are one of the hottest trends in interior design at the moment. The classic palm print has been used in design for decades and is probably the most iconic print in this style.
In 1942 the Beverly Hills Hotel featured furniture with a banana leaf motif, now 75 years later we still see replicas of this print pop up on everything from club chairs to Dolce and Gabbana dresses, showing that tropical style is here to stay.
We love how a tropical print can make your patio feel like a tropical oasis without ever having to leave home. Add some fun to your patio screen enclosure design by mixing and matching different tropical prints. This style is sure to brighten your day in no time.
Add a Firepit
Your screen enclosure is the perfect place to use a fire pit. The screening will protect the porch from sparks and embers and you’ll be able to enjoy the fire without pesky mosquitoes!
Just make sure that your fire pit is placed on a non-flammable surface such as bricks, concrete, or stone pavers, and make sure to use caution around the fire.
A Screen Enclosure Style for Everyone
With summertime fast approaching, there is nothing better than a relaxing day on the patio or an evening outdoors with friends. These are only a few of the many styles and designs you can incorporate into your patio screen enclosures.
Whether you want to add a little extra style to your patio screen enclosure design or you want to screen in your entire porch, Screen Enclosures and More can help. Give us a call today and let’s talk about how we can help give your home the perfect look and feel! (904) 800-4007