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Patio Enclosures for Small Spaces

Patio enclosures protect homeowners from Mother Nature's unpredictable elements - from Oklahoma sun's scorching rays to rainstorms and snowfall, these enclosures provide comprehensive protection.

Screened Enclosures
These enclosures are the most popular patio enclosure, employing a mesh screen to allow fresh air into the patio while simultaneously keeping out insects like mosquitoes.
Customization

An enclosure patio is an effective and attractive way to create a functional living space in your backyard. Also referred to as Florida rooms, screened porches, lanais or sunrooms, these popular home improvement projects add value and interest while creating a place where you can spend quality outdoor time comfortably and warm.

These structures come in various styles and can be tailored to fit your needs. A vinyl tarp allows the sun's light into your enclosure without blocking out rain and snow; for a more permanent solution, clear vinyl panels may be installed to create an instant sunroom.

For those in search of extra luxury, a screened-in porch can provide the ideal climate controlled environment. A cathedral style roof adds visual interest while light colored wooden and wicker furniture will complete this relaxing atmosphere that is great for relaxing or working.
Privacy

If the cost or roofline don't allow for a sunroom addition, outdoor curtains may provide enough privacy on a patio to make it feel secluded. They block out light while keeping prying eyes out, plus are easily adjustable when temperatures change.

Pergolas are an elegant yet practical way to define an outdoor seating area, and designers at Belgard recommend pairing them with high fencing for privacy, or planters filled with shrubbery like the ones featured here from Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Climbing plants like wisteria or climbing roses make an effective privacy screen in an outdoor space quickly and elegantly, adding beauty and dimension. Planters filled with ornamental grasses also work effectively, as do hedges that can be planted to your desired height - great options for townhouse patios or other areas with close neighbors nearby.
Light

Lighting is key to creating an inviting space that provides respite from the outside world, and General Assembly's patio enclosure idea demonstrates this perfectly: its wooden structures that filter light into dining areas offer partial shade while still allowing natural illumination to come through.

John Houshmand shows us how the same design principle can be applied to a pergola-style structure in your backyard. By adding track or can-lighting into its framework overhead, making the architectural style the focal point of outdoor rooms.

Add romance with wicker basket lights draped over patio tables or strung along wood steps, for an intimate ambience. Choose LED models which emit less heat and attract fewer bugs, or go for creative cracked glass solar lanterns that create a natural look in any landscape.
winter patio enclosures of enclosure can greatly determine your ability to take in fresh air. Heavy-duty plastic enclosures can protect outdoor spaces from rain and snow while still allowing sunlight through; in addition, these protective measures keep out mosquitos for a more comfortable living experience outdoors.

Some people use tarps as temporary enclosures for their patios. These tarps can be placed over existing structures to allow sunlight in while blocking rain, snow and wind - this solution may be particularly suitable for areas which experience frequent and drastic weather fluctuations during spring and autumn seasons.

An alternative option for unpredictable climates that offers more insulation is a four-season sunroom, built into your roofline and offering full four season protection. Perfect for areas that experience unpredictable winter and summer conditions and easily heated or cooled as needed.
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