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<p>One of the most important considerations is your budget. ¡°Be realistic with your budget. Adding a patio or deck is an investment in your home and should be treated as such,¡± says Rick Goldstein, architect and co-owner of MOSAIC Outdoor Living. ¡°It¡¯s better to do less with greater quality and integrity than to do too much with poor quality.¡± Keep in mind that custom-designed work costs will be higher. Color, materials, lighting and architectural elements, such as decorative rails and arches,<a href="http://www.woodplasticfence.com/solution/case/9.html">Outdoor Patio Flooring</a> are just a few features that can add flair and integrate the outdoors with the inside. ¡°Consider materials that will complement the existing materials on your house,¡± Goldstein says. ¡°An addition should blend with the house¡ªthis will add value to the home.¡± </p>
<p>j umping into construction without a good handle on design usually leads to trouble. ¡°There are some mathematical equations that make a space feel natural and comfortable,¡± says Rick Kaldrovics,<a href="http://www.environmentallyfriendlyflooring.com/product/595.html">cheap wood pool deck</a> owner of Outside Landscape Group LLC. ¡°Having a patio a foot or two short may make it feel crowded, or a few feet too large can make it cold and uncomfortable.¡± Kaldrovics suggests consulting with a professional to create a good flow and transition within your outdoor living space
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