With spring on the horizon, it’s officially time to start planning for warmer weather and backyard living. Whether you’re looking for a space to host family dinners, lounge in the sun, or simply enjoy the fresh air, Millers Mini Barn can help you create your perfect patio.
Read on to find some of our best backyard retreat ideas. These include custom pergola designs, durable poly patio furniture, and so much more.
Patio vs. Pergola
Transforming your outdoor living space is all about you: your needs, your style, and your budget. At Millers Mini Barns, we work with you to check all those boxes. We offer everything from high-end, custom-made structures, like pergolas, to simple, cost-effective pieces for your patio.
But what, exactly, is the difference?
A pergola is a structure built with vertical posts to support an open roof made of beams or slats. This provides a place for shade, supports plants like climbing vines, and elevates the aesthetic of your patio, garden, or walkway.
A patio is simply the paved section of your outdoor space. You can decorate with a dining table and chairs, cozy couches and fire pits, lounge chairs, swing sets, or even a pergola.
Key Benefits
There are many reasons to build outdoor retreat patios and pergolas.
An improved backyard living space often leads to a healthier lifestyle. It draws people outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight. It also promotes relaxation which, in turn, lowers stress levels.
Backyard living spaces also encourage entertaining. They provide the perfect environment for hosting gatherings and social events, so that families and friends can grow closer and create lasting memories.
An outdoor retreat also increases property value. A well-designed backyard makes your home more attractive to potential buyers.
Now that you understand why you should build your own outdoor space, let’s explore how to get started.
Design Options
One of the best things about shopping at Millers Mini Barns is the wide selection. Nearly every item we sell is customizable. But that can make narrowing down your options difficult.
Here are just a few of the pergola and patio furniture customizations we offer.
- Millers Mini Barn Pergolas: Customize your weather-resistant patio pergolas with dia shades, curtains, and even privacy walls.
- Outdoor Dining Collections: Choose from cozy four-tops to family-friendly picnic tables that seat up to eight.
- Outdoor Bars: Host to your heart’s content with outdoor bars and buffet tables available as stand-alone pieces or sets with barstools.
- Fire Tables: Decorate your poly-wood fire table with lava rocks, crystal fire gems, or gas logs.
Durability and Materials
Millers Mini Barns uses high-quality materials for all custom patios and pergolas. You can trust our designs because no matter what style you choose, it’s made to last.
Our outdoor furniture is easy to clean, easy to care for, and environmentally friendly! Made with poly-lumber, our pieces are weatherproof, color permeated, and UV stabilized. You won’t have to worry about cracks, splinters, or regular repainting.
Our American-made pergolas are sold in vinyl or wood and built to stand the test of time.
We create our vinyl structures with recycled materials that will not crack, fade, or chalk. They are also reinforced with wooden beam interiors for added strength and support.
The wooden structures are made with treated southern yellow pine that has been pressure-treated and air-dried to withstand the elements.
Both vinyl and wooden pergolas can be built on-site or ordered as a DIY kit.
Seasonal Considerations
When finalizing your patio designs and gathering backyard pergola ideas, it’s always important to keep seasonality in mind. You want to create an outdoor oasis that you can enjoy all year round.
Build a pergola to provide shade from the hot sun or protection from cool winds. Add a fire table to roast marshmallows in the summer and stay warm and cozy in the winter. Also consider decorating couches, swings, or rockers with pillows and blankets as needed.
Millers Mini Barns wants to help you make the most of your space and truly benefit from the pieces you choose.
Next Steps (Conclusion)
Your dream outdoor retreat is just within reach. Get ready for summer by creating a backyard oasis where you can relax, enjoy the fresh air, host fun events, and so much more.
Made with durable materials and customizable accessories, our pergolas and poly patio furniture are designed to fit your style and budget. Contact Millers Mini Barns to learn more and get started.