Patios for South Africa

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The patio has become one of the most important "rooms" in many homes and in this book Keith Kirsten and Owen Reid have combined talents to show how it may also be made into one of the most beautiful. An inspiring catalogue of ideas, Patios for South Africa will show those who consider the patio as an extension of the house how to create a living area to be enjoyed to the full. By making the best possible use of the space available and combining the right materials, colours and textures, you can develop a patio which is not only full of variety and colour throughout the year, but at the same time easy to maintain. At minimal cost you can transform an old patio, or start from scratch and create a flower-filled paradise or green retreat. Topics discussed include design, floors, ceilings and walls, maintenance, decoration, furniture, lighting, water features, gazebos and braai areas, and of course plants for every possible position. Superb colour photographs of beautiful patios and plants appear throughout.