From the Floors Up
  • Hard Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Tile & Stone
  • Hints & Tips
  • Design & Decorating
  • Maintenance
  • News
  • About

Add Foreign Flavor to your Back Patio

August 1, 2011 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

While you can’t completely recreate this amazing tourist bazaar in Tripoli at home, you can modify some of the elements to add charm and an exotic feel to your own patio. Let’s take a look at a few design features you can borrow to add interest to your home.

The strongest element in this photo is the powerful look of the arches that define the space. With limited effort, you can add arches to your patio cover to mirror this old-world look. Take a look at the photo shown below. While the arches have a different look, the curves immediately add a touch of the unusual.

The ridges below the arches define the line between arch and column. Mirroring this look, this back patio has two rings of color adding definition and presence to the columns

The final borrowed element comes from the sidewalk in front of the market. Using different color tiles to create a simple pattern provides more personality and style to the simple design. The design and color choices are limited only by your imagination and style preferences.

A handful of accessories will provide the finishing touches. Indoor-outdoor rugs come in a variety of designs, including those exotic enough to mirror the market above. Replace the market’s urns with pots in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Lean them against the columns or line a few up along the wall. Look for art with an eastern flavor to decorate the walls and add more color.

Don’t hesitate to be a bit adventurous with your design plans. With a little effort and some strategic borrowing, you can add a touch of the exotic and unusual to every part of your home.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Outdoor Living Tagged With: borrowed trends, cultural decorating, international decorating

Subscribe

Enter your email address to receive new post notifications via email.

Categories

  • Carpet (58)
    • Area Rugs (18)
  • Design & Decorating (457)
    • Color of The Year (4)
    • Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects (11)
    • Featured Designer (8)
    • Holidays (6)
    • Inspiration (119)
    • Interior Finishes (74)
    • Outdoor Living (23)
    • Seasonal & Holiday (29)
    • Small Spaces (7)
    • Style Quizzes (1)
    • Walls (13)
  • Hard Flooring (89)
    • Hardwood / Laminate (38)
    • Linoleum (2)
    • Specialty Flooring (5)
    • Vinyl / Resilient (4)
  • Hints & Tips (227)
  • Kitchen & Bath (132)
    • Backsplashes (7)
    • Countertops (14)
    • Lighting (17)
  • Maintenance (40)
  • News (135)
    • Featured (38)
    • Guest Post (18)
    • Monthly Recaps (5)
    • Promotions (2)
    • Q & A (26)
  • Seasonal (4)
  • Tile & Stone (64)
    • Ceramic/Porcelain (35)
    • Grout & Setting Materials (1)
  • Uncategorized (62)

Recent Comments

  • creatingyourspace on How to Remove Stains from a Concrete Driveway
  • Micheal on How to Remove Stains from a Concrete Driveway
  • Josh on Pro’s and Con’s of Hardwood Floors | Part One
  • Christian Myers on Why We Love Laminate Flooring For The Kitchen
  • Iowa City Concrete on How to Remove Stains from a Concrete Driveway

Recent Posts

  • Three Bathroom Problems Solved
  • Tips for Clearing Clutter
  • 5 Remodeling Projects To Take On Before the Holiday
  • Bathroom Remodel Advice
  • Choosing the Perfect Bathroom Tile

From the Floors Up

From the Floors Up blog was created with the goal of providing a destination for consumers, designers and those interested in the flooring, design, and kitchen and bath industries. Here you’ll find, current, accurate and informative information that is always just a click away!

Recent Comments

  • creatingyourspace on How to Remove Stains from a Concrete Driveway
  • Micheal on How to Remove Stains from a Concrete Driveway
  • Josh on Pro’s and Con’s of Hardwood Floors | Part One
  • Christian Myers on Why We Love Laminate Flooring For The Kitchen
  • Iowa City Concrete on How to Remove Stains from a Concrete Driveway

Subscribe

Enter your email address to receive new post notifications via email.

Copyright © 2023 From the Floors Up · Log in