There are plenty of easy ways to make a patio look bigger, whether you are going for a complete overhaul or an easy weekend refresh. A good way to start is by assessing everything that is currently on your patio and deciding if it stays or goes.
If your patio space is on the small side it's tempting to over-compensate by cramming in too much but this will simply turn it into a cluttered space that's the opposite of the restful retreat or smart entertaining area you have in mind. The exception to this is probably plants – in our opinion you can't have enough. But rather than filling precious floor space with pots and planters think vertically instead.
