Depending on your climate, backyard covered patio ideas can be a simple fix, such as adding a canopy or sail shade to make the space more usable during hot weather.

Dress up your patio cover for an elegant dinner party by creating a layered look with paper lanterns, string lights, and faux wisteria. Get the tutorial at Room for Tuesday.

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Add a fan A covered patio can often provide a surface on which to affix creature comforts like a ceiling fan. Fans are also a great way to keep pesky bugs like mosquitos and flies away.