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brittanysnydermallory

Patio concrete slab advice

brittanysnydermallory
2 år sedan

Hello! Looking for advice related to this small awkward concrete slab. I am getting the rest of the patio sealed and can get the slab painted/sealed as well - which I think would at least help it blend better. I was thinking a shade of white. Also generally not sure how to use this space. I have other spaces for outdoor dining and an outdoor sectional. Thank you!

Kommentarer (5)

  • S Rodriguez
    2 år sedan

    If it is a different height than the patio you would want it to be a contrasting color so people dont trip over it or misstep stepping down. Make it clear that it is a different height.

  • brittanysnydermallory
    Författare
    2 år sedan

    Thank you that’s a good point - but do you have any suggestions on color?

  • PRO
    Derviss Design
    2 år sedan
    Ändrades senast: 2 år sedan

    Those one step down set ups are bonafide tripping hazards. Creating a contrasting but integrated look is going to be your best bet .

    You can achieve this by introducing a modern look by covering the concrete with a hardwood like deck landing ( ipe wood or the like) .

    Or you could use a hybrid of materials such as using the same stone on the field of the landing and a strong constrasting accent at the edge of the one step riser.

    I believe that simply painting the full area an analogous color, such as the white or creme color, is not going to provide you with a enough contrast to allow the eye to pick up that there is single step downward. A banding of contrasting material or color is needed at the edge to alert the brain into registering the grade change.

    A tricky challenge for sure. Best of luck.

  • littlebug zone 5 Missouri
    2 år sedan
    Ändrades senast: 2 år sedan

    I agree with Derviss - this is an ankle-breaker. Box it over, as he/she suggested, with wood that matches the privacy fence I see in the background.

  • kathleen MK
    2 år sedan
    1. As a crazy plant lady, I would say add a planter/ bench on the short end and add plants and maybe big pots. Bench could be a storage deck box for towels or just a fence wood box to hold self-watering planting tubs with easy care herbs or succulents. Then do the wood as Derviss suggest.
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