Long gone are the days of cookie cutter patios -- nowadays, fun and creative patio spaces are a way for homeowners to craft an area that is uniquely their own and reflects their home's personalities.

Channel a Mediterranean-inspired paradise by opting for light colored stone flooring which will create a bright basis for the design. Then decorate with patio planting; here, terracotta pots filled ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.