Having a patio outdoors can make the exterior of your home and property so much more enjoyable. There are also things that you can add to your patio to make the patio itself even more fun for you, your family, and your friends. Here are three excellent features to consider adding to your patio.

Overhang

The patio itself is an amazing and worthwhile investment for you. However, in order to make it even better, you should consider adding some type of overhang to go over the top of it. This makes your patio usable in any kind of weather, because it can help to block the snow, rain, hail, etc. An overhang can also help to block some of the wind and the rays of the sun. As an added bonus, an overhang helps to preserve and protect anything that you keep outside on your patio, which can allow you to use your patio to house things that you otherwise couldn't, such as a television. 

Outdoor Kitchen 

If you love to cook and entertain, then an outdoor kitchen is a great addition to your patio. This kitchen can be as advanced or as basic as you'd like, so that it meets your needs. You can essentially have everything in an outdoor kitchen that you do in an indoor kitchen, with some added bonuses, such as a grill, a fire oven, a fire pit, and more. Having the kitchen right on your patio helps to keep you more involved in the activities that are going on outdoors, while at the same time allowing you to be in the kitchen that you love. 

Opening For Hot Tub 

Another great feature to add to your patio is an opening for a hot tub. This opening in the patio is essentially a dip in the patio that is made to fit the dimensions of your hot tub perfectly. This is an excellent location for your hot tub because it protects it from the elements and helps it to last longer. Also, because it is located right in your patio area, this makes it very easy for you to use and provides a great deal of privacy as well. 

Overall, having a patio is great. However, if you'd like to make it even better, you can consider adding some kind of overhang, an outdoor kitchen, and/or an opening created specifically to house your hot tub.