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Affordable Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Hacienda Ranch
Hacienda Ranch
Astleford Interiors, Inc.Astleford Interiors, Inc.
Open concept home built for entertaining, Spanish inspired colors & details, known as the Hacienda Chic style from Interior Designer Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN Photography: Dan Piassick of PiassickPhoto
Rockville Backyard Retreat
Rockville Backyard Retreat
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
This outdoor living space includes; a rectangular swimming pool, putting green, and Hot Springs spa. The patio is Techo-Bloc Blu pavers with natural fieldstone walls. Landscaping and boulders complement the space and a wood burning fire pit serves as a focal point. A Fiberon Ipe spa deck, next to the outdoor grille station and buffet stone counter for entertaining and relaxing. Photo by: George Brown Photography
Private Residence II
Private Residence II
Scott Landon – Modern Antique StoreScott Landon – Modern Antique Store
River Rock Shade Garden
River Rock Shade Garden
Landis Garden DesignLandis Garden Design
Firepit area in shady garden with river rock stream paving. Raspberry painted Wave Hill Kit chairs. Photo Leah Roberts
Patios
Patios
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This patio utilizes colored concrete with a stamped concrete border. It provides ample outliving space in a compact back yard.
Flagstone Patio with Stone Waterfall and Pond
Flagstone Patio with Stone Waterfall and Pond
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
REDesign InteriorsREDesign Interiors
Mid century modern lines mixed with traditional dining table that extends to seat 10. This outdoor space features an eclectic mix of styles, fabrics, and fun for an outdoor setting.
Barbecue Comand Center
Barbecue Comand Center
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Chicago Brick Pizza Oven, Builtin Coyote Grill
Rooftop Garden Patio
Rooftop Garden Patio
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
Part of a Garage Addition project designed by Lee Meyer Architects, this Rooftop Garden is a favorite dining/ entertaining spot for the homeowners. The membrane roofing is made by DuroLast ® and is reinforced for this use by attaching their walking pad product to the base membrane. Photos by Greg Schmidt. Brick Patio by Selfscapes http://www.selfscapes.com/
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Our old house main living areas
Our old house main living areas
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Side Yard Vignette
Side Yard Vignette
J. Elizabeth InteriorsJ. Elizabeth Interiors
Chas Metivier
Special Events - Making Memories at Home
Special Events - Making Memories at Home
ReVamp Your Home & Feng Shui with MJReVamp Your Home & Feng Shui with MJ
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
The sofa cushion is upholstered in Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa Searchin Urchin in Lush/Conch. Photo © Bethany Nauert
Glynallyn Terrace
Glynallyn Terrace
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A second floor terrace with a distinct world view. Recycled and re-purposed materials from around the world.
Cottage On The River
Cottage On The River
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Aire Drive- Patio
Aire Drive- Patio
House of a Different ColorHouse of a Different Color
Evening view. Backyard residential patio space with daybed, dining table, small bistro table, and extra seating. Replaced original dining table, but kept existing dining chairs, which were in good condition, and refreshed them with new paint. Relocated existing glider loveseats to new fire pit area and added a daybed and bright colored rug where loveseats had been. Added two outdoor ceiling fans- one over the dining table and one over the daybed. Large succulent "coffee table" was custom made for this project, as was the shelving unit for garden tools and extra pots and supplies. Added 15 colorful outdoor lanterns and bistro lights to the outside edge of the patio cover for lighting at night and an eclectic atmosphere all day.
Commodore Drive Custom Home
Commodore Drive Custom Home
Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong GroupAlair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group
This custom home utilized an artist's eye, as one of the owners is a painter. The details in this home were inspired! From the fireplace and mirror design in the living room, to the boar's head installed over vintage mirrors in the bar, there are many unique touches that further customize this home. With open living spaces and a master bedroom tucked in on the first floor, this is a forever home for our clients. The use of color and wallpaper really help make this home special. With lots of outdoor living space including a large back porch with marsh views and a dock, this is coastal living at its best.
Outdoor Dining Area
Outdoor Dining Area
Rebekah TennisRebekah Tennis
Outdoor entertaining space with reclaimed wood table, overhead fan, white canvas curtains and a covered patio. Photo by Ron Putnam Photography
Parade Home 2015
Parade Home 2015
Ventura HomesVentura Homes
This indoor/outdoor space can be opened up or closed off to the weather. The space features optional heating and air conditioning. The vaulted ceiling allows tall stone walls mixed in with some brick.

Affordable Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your eclectic patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your eclectic patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your eclectic patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my eclectic patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various eclectic patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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