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Affordable Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Cabernet Way
Cabernet Way
Vixen Interior DesignVixen Interior Design
Spa with Waterfall
Spa with Waterfall
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client constructed their new home on five wooded acres in Northern Virginia, and they requested our firm to help them design the ultimate backyard retreat complete with custom natural look pool as the main focal point. The pool was designed into an existing hillside, adding natural boulders and multiple waterfalls, raised spa. Next to the spa is a raised natural wood burning fire pit for those cool evenings or just a fun place for the kids to roast marshmallows. The extensive Techo-bloc Inca paver pool deck, a large custom pool house complete with bar, kitchen/grill area, lounge area with 60" flat screen TV, full audio throughout the pool house & pool area with a full bath to complete the pool area. For the back of the house, we included a custom composite waterproof deck with lounge area below, recessed lighting, ceiling fans & small outdoor grille area make this space a great place to hangout. For the man of the house, an avid golfer, a large Southwest synthetic putting green (2000 s.f.) with bunker and tee boxes keeps him on top of his game. A kids playhouse, connecting flagstone walks throughout, extensive non-deer appealing landscaping, outdoor lighting, and full irrigation fulfilled all of the client's design parameters.
Everything and 2 kitchen sinks
Everything and 2 kitchen sinks
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape
Pocket Patio - Salem, MA
Pocket Patio - Salem, MA
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
Brooklyn Backyard fit for a Fiesta
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
A functional herb garden created with floating planters and framed with a gorgeous lime plant in a blue planter.
Flight 38 - Flight case et meubles
Flight 38 - Flight case et meubles
Alexandre Bienfait PhotographeAlexandre Bienfait Photographe
Alexandre Bienfait
Mounted TVs
Mounted TVs
A-Team Audio VideoA-Team Audio Video
Cathy Carr, APLD
Cathy Carr, APLD
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Note the low mound of quartz in the rear corner. A water feature was made by drilling into the native Quartz boulder. Birds and frogs love the moisture and the homeowners love the trickling sounds. DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD Photo and installation by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Phoenix Patio
Phoenix Patio
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Moroccan oasis with copper fountain and trellis for vines.
Home on Boise Greenbelt
Home on Boise Greenbelt
Studio Boise, LLCStudio Boise, LLC
Fairmount Townhouse
Fairmount Townhouse
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
A custom cedar slat fence with built-in planter and gravel base transformed this concrete backyard into an urban oasis.
Terrasse
Terrasse
IH StudioIH Studio
Mobilier de jardin turquoise, crépi blanc et tuyaux et gouttières noir
Jardin
Jardin
IH StudioIH Studio
Mur bleu esprit "Majorelle", coussins wax, cage à oiseaux
Modern Marrakech. Home Staging Project
Modern Marrakech. Home Staging Project
ART & DESIGN ASSISTANCEART & DESIGN ASSISTANCE
Bohemian style, also known as Boho, is a unique modern design theme with roots in old British and European styles. Boho-chic is a style that is largely influenced by the hippie movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s and aspects of the design are found throughout fashion and interior design today. The design is characterized by loose, free flowing themes, ethnic patterns, colors, florals, mandalas, lace and an overall idea of being a free spirit. That’s what I manifested in my yoga clients house. Inspiration and Idea, Masha Melnik
Win's Tree / Arbre de Win
Win's Tree / Arbre de Win
Zoe Mosaics, Life in GlassZoe Mosaics, Life in Glass
A stained glass and wood original custom mosaic on the patio wall of a Pasadena home. Created in collaboration with Caroline Sieux
DUPLEX COURTYARD
DUPLEX COURTYARD
Wilkinson Brochier Interior DesignWilkinson Brochier Interior Design
Making the most of a small courtyard new planting started to cover bare walls, a built in banquette provided permanent seating. Lots of fun ethnic eclectic print cushions can easily be scooped up and stored away in rainy weather. Floor lanterns add the right lighting touch for early evening drinks.
East Hollywood Staging Project
East Hollywood Staging Project
Gray + Gold DesignGray + Gold Design
Residential Garden, City Park, Denver, Est. 2013-14
Residential Garden, City Park, Denver, Est. 2013-14
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Adam Clack, All Rights Reserved
Rear patio steps
Rear patio steps
RLC LandscapingRLC Landscaping
Rear patio steps to kitchen.

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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