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Affordable Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living Areas and Hardscapes
Outdoor Living Areas and Hardscapes
Green View Design and LandscapeGreen View Design and Landscape
Outdoor patio added to backyard. Patio is accessible from master bedroom and living room. Visit Our Garden Center: 4706 Liberty Road Greensboro,NC 27406
Cunningham
Cunningham
Old World IronOld World Iron
Fitzroy Project
Fitzroy Project
The Den InteriorsThe Den Interiors
A space to soak up the sun. Custom planter boxes by Pro Sculpt allow for some greenery to soften the previously bare courtyard.
Terrasse
Terrasse
IH StudioIH Studio
Mobilier de jardin turquoise, crépi blanc et tuyaux et gouttières noir
Backyard Garden Storage
Backyard Garden Storage
Apartment 46 for the HomeApartment 46 for the Home
Found a vintage cupboard to use as charming outdoor gardening tool storage in the back garden of a small bungalow. Drawers hold bbq tools.
Walnut Creek Firepit and Pondless Waterfall
Walnut Creek Firepit and Pondless Waterfall
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Bi-Level Brick Patio with lattice fencing
Bi-Level Brick Patio with lattice fencing
EASYdesignsEASYdesigns
This aged brick patio is shaded by a beautiful wisteria covered trellis that creates a purple floral arbor in the spring! The dining area is so inviting, sit down, relax and enjoy a glass of wine!
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Newly finished, cantilevered ipe deck with built-in seating will be furnished with bright pillows for comfortable entertaining, small coffee tables, and a firetable for chilly evenings. Pavers mesh smoothly with the decking for a generous outdoor 'floor'. Pavers and cantilevered deck are flush to give maximum options for furniture arranging. The two rectangular tables can be arranged as a large square or placed end to end for one long unit giving options for entertaining. Three strings of overhead lights provide a 'starry' ceiling for this area that easily holds 30 guests. Deck by Ryan Parshall, Cedarcraft Construction,
Barbecue Comand Center
Barbecue Comand Center
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Firepit, and built in bench
vue depuis le mur Est
vue depuis le mur Est
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
création d'un patio bleu klein par l'atelier Duval&Bossennec
Phoenix Patio
Phoenix Patio
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Moroccan oasis with copper fountain and trellis for vines. This is a double planted garden. In six months this garden wall will be completely covered in vines and the flower bed below will be thick with over grown flowering shrubs. The garden includes a variety of organic fruit producing vines and trees for the homeowners to enjoy.
Chelsea piede-à-terre
Chelsea piede-à-terre
Lorla StudioLorla Studio
Backyard Pool Landscape
Backyard Pool Landscape
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.
Bar Gastama/ The Shack, Lille
Bar Gastama/ The Shack, Lille
Audrey Boey Architecte d'intérieurAudrey Boey Architecte d'intérieur
Outdoor Living 1
Outdoor Living 1
UserUser
A custom firepit with glass tile, stainless steel counter and stacked stone bring the focus to this patio area. Cooking, dining and seating areas were created to allow for zones when entertaining.
Planters,Garden Adornments and Furniture
Planters,Garden Adornments and Furniture
HotbotanyHotbotany
This pair of green wrought iron chars were placed in the scree garden so that the client could relax with her coffee surrounded with the scent of rosemary and honeysuckle .
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Беседка и терраса для Дмитрия Крылова. Первый Канал "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Magical Garden Property
Magical Garden Property
Scenic LandscapingScenic Landscaping
Upper patio seating area with decorative seasonal planters to add color and screen in area
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Photo by Sean Ryan Pierce Patio Vintage child's crib from Ireland with a new mattress becomes a little outdoor seating area
Gas Fire Pit & Borgert Patio
Gas Fire Pit & Borgert Patio
Stone Arch LandscapesStone Arch Landscapes

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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