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Affordable World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Tropical Delight
Tropical Delight
Peter Fry LandscapesPeter Fry Landscapes
Stephen Fry
E+O Kitchen
E+O Kitchen
Urban BloomsUrban Blooms
Close up image of our custom Living Wall at E+O Kitchen in Hyde Park Square. This is Ohio's Largest Living wall and features a fully automated irrigation system
Orchid Wall
Orchid Wall
Beth H. :Beth H. :
I wanted a vertical wall so I could display my orchids. they prefer a more humid area and filtered sunlight. This faces east but I have a sunshade covering over the slats on the roof. The boxes were made by me and my husband, sealed w/spar varnish and painted/or stained. The redwood wall also got numerous coats of spar varnish.
Instants partagés au bord de la piscine
Instants partagés au bord de la piscine
AM.PM.AM.PM.
Lovely Lit Up Lawn
Lovely Lit Up Lawn
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
Hawaiian Hale Sun Up to Sun Down
Hawaiian Hale Sun Up to Sun Down
Spaces808Spaces808
From sun up to sun down, this is a spectacular Hawaiian property. With endless ocean views, it is just minutes from the beach, so as photographers, it was most important for us to capture the ambiance of the location because no one is going to buy this house because they want to spend all their time inside.
Palm Beach Container Gardens
Palm Beach Container Gardens
UserUser
Pamela Crawford used cobalt blue planters accent the cobalt blue pool tile. See over 2000 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens suitable for south Florida on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs and installs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.
上芳養のコートハウス
上芳養のコートハウス
一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ
Photo：今西浩文
Création d'un jardin exotique avec micro piscine
Création d'un jardin exotique avec micro piscine
Kael Createur de JardinsKael Createur de Jardins
Mise en place d'une béogarden ( micro piscine ) et de son day bed, dans un petit jardin en banlieue toulousaine. Création d'une terrasse en dalle Grey cérame. Mise en place d'une belle pergola en aluminium thermo laqué avec des voiles australienne pour ombrager l'espace repas et détente. une végétation luxuriante et coloré vient embellir l'espace
Rossmoyne Project
Rossmoyne Project
UserUser
An alfresco area that actually get's used - Photo: Julian Taylor
Hacienda Style Colonial House in Merida, Mexico
Hacienda Style Colonial House in Merida, Mexico
Sanda KrslakSanda Krslak
Sanda Krslak
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
3rd floor Balcony, Covered with a shade sail providing cooling and uv protection for the sliding doors and interior spaces.
Island Bar Natural to Synthetic thatch replacement
Island Bar Natural to Synthetic thatch replacement
MTR Contractors | My Thatch RoofMTR Contractors | My Thatch Roof
Here we demolished and rebuilt the roof of their existing island bar and replaced the natural thatch they had with our ecofriendly, 100% waterproof, and durable synthetic thatch. Our clients love thatch, but don't love the headache that comes with having to replace the natural thatch year after year. Our synthetic thatch eliminates that headache! It has a 20 year warranty, so you can probably imagine the quality of it... We consider ourselves blessed to work with our clients. This lovely family was a joy to deal with since day one. I didn't get to personally meet their family dog on site, but I heard from our traveling crew he was as cute as can be. Customer service is a priority here at MTR from the first phone call or email to any follow up calls we may receive long after we've finished the project. Our clients are definitely the coolest
FINISHED PERGOLA -Dania Beach Zen Garden
FINISHED PERGOLA -Dania Beach Zen Garden
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
The beautiful pergola installed and ready for our happy customers!
Pool & Patio Features
Pool & Patio Features
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This backyard remodel features a pool w/ automated cover, spa, rock grotto w/ slide, fire pit, outdoor shower, BBQ island, and covered patio.
Sanibel Outdoor Kitchen & Bath Addition
Sanibel Outdoor Kitchen & Bath Addition
Alair Homes SanibelAlair Homes Sanibel
An outdoor kitchen and bathroom addition with a great use of colorful tiles, high-end appliances, and quality craftsmanship.
Reading Nook
Reading Nook
Pat Bernard DesignPat Bernard Design
Pat Bernard
Intercoastal Luxury Home Landscape & Pool
Intercoastal Luxury Home Landscape & Pool
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
Stacked Stone L-Shaped Kitchen
Stacked Stone L-Shaped Kitchen
Fischman Outdoor KitchensFischman Outdoor Kitchens
The Dapp Project
The Dapp Project
LawnDaddy, LLCLawnDaddy, LLC
Shannon Sherman

Affordable World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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