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Orange, Blue Patio Ideas and Designs

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Little Inka
Little Inka
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.
Progetto 1
Progetto 1
The villa ownerThe villa owner
French touch house
French touch house
EMR ArchitectureEMR Architecture
Oak Framed Garage, Harrogate
Oak Framed Garage, Harrogate
architecture:ab ltdarchitecture:ab ltd
Green Oak Garden Room
garden in the sun
garden in the sun
CATO creativeCATO creative
Little Horn Residence
Little Horn Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This gourmet kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, serving station and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky
Beachfront East Beach Residence
Beachfront East Beach Residence
Lulu PurasLulu Puras
Lake Home Retreat
Lake Home Retreat
Projects Contemporary FurnitureProjects Contemporary Furniture
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Ranch Ridge Retreat
Ranch Ridge Retreat
Providence DesignProvidence Design
Photography: Rett Peek
Project of the Month: July 2017
Project of the Month: July 2017
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
It's Christmas in July! This homeowner was interested in adding an outdoor space that would be continuous with their indoor living area. The large windows that separate the 2 spaces allows for their home to have a very open feel. They went with a contemporary craftsman style with clean straight lines in the columns and beams on the ceiling. The stone veneer fireplace, framed with full masonry block, with reclaimed Hemlock mantle as the centerpiece attraction and the stained pine tongue and groove vaulted ceiling gives the space a dramatic look. The columns have a stacked stone base that complements the stone on the fireplace and kitchen fascia. The light travertine flooring is a perfect balance for the dark stone on the column bases and knee walls beside the fireplace as well as the darker stained cedar beams and stones in the fireplace. The outdoor kitchen with stainless steel tile backsplash is equipped with a gas grill and a Big Green Egg as well as a fridge and storage space. This space is 525 square feet and is the perfect spot for any gathering. The patio is surrounded by stained concrete stepping stones with black star gravel. The original second story windows were replaced with smaller windows in order to allow for a proper roof pitch. TK IMAGES
Garden Lighting
Garden Lighting
John Cullen LightingJohn Cullen Lighting
LED garden spike lights are the ideal fittings to light your garden as you can move them as the planting grows and matures. Our range of LED outdoor garden lights include LED spike spot lights, LED spike floodlights and a wonderful new candle-like product – the Carella.
Contemporary Craftsman - Mountain View, CA
Contemporary Craftsman - Mountain View, CA
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
A down-to-the-studs remodel and second floor addition, we converted this former ranch house into a light-filled home designed and built to suit contemporary family life, with no more or less than needed. Craftsman details distinguish the new interior and exterior, and douglas fir wood trim offers warmth and character on the inside. Photography by Takashi Fukuda. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/contemporary-craftsman/
Timber Frame Pergola Kit Installed Over Outdoor Hot Tub
Timber Frame Pergola Kit Installed Over Outdoor Hot Tub
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Dovetailed timber frame pergola kit installed over outdoor hot tub.
Slatted Privacy Screen Panels
Slatted Privacy Screen Panels
Kayu Canada Inc.Kayu Canada Inc.
Slatted privacy screen panels provide a little privacy for this backyard retreat
Curved to Perfection
Curved to Perfection
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Zen
Zen
Anderson Fine HomesAnderson Fine Homes
Photo Credit: Ashton Thornhill
Palmetto Bluff Home and Guest House
Palmetto Bluff Home and Guest House
Ellis Construction Co., Inc.Ellis Construction Co., Inc.
Greenwood Village Modern
Greenwood Village Modern
Sienna Custom Homes Inc.Sienna Custom Homes Inc.

Orange, Blue 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 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 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 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 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 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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