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Budget Green Patio Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Redux
Ranch Redux
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.
Entryway Patios & Landscaping
Entryway Patios & Landscaping
Outdoor Living Spaces, LLC - FAPLDOutdoor Living Spaces, LLC - FAPLD
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
Not every fire pit project has to break the bank. Unit pavers are a great cost- effective material. They are long lasting, and look great.
DIY Fire Pit Kit
DIY Fire Pit Kit
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco's complete firepit kit is shipped right to your door with everything you will need to transform your outdoor living space in a weekend's time 770-222-2425
rustic poolside changing room
rustic poolside changing room
LA StudioLA Studio
Stucco clad changing room near the pool
Patios
Patios
Outdoor AdditionsOutdoor Additions
Paver patio with seating wall, using Techo-Bloc’s “blu 60” paver and “mini-creta” wall block w/ bench seating and water fountain.
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Lewis' Lush Landscape
Lewis' Lush Landscape
Garden Of Eden Landscaping ServicesGarden Of Eden Landscaping Services
The customer had recently had a new concrete patio installed, and wanted a nice landscape to soften it up
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Arbor Screen for Hot Tub
Pony Lawncare and LandscapingPony Lawncare and Landscaping
We installed this arbor to shield the client from neighbors while enjoying their hot tub
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Декорирование беседки и участка Людмилы Хитяевой. "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Декорирование беседки и участка Людмилы Хитяевой. "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
East Dallas Minimalism
East Dallas Minimalism
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This recessed, wood burning fire pit is a great destination to hang out with friends and family on a cool fall evening. Photography Credit: Wade Griffith
Noroton Backyard Patio
Noroton Backyard Patio
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
This cute backyard patio was renovated to provide an outdoor seating area with a firepit by Benintoshape, bar seating for entertaining and a cozy dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Barbara designed perennials and bulbs to be added to the existing shade garden spaces and new plantings were incorporated to provide more seasonal color and interest in the rose garden. New shade tolerant shrubs and groundcovers were added under a large Norway Maple tree that cast considerable shade in the backyard. A new stepping stone path provided access to the nearby sunny lawn and playscape in the side yard. The back and side yards were enclosed with a picket fence to keep the pets and children safe. Comfortable lounge furniture by Janus et Cie and pillows by Elaine Smith were placed in the renovated patio space. The dining area was covered with a Tuuci cantilever umbrella for additional shade in the afternoon.
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
Very inviting isn't it? I have lost count how many of these I have built over the years. And they are like snowflakes every single one is different!
Transitional Bluestone Patio - Mequon
Transitional Bluestone Patio - Mequon
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The patio comfortably fits a dining table and lounge seating. The grill gets tucked up against the house. Westhauser Photography
Shade Sails
Shade Sails
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.Smart Shade Solutions Inc.
These sails where added to this outdoor seating area located on the Miami River to provide shade and allow the area to be used in the summer afternoon Sun.
Paver backyard and Artificial Turf
Paver backyard and Artificial Turf
AJC Pavers and ServicesAJC Pavers and Services
Hardscape Brick Pavers with Artificial turf
Naples - Pet Area
Naples - Pet Area
TurfGrass Artificial SolutionsTurfGrass Artificial Solutions
This homeowner needed a low-cost, easy to maintain solution for her puppy. Using our Imperial Prime artificial grass, we were able to make a small area to serve as a dog walk/play area right on her patio!
Residential
Residential
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Michael Wonenberg
Clôture bois ajourée
Clôture bois ajourée
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault

Budget Green 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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