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Clover Silver Rug
Clover Silver Rug
The Rugs WarehouseThe Rugs Warehouse
This item is part of the Clover Rugs collection, which is a range of contemporary plain indoor/outdoor flat-woven rugs. Woven by hand from yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, rugs in this collection feature looped pile and decorative fringes. This collection is available in a selection of sizes and popular neutral greys, as well as blue and pink tones. In addition, the rugs practicality is enhanced by the fact that they are reversible and would work equally well in both your living room and outdoor spaces.
Le bureau au fond du jardin
Le bureau au fond du jardin
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Trellis Caddy
Trellis Caddy
Jackson & PerkinsJackson & Perkins
You'll want one inside and another outside! This Trellis Caddy can serve any function you can think of, although our favorite is using it to hold a few flower pots. The tray is designed to hold three 5" pots. And the trellis on the back is great for pinning notes or photos or for supporting a climbing plant. Made in the USA of 100% Western Red Cedar that's naturally decay resistant, it's attractive, functional, and long-lasting and can be enjoyed as it is, or it can be stained or painted any color you choose. This Trellis Caddy comes with simple screw-in mounting pins and 3 utility hooks that are perfect for holding keys, small garden tools, dog leashes, or anything else you need to hang. It's perfect for adding a bit of extra storage space that's as decorative as it is useful. Assembly instructions included. Assembled dimensions: 19" W x 6" D x 20" H.
Sandy Pond
Sandy Pond
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
Richfield Residence
Richfield Residence
Villa LandscapesVilla Landscapes
VERSA-LOK SRWs and paving stones are an affordable, low-maintenance, solution to replace drab concrete steps.
Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Elements LandscapeElements Landscape
Custom Rustic Stone Fire Pit with pea gravel patio
Lake Katherine - Private Residence
Lake Katherine - Private Residence
Salted, LLCSalted, LLC
Fireplace
Fireplace
Dandy Landscape ConstructionDandy Landscape Construction
Gates/Arbours
Gates/Arbours
Nature's Right HandNature's Right Hand
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Outdoor Fireplace Designed with Living Space in New Jersey
Outdoor Fireplace Designed with Living Space in New Jersey
Millenium Stone WorksMillenium Stone Works
Outdoor fireplace with custom designed living space for maximum comfort and entertainment. Contact us for more outdoor fireplace projects in Staten Island and New Jersey.
Fire Pit Patio
Fire Pit Patio
Elan Landscape Development Inc.Elan Landscape Development Inc.
This patio uses 'one of a kind' pavers. They were salvaged from a Lake Bluff street demolition and probably date back to the 1930's. Dan Wells
The Wingood Project
The Wingood Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
This Callahan backyard kitchen features an outdoor brick oven for baking pizza.
Eva's House, Dulwich, London - Garden
Eva's House, Dulwich, London - Garden
RDA ArchitectsRDA Architects
Photo by Tim Soar
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
The Grgich Family Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven in California
BrickWood OvensBrickWood Ovens
This Bay Area Wood Fired Pizza Oven is the Pride of San Francisco! A Beautiful Oven with a clean stucco finish and nice, tight corners. Excellent Job!!! To see more pictures of this oven (and many more ovens), please visit – BrickWoodOvens.com
2019 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
2019 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Pacific Outdoor LivingPacific Outdoor Living
Patio with outdoor furniture with pondless waterfall, fountains and drought tolerant landscaping
Spacious condo in Prévost, Québec
Spacious condo in Prévost, Québec
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Lyne Brunet
Outdoor Design Project | La Verne, CA
Outdoor Design Project | La Verne, CA
Outdoor Elegance Patio Design CenterOutdoor Elegance Patio Design Center
Outdoor water fountain water feature by Matt Agostino
Ranch Update
Ranch Update
Kara Kersten DesignKara Kersten Design

Budget Patio with No Cover 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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