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Coastal Patio with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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California New Traditional 02
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Cape Cod Style Patio
Cape Cod Style Patio
Talianko Design Group, LLCTalianko Design Group, LLC
A Cape Cod style home with a backyard patio inspired by the East Coast. A casually elegant Hamptons style deck lends to family BBQs and relaxing in the afternoons. Turquoise accents and a range of blue fabrics pop against white and cream backgrounds. Bronze lanterns atop teak tables are perfect for a little light in the evenings. This coastal style backyard is located in Sierra Madre, California. Photography by Erika Bierman, Awnings and Curtains by La Belle Maison, Landscape and Pool by Garden View Landscape, Nursery and Pools.
The Fig Trees
The Fig Trees
Tania J Coward ARCHITECTTania J Coward ARCHITECT
Display Home: Amira
Display Home: Amira
MetriconMetricon
Outdoor - The Freedom by Metricon Amira, on display in Yarrawonga, VIC.
Gert's Way
Gert's Way
D.Best Construction, Inc.D.Best Construction, Inc.
pergola, deck
Sustainable and Maintainable in Santa Monica, CA
Sustainable and Maintainable in Santa Monica, CA
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
An Estate to Remember
An Estate to Remember
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Pool Houses
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Alisberg ParkerAlisberg Parker
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry courtyard with glass door to courtyard kitchen. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Coronado Charmer
Coronado Charmer
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Martin Mann photographer
Greentree
Greentree
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
Havana by Brown Jordan Structures - Fiberglass Pergola
Havana by Brown Jordan Structures - Fiberglass Pergola
Structureworks FabricationStructureworks Fabrication
This Havana fiberglass pergola kit boasts a beautiful retractable shade canopy seen in garden green and painted with our ColorLast paint process in Latte offering a low maintenance, high quality finish. This modern pergola design boasts double beams and spaced out double rafters which keeps Havana as one of our lowest cost fiberglass shade structures. With six different column options, ten canopy fabric selections and seven paint finishes, you will be able to design the perfect pergola kit for your outdoor retreat. Enjoy the sun or observe the stars with the option to retract your canopy to customize the amount of shade that will make you most comfortable. The pergola ideas are endless if a custom Havana is more your style. Fabricated by Brown Jordan Structures, you know the quality is unbeatable.
Daniel Island Residence 1
Daniel Island Residence 1
ArchitraveArchitrave
Tripp Smith
Los Feliz Back Deck
Los Feliz Back Deck
Alexandra Angle Interior DesignAlexandra Angle Interior Design
Spain Refurbishments
Spain Refurbishments
Nomad Studio OneNomad Studio One
Nomad Studio One SL
Coastal Patio
Coastal Patio
Talianko Design Group, LLCTalianko Design Group, LLC
A Cape Cod style home with a backyard patio inspired by the East Coast. A relaxed Hamptons style deck lends to family BBQs and relaxing in the afternoons. Turquoise accents and a range of blue fabrics pop against white and cream backgrounds. Custom Drapery and awnings add a soft and elegant nautical feel to the backyard. This coastal style backyard is located in Sierra Madre, California. Photography by Erika Bierman, Awnings and Curtains by La Belle Maison, Landscape and Pool by Garden View Landscape, Nursery and Pools.
Retractable Roof, Indiana
Retractable Roof, Indiana
ShadeFXShadeFX
A 14′ x 10′ retractable roof in Harbor-Time Alpine White fabric was customized to fit a pergola in Indiana. The structure and roof duo ensures the homeowners always have clear sightlines through their front window.

Coastal Patio with a Pergola 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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