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Coastal Patio with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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The Heron Gate - Steps up to Cottage
The Heron Gate - Steps up to Cottage
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Stone walkway up to cottage Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
Elevated swiming
Elevated swiming
Skale Building DesignSkale Building Design
The entry to the home captures the initial theme of water and reflection. A water garden is created with a chill out zone. The elevated water garden mimicks the elevated swimming pool offering seamless intergation with the Pacific ocean. The pool is finished off with blue stone tiles to create a dark reflection pool.
Michigan Lakefront Residence
Michigan Lakefront Residence
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Water Park Slide!
Water Park Slide!
AquaFXAquaFX
How do you have FUN?
North Falmouth Waterfront
North Falmouth Waterfront
Thomas J. O'Neill, Inc.Thomas J. O'Neill, Inc.
Cutrona
Linda Isle
Linda Isle
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Jeri Koegel Designer- Laleh Shafiezadeh
Wooden Pool Side
Wooden Pool Side
UserUser
Alex Tarjano, MLS Real Estate Photography
The Estates at Del Sur, Plan 1 by Standard Pacific Homes
The Estates at Del Sur, Plan 1 by Standard Pacific Homes
Pacific Dimensions, Inc.Pacific Dimensions, Inc.
AG Photography
Landscape Material
Landscape Material
Muskoka Granite: Harp Lake VenturesMuskoka Granite: Harp Lake Ventures
Tom Nunn 7057835532
Avalon Bay Front
Avalon Bay Front
Holliday ArchitectsHolliday Architects
Baynard Cove House on Calibogue Sound
Baynard Cove House on Calibogue Sound
William Byrd HomesWilliam Byrd Homes
Our Beachside Work
Our Beachside Work
christophermichaelmyerschristophermichaelmyers
Here, the covered ground floor patio overlooks a shuffleboard court between the house and the dune. The stones for the home and landscape intersect here: both are limestone quarried in upstate New York, but the round fieldstone suggest the earlier carriage house, while the flatter stones suggest former paving throughout the property, repurposed in this modern version of beachside living. This seating area allows one to enjoy the ocean breezes and extends the interior living space on refreshing evenings.
Beach Style Patio
Beach Style Patio
Pewaukee Backyard Revitalization
Pewaukee Backyard Revitalization
Swimming Pool ServicesSwimming Pool Services
This shows off the raised seating area which allows for longer sun and provides a great vantage of the entire space
Filmmaker Interprets Luxury Yacht Interior in a 3-BR Home
Filmmaker Interprets Luxury Yacht Interior in a 3-BR Home
Marylinda Ramos, PhotographyMarylinda Ramos, Photography
Marylinda Ramos
Jerusalem Rd Cohasset
Jerusalem Rd Cohasset
Fabrizio Construction llcFabrizio Construction llc
Wavy shingles, Sunrise rake boards, negative edge infinity pool with built in hot tub, granite pool deck with custom granite coping
Residential projects
Residential projects
Rain DeckRain Deck
The Heron Gate - Stone Walkway
The Heron Gate - Stone Walkway
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Walkway up to Cottage Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
WaterColor, Cinnamon Fern
WaterColor, Cinnamon Fern
Anthony J. ValléeAnthony J. Vallée
This patio is sure to become a favorite gathering space for friends and family. An outdoor firepit provides warmth on cool winter nights. Comfortable outdoor chairs and a two-level porch provide ample seating and entertainment space. The large swimming pool is a fun place to splash around in during the day and a calming focal point at night.
Lakeside retreat - interior and exterior renovation
Lakeside retreat - interior and exterior renovation
Jonathan McGrath Construction, LLCJonathan McGrath Construction, LLC
Since 1984, Jonathan McGrath Construction, a design build custom builder and remodeling company has provided solutions for their client's building needs in the Central Florida area. Jack McGrath, State Certified Building Contractor, applies his extensive custom building and remodeling expertise, creative design concepts and passion for transformation to every project and has earned a reputation for being a true remodeling specialist and custom home builder. Recognized for excellence in the building industry, Jonathan McGrath Construction, has been the recipient of multiple Parade of Homes, MAME and Chrysalis awards. They also received the prestigious ‘Big 50′ Award from Remodeling Magazine for their outstanding business expertise, exemplary customer services and their ability to stand as a dynamic company role model for the building and remodeling industry. In addition, the company has won numerous other local and national awards. The company supports their local, state and national building association. Marion McGrath served as the 2011 President of the Home Builder's Association of Orlando (HBA) now known as the Orlando Builder's Association (GOBA). She was the second woman and remodeler to serve as President in the association's 60 year history.

Coastal Patio with a Water Feature 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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