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Coastal Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Alfresco Living
Alfresco Living
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Donna Guyler Design
Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs
Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs
Vani Sayeed StudiosVani Sayeed Studios
Interior Design by Vani Sayeed Studios Photo Credits:- Jared Kuzia Photography
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Brothers PoolBrothers Pool
Lakeside Memories
Lakeside Memories
Architectural Design IncorporatedArchitectural Design Incorporated
Manly House | Upper Floor Addition
Manly House | Upper Floor Addition
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
The new deck at the rear of this reonvated weatherboard beach cottage provides ample space for indoor outdoor living. Michelle Waler Architects and tania niwa photography
Tomball Beach Chic
Tomball Beach Chic
Heavenly OutdoorHeavenly Outdoor
Beach House Renovation
Beach House Renovation
Coastal Construction & Consulting LLCCoastal Construction & Consulting LLC
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Pleasant Beach- Outdoor Shower
Pleasant Beach- Outdoor Shower
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Original Architect: Doug Dolezal Builder: Curtin Construction Company Landscape Architect: Gregory Lombardi Design Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Luxury Oceanfront. SEAclusion
Luxury Oceanfront. SEAclusion
SAGA Realty & ConstructionSAGA Realty & Construction
Beachside Haven
Beachside Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This backyard is nestled on a popular lake. We added a private beach, stunning stacked retaining walls, an ipe deck, outdoor kitchen, bluestone patio and stunning year round landscaping. The tiered landscape complements the new construction home and maximizes the usable space of the yard.
Flip Flop
Flip Flop
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
This quaint beach cottage is nestled on the coastal shores of Martha's Vineyard.
Gilmore
Gilmore
UserUser
Photo Cred: Evan Schneider @schneidervisuals
Naples Kenny
Naples Kenny
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCHerscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
Leech Lake 2
Leech Lake 2
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Custom Lighting
Custom Lighting
Marc Perry Architect, Inc.Marc Perry Architect, Inc.
View looking toward the raised patio area and custom light pillar with views of the ocean beyond. Photo taken by Michael Urbanek.
Coastal Art
Coastal Art
Julia Contacessi Fine ArtJulia Contacessi Fine Art
Hanging on the wall, 48 x 48 original painting "Fleeting Light" by artist Julia Contacessi.
Sandy Shores
Sandy Shores
Envision Builders GroupEnvision Builders Group
Beachside Haven
Beachside Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This backyard is nestled on a popular lake. We added a private beach, stunning stacked retaining walls, an ipe deck, outdoor kitchen, bluestone patio and stunning year round landscaping. The tiered landscape complements the new construction home and maximizes the usable space of the yard.
Fiberon Composite Decking
Fiberon Composite Decking
Fiberon DeckingFiberon Decking
Inspired by the coast, this freestanding Good Life in the color Cottage is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Good Life decking is known for its performance and reasonable price point which makes it a favorite for homeowners.

Coastal Patio with Decking 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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