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Contemporary Bel Air
Contemporary Bel Air
Finton ConstructionFinton Construction
Martini Spa
Martini Spa
Green Scene Landscaping & PoolsGreen Scene Landscaping & Pools
hand painted custom tile backsplash
Big Bowl O' Canada Sculptural Firebowl
Big Bowl O' Canada Sculptural Firebowl
John T. Unger, LLCJohn T. Unger, LLC
The Big Bowl O Canada takes it's name from Canada's National Anthem, composed in 1880 by Calixa Lavallée, a talented musician whose father worked as a woodcutter, blacksmith and luthier. Although many variations of the song exist, in multiple languages, the tune is the same for all. I couldn't resist the connection between music and sculpture, between firebowls, lumberjacks and blacksmithing. The idea of art arising from hard work, skill and a grounding in the natural world is at the heart of this design. The motif was inspired by a custom Great Bowl O' Fire for a Calgary client who requested a stylized flame in the shape of a maple leaf. I liked the results so much that it moved me to create a design especially for the Great White North. I've shipped firebowls all across Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax. As the second largest land mass on earth, that's a lot of ground to cover. Filled with natural beauty and wonders, peopled by folks who love the outdoors, I can't think of any place that has more use for a firebowl that is solid and durable, beautiful and meaningful, large enough to gather a group of friends under a huge night sky
Travel-Themed Garden
Travel-Themed Garden
Past the GatePast the Gate
Collaboration with Lanscape Architect John Roberts. This garden was dsigned to represent the homeowners' world travel experiences, combining Celtic and Zen styles.
Modern Eclectic Panorama
Modern Eclectic Panorama
Outdoor Elements USAOutdoor Elements USA
Heath TX Outdoor Living Makeover Front to Back
Heath TX Outdoor Living Makeover Front to Back
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
As with the front of this classic brick home, the backyard was well-appointed but required resuscitation. We built a stand-out custom cedar pergola, which we stained dark walnut, in perfect contrast with lighter stone elements surrounding it. The pergola boasts standard 8”x 8” posts and beautiful chopped stone columns with flagstone tops. The same materials were used to build the seating wall on the exterior of the pergola, which will not only provide seating but also a bit of privacy. Decorative hardware provides the perfect ornamentation on the rustic-looking cedar. The pergola also has an oversized ceiling fan for maximum airflow on hot days!
Backyard Full Renovation
Backyard Full Renovation
Bright Home LandscapesBright Home Landscapes
7301 East 3rd Ave, Scottsdale
7301 East 3rd Ave, Scottsdale
Budwig Team Real Estate at Realty One GroupBudwig Team Real Estate at Realty One Group
Wrap Around Patio
Downtown Redesign 2
Downtown Redesign 2
THE enhanced HOMETHE enhanced HOME
Old World North Woods Rambler
Old World North Woods Rambler
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Conrad Home
Conrad Home
Aartvarks StudiosAartvarks Studios
aartvarks studios
Landscape Creations
Landscape Creations
Angelspeak Publications IncAngelspeak Publications Inc
Poolhouse
Poolhouse
Bahia TaylorBahia Taylor
The Framed Kitchen
The Framed Kitchen
Terry DesignTerry Design
Hotel wedo SIERPES SEVILLA
Hotel wedo SIERPES SEVILLA
Morales Lombardo StudioMorales Lombardo Studio
Detalle global del patio
Modern Eclectic Panorama
Modern Eclectic Panorama
Outdoor Elements USAOutdoor Elements USA
Ristorante La Striscia
Ristorante La Striscia
Filippo FotiFilippo Foti
Dripping Springs, TX, Custom Outdoor Living Space
Dripping Springs, TX, Custom Outdoor Living Space
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Archadeck of Austin designed and built this patio with beautiful pavers by Belgard, and for the vertical stonework we used white limestone. Stonework included the long planters as well
Taller de forja
Taller de forja
Catoptrico arquitecturaCatoptrico arquitectura
Ernesto Estrada
Garde-corps inox 2 sous-lisses et tôle
Garde-corps inox 2 sous-lisses et tôle
Tendance Inox - Garde-corps inox sur-mesureTendance Inox - Garde-corps inox sur-mesure

Eclectic Blue 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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