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Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Durpetti Interiors
Durpetti Interiors
Durpetti InteriorsDurpetti Interiors
An outdoor living space was created. First, a Copthorne Unilock brick patio was created in a herringbone pattern to give age and character to the new space. The patio details of the border inset and seat wall define the space while creating extra seating for guests. Two distict areas for relaxing and dining were created with all enjoying the full view of the back yard. The space is completed by a unique mushroom fountain and landscaped with shade plants chosen for their foliage.An outdoor fireplace lends to cooler nights or smores cooking.
Casa Manora
Casa Manora
Leticia Chaves - Interior DesignLeticia Chaves - Interior Design
Barbecue Comand Center
Barbecue Comand Center
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
For years I planned on installing and Outdoor Kitchen and Entertainment Space in our Backyard. With a Kitchen command Center, Large fire-it and Plant collection Plantings. My Family and friends enjoying the Command Center
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Goa Vacation Home
Goa Vacation Home
Shabnam GuptaShabnam Gupta
Brick & Bluestone Patio
Brick & Bluestone Patio
UserUser
Jeri Koegel
Circular Fire Pit
Circular Fire Pit
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Manayunk Row Home
Manayunk Row Home
Cadre Design & DevelopmentCadre Design & Development
San Francisco Apartment
San Francisco Apartment
Studio BurkeStudio Burke
Brittany M. Powell
Outdoor Chess set on Paver Driveway
Outdoor Chess set on Paver Driveway
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Custom Eclectic Outdoor Design
Custom Eclectic Outdoor Design
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
For this garden project, the Tux slabs in onyx black & greyed nickel were used in checkerboard pattern to create a warm outdoor space with character. These slabs are perfect to recreate the vintage look we find in Parisian cafés.
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The clients’ remaining request was privacy, so we designed and built attractive privacy panels behind the outdoor kitchen. This privacy wall on the patio will afford the homeowners a great deal of privacy whether they’re using the patio or the screened room. We built another privacy fence on the other side of the screened room, replacing an old wooden fence.
Eastern Inspiration
Eastern Inspiration
SH interiorsSH interiors
Ecelectic patio with pergola cover. The clients wanted a comfortable space to entertain outdoors. They wanted color and texture. I think the orange and browns in the fabrics are wonderful compliment to the custom retaining wall and fountain with gold slate stone.
House on Ravenhill #2
House on Ravenhill #2
Gary Quigg PhotographyGary Quigg Photography
Gary Quigg
Side Yard Vignette
Side Yard Vignette
J. Elizabeth InteriorsJ. Elizabeth Interiors
Chas Metivier
Eco Artist's House
Eco Artist's House
Sarah Natsumi MooreSarah Natsumi Moore
Photo: Sarah Moore © 2013 Houzz
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Gordon Kayhart - Custom Design & InstallationsGordon Kayhart - Custom Design & Installations
Gordon Kayhart
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
primaryreps.comprimaryreps.com
Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis
Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
The multi-use area under the spacious cedar pergola. Here, you will see a custom outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen. We topped the pergola with a polygala polycarbonate cover to keep the area dry and add heightened shade. This multi-faceted outdoor living combination space in Dallas by Archadeck of Northeast Dallas encompasses a covered patio space, expansive patio with overhead pergola, custom outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen and much more!
Desert Modern Residence
Desert Modern Residence
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

Eclectic 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.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
When I couldn’t find any wall fountains that met the weight limit and didn’t look like tombstones, My husband created this corner fountain out of copper tubing and two faux clamshells that he coated in pool paint. Photo © Bethany Nauert
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