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Luxury Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Spiral Fire Fountain
Spiral Fire Fountain
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Water emerges from a weir that originates under the fire bowl and runs in a spiral to a drop off waterfall. Inspired by a seashell and built of composite stone. Fire pit spans dining and sitting area, giving warmth to both.
Hollywood with a Twist
Hollywood with a Twist
MASSIMO interiorsMASSIMO interiors
Stu Morley
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Lotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden CenterLotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden Center
Specialty Stone Project creating a limestone grotto with naturalistic cascading stone fountain, stone benches & tiered planting beds for high ceiling basement walkout. Installed 2013 by Elemental Design - Landscape Concept by Client in collaboration with Wade Lehmann of Elemental Design. Photos by Jeeheon Cho
Clovelly treasure box
Clovelly treasure box
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
Photographer: Robert Walsh Image copyright: Landsberg Garden Design
Los Angeles Back Yard
Los Angeles Back Yard
Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape DesignEco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design
From an unusable junk heap to a largely recycled back deck with pergola, vines, fountains, permeable paths, native and xeriscape plantings, storm water infiltration, and repurposing of an existing tile platform at the owner's request, this space is now a peaceful and restorative retirement retreat.
An Artist's Retreat
An Artist's Retreat
Derrick Dodge Interior DesignDerrick Dodge Interior Design
The designer worked with the contractor and pool company to design this outdoor cabana and pool that has a waterfall edge with a view to an expansive backyard and art studio. The designer used the 1960's style of the home for the cabana.
Miami Vice Patio - Outdoor kitchen progress
Miami Vice Patio - Outdoor kitchen progress
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
La Jolla
La Jolla
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Photographer: Martin Mann
Lord of the Firepits
Lord of the Firepits
Owens Custom PoolsOwens Custom Pools
A custom firepit with "One ring to rule them all" engraved in Elvish with an accompanying custom rock bench seating area and matching patio surface. Part of an elaborate Lord of the Rings themed installation.
Infintiy Canopy in D. Poolside and White installed on to a custom Cedar Pergola
Infintiy Canopy in D. Poolside and White installed on to a custom Cedar Pergola
Infinity CanopyInfinity Canopy
Bryan Smith. Also read review http://www.houzz.com/browseReviews/infinitycanopy
Prairie Style Reimagined
Prairie Style Reimagined
Lord DesignLord Design
Photography by Blackstone Studios Decorated by Lord Design
Personalized Paving
Personalized Paving
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
Hand-made stone tiles make the otherwise bland paving surrounding it work cohesively. The flower-patterned custom designed river rock tiles apron the front door, granting the effect of a plush carpet. Rustic, Tuscan style containers, bursting with lush plants, add elegant charm to the corner.
Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
This landscape project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. This specific view is looking out from the kitchen window into the garden space. The project features a wide assortment of perennials as well as containers to liven up this urban landscape.
French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison
French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Miro Dvorscak Peterson Homebuilders, Inc.
Exiting the Forest
Exiting the Forest
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
R. Plaxco
Prisme Couleur
Prisme Couleur
Reginald C. Adams LLCReginald C. Adams LLC
Custom 320 square foot mosaic tile mural for a private residential poolhouse in Houston Texas. Photos by Jeff Myers Photography
Shoreham
Shoreham
Steven Oates ConstructionSteven Oates Construction
Deck pavilions separated by landscaped garden beds Pergola features large section 200 x 200mm white cypress timber with joint section shadow lines and concealed metal joint plates
Outdoor Living - Stone Fireplace & Paver Stones
Outdoor Living - Stone Fireplace & Paver Stones
Master Stone Design, LLCMaster Stone Design, LLC
This charming patio combines multiple materials and weaves them together to create a warm and romantic getaway from the pressures of the day. The stone fireplace is built from block on site and covered in a manufactured stone veneer. It also includes accents of flagstone on the hearth, brick soldier accents and a stone slab mantle and brackets and to top it all off a cool Texas star. Throw in the stone pavers, pea gravel steps, small stone seating wall and stone border walkway and you have a very eclectic mixture of materials that come together to form a great space for entertaining.
arbor by Bay Area remodeling contractor and fine home builder
arbor by Bay Area remodeling contractor and fine home builder
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
5000 square foot custom home with pool house and basement in Saratoga, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The exterior is in a modern farmhouse style with bat on board siding and standing seam metal roof. Luxury features include Marvin Windows, copper gutters throughout, natural stone columns and wainscot, and a sweeping paver driveway. The interiors are more traditional.
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Lotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden CenterLotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden Center
Specialty Stone Project creating a limestone grotto with naturalistic cascading stone fountain, stone benches & tiered planting beds for high ceiling basement walkout. Installed 2013 by Elemental Design - Landscape Concept by Client in collaboration with Wade Lehmann of Elemental Design. Photos by Jeeheon Cho

Luxury 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.
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