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Eclectic Patio with a Gazebo Ideas and Designs

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STEM Landscape Architecture & DesignSTEM Landscape Architecture & Design
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Pool - Haus
Pool - Haus
Valerie´s JOY OF LIVINGValerie´s JOY OF LIVING
KHC-NYC
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Roof garden shade cabana, custom cushions, landscape lighting and party lights Photos: Peter Hurley Art
Intégrations By Rev'Mural
Intégrations By Rev'Mural
Rev'MuralRev'Mural
Magnifique cuisine extérieure
Backyard Living
Backyard Living
Terri Clark InteriorsTerri Clark Interiors
Vibrant Hideaway
Vibrant Hideaway
Troy Silva Design Group Inc.Troy Silva Design Group Inc.
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
EntanglementsEntanglements
laser cut privacy screening conversion into a decorative pergola roof. Metal panelling and framing structure by Entanglements metal art
Nellie Gail
Nellie Gail
Zen ArchitectZen Architect
outdoor kitchen view: Prestigious Nellie Gail custom home with vaulted high ceilings, full glass walls, grand entryway, great spaces to adjoinginroom, oversized fireplace island http://ZenArchitect.com
Natural Pools
Natural Pools
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Historic Revival Cottage
Historic Revival Cottage
Bonnie Sachs, ASIDBonnie Sachs, ASID
This outdoor living room has a bluestone floor which continues into the home. Wicker, redwood and iron furniture are combined in this comfortable outdoor space. Apollo the horse visits when company comes!
Free Standing Pergola that Opens and Closes
Free Standing Pergola that Opens and Closes
Palmetto Outdoor SpacesPalmetto Outdoor Spaces
Add a freestanding patio cover to your backyard space to protect it from sun, heat, and rain. This cover opens by remote. When open it allows sunshine and warming solar energy into home and onto patio during cooler months. When partially opened it still keeps out sun, but allows hot air to escape, providing more comfort. Impress your friends with this state the art shade structure. Add a UL Wet Listed Fan to keep the cool air circulating.
Christmas Decorating
Christmas Decorating
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
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.
Hollywood with a Twist
Hollywood with a Twist
MASSIMO interiorsMASSIMO interiors
Stu Morley
Poolside Hangout
Poolside Hangout
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
A new detached pavilion comprising an open outdoor kitchen and lounge area with fireplace and TV and a secluded 115 sf. enclosed cabana bath/changing room. Total roofed area is 411 sf.
Mediterranean Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Hawkeye Landscape DesignHawkeye Landscape Design
Hawkeye Landscape Design We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden
Poolside Hangout
Poolside Hangout
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
A new detached pavilion comprising an open outdoor kitchen and lounge area with fireplace and TV and a secluded 115 sf. enclosed cabana bath/changing room. Total roofed area is 411 sf.
Globus Builder
Globus Builder
Globus BuilderGlobus Builder

Eclectic Patio with a Gazebo 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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