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Eclectic Patio with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Vistana House with Pool, Pergola, Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Covered Patio
Covered Patio
Mindful Garden DesignMindful Garden Design
This is the first view upon opening the backyard gate. A blooming, tree-form Ninebark on the right, with the beautiful, and well-behaved, American Wisteria making her way up the pole. How beautiful that will be in the years to come, as she crawls across the pergola, dangling her lavender jewels. Patio by Brooks Burleson Photo by Laura Wright
Desert House Non-Slip Outdoor Tiles
Desert House Non-Slip Outdoor Tiles
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Pulling hues from its warm surroundings, the checkered exterior floor tile brings life to this eclectic patio. DESIGN Claire Thomas PHOTOS Claire Thomas Tile Shown: 4x8 in Matte Sunflower and Sorbet
Phoenix Patio
Phoenix Patio
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Moroccan oasis with copper fountain and trellis for vines. This is a double planted garden. In six months this garden wall will be completely covered in vines and the flower bed below will be thick with over grown flowering shrubs. The garden includes a variety of organic fruit producing vines and trees for the homeowners to enjoy.
La Jolla
La Jolla
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Hollywood with a Twist
Hollywood with a Twist
MASSIMO interiorsMASSIMO interiors
Stu Morley
Nashville Pergola Builder
Nashville Pergola Builder
Archadeck of NashvilleArchadeck of Nashville
This custom vinyl and aluminum pergola turns the corner in unison with this stunning stain and stamp concrete patio. The pergola features dual ceiling fans for added comfort. The ogee' cut on the rafter tails also adds elegance to the pergola design.
Cunningham
Cunningham
Old World IronOld World Iron
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
Prairie style at its finest!
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Melbourne shoot #11
Melbourne shoot #11
Kate Hansen PhotographyKate Hansen Photography
Kate Hansen
Bi-Level Brick Patio with lattice fencing
Bi-Level Brick Patio with lattice fencing
EASYdesignsEASYdesigns
This aged brick patio is shaded by a beautiful wisteria covered trellis that creates a purple floral arbor in the spring! The dining area is so inviting, sit down, relax and enjoy a glass of wine!
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
Prairie style at its finest!
Circular Fire Pit
Circular Fire Pit
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Phoenix Patio
Phoenix Patio
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Moroccan oasis with copper fountain and trellis for vines. This is a double planted garden. In six months this garden wall will be completely covered in vines and the flower bed below will be thick with over grown flowering shrubs. The garden includes a variety of organic fruit producing vines and trees for the homeowners to enjoy.
Garland TX Multi Functional Outdoor Living Space
Garland TX Multi Functional Outdoor Living Space
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
When facing the rear of the home in the backyard, to the right of the pavilion we constructed a stunning custom fire feature. This wood-burning fire pit is built from Oklahoma chopped stone, and a gray luedersstone top, along with two stain and stamp pathways that match the patio floor of the covered patio/pergola area just off the back of the house. To add visual interest and greater functionality to this area, we used black crushed rock around the fire pit to finish it off.
Elissa
Elissa
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
EntanglementsEntanglements
Feature steel screening, outdoor canopy and garden edging by Entanglements metal art
Meadow Peak
Meadow Peak
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
This design and build project included a full backyard and side yard. The clients spent most of their time outdoors, but especially enjoyed use of their deck, so this was an important item to integrate into the design. ‘Meadow Peak’ was designed to be a retreat, eliminating the hassle of driving up north. We wanted to create a space that was functional for their family and could keep them entertained for many summers to come. Retaining walls and patio spaces were constructed around large existing trees to maintain shade and privacy, the firepit lounge area, tucked beneath them. Turf areas help to break up the interlock and are a fun feature to practice your putting. Most importantly, upgrading their deck to a new larger composite deck with a dining pergola, allows them to continue to entertain outdoors on those hot summer days.
Twin Cities Tiryns
Twin Cities Tiryns
TerraVista Landscape and DesignTerraVista Landscape and Design
The Antique Granite Cobble circle surrounded by the zodiac signs provides an infiltration basin for the roof above

Eclectic Patio with a Pergola 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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