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Eclectic Patio with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Guilford in Castle Keep
Guilford in Castle Keep
Homes by AviHomes by Avi
Modern Balinese In Clifton Virginia
Modern Balinese In Clifton Virginia
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Tropical living in timeless, luxurious style. ... Modern Balinese, and a blend of Asian influences with Contemporary, Mediterranean architecture. Builder: Professional Grounds, Inc. Photography: George Brown 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
Westide 3 Unit Combination
Westide 3 Unit Combination
Split Rock Associates Inc.Split Rock Associates Inc.
Braidwood house
Braidwood house
Bruce Condell DesignBruce Condell Design
Backyard Bath House
Backyard Bath House
swelldoneswelldone
After a lilac tree died and left a hole in the southwest corner of our back yard, we briefly entertained the idea of adding an expensive hot tub. After coming across this great clawfoot tub at a local salvage store for $100, I conceived this three-season bathhouse instead. A plumber installed a hot water bibb on the side of the house and a concealed, heavy duty hot water hose supplies water to the tub. A bamboo privacy screen can be lowered in the front and a vintage lye soap box is transformed into an ambient light fixture for atmospheric night soaking. Towel hooks, river rock and a simple cedar deck complete the spa-like experience. Photo, design and construction by Sloan Schang
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
Riviera, Santa Barbara, Outdoor Shower
Riviera, Santa Barbara, Outdoor Shower
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Jim Bartsch - Photographer
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2015
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2015
LimeTree AlfrescoLimeTree Alfresco
Josephine Ball
Dorchester Drive, Herne Hill
Dorchester Drive, Herne Hill
Jimmie MartinJimmie Martin
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
Laser cut metal PERGOLAS
EntanglementsEntanglements
Laser cut wall art and steel decking edging, laser cut roofing sections and framing by Entanglements metal art
San Francisco Apartment
San Francisco Apartment
Studio BurkeStudio Burke
Brittany M. Powell
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
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Linda Rickles InteriorsLinda Rickles Interiors
Romantic Sanctuary
Romantic Sanctuary
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Commonwealth Avenue Garden
Commonwealth Avenue Garden
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A lush rooftop garden overlooking Boston’s historic Back Bay offers stunning views of the Prudential and John Hancock Tower. The character of the site is amplified by the dramatic contrast between architecture and sky. Mature magnolias underplanted with hostas form a threshold into the historic brownstone. Weathered-wood planting beds spill with new hardy shrubs, perennials, grasses, and herbs; a paper birch and a wind-sculpted spruce lend dramatic texture, structure, and scale to the space. Rugosa rose, juniper, lilac, peony, iris, perovskia, artemisia, nepeta, heuchera, sedum, and ornamental grasses survive year round and paint a brilliant summer-long display. A collection of new and antique containers dot the rooftop, and a terrific orchid collection rests beneath the birch tree during summer months.
Small Space Condo Project
Small Space Condo Project
WW Design StudioWW Design Studio
Turn a grey bare cement patio into a relaxing oasis during lock down is a great asset for small spaces. Don't forget your outdoor spaces when utilizing every square inch. Photo: Caydence Photography
Special Events - Making Memories at Home
Special Events - Making Memories at Home
ReVamp Your Home & Feng Shui with MJReVamp Your Home & Feng Shui with MJ
Modern Eclectic
Modern Eclectic
dp environmentsdp environments
Small concrete patio featuring a built in concrete bench with colorful cushions and accent pillows around a custom natural gas fire pit. Mexican Beach Pebble boarder the ground plane and walls to soften up the space and add textural change. Surrounded by lush green plants, the water feature is the central focal point for this small garden. Modular slate squares transition from the garden area to the seating area. Photos by Dominic Masiello
Outdoor Kitchen: Norwell
Outdoor Kitchen: Norwell
Good Life New EnglandGood Life New England

Eclectic Patio with Decking 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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