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Expansive Patio with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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An East Bay Garden
An East Bay Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Hunt Club House
Hunt Club House
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Paul Nicol
Pergola Project
Pergola Project
LuxapatioLuxapatio
Full outdoor project in Weston, Florida which included Travertine Pavers, a 32" X 20" Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen with all Twin Eagles appliances, Outdoor TV set up and Furniture by Kannoa. This project was completed in late 2013. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District ( 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141.
Bel Air Contemporary
Bel Air Contemporary
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Winning Home Show Home
Winning Home Show Home
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Yet another part of the backyard of this award-winning home features an outdoor fireplace. The sitting area is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the weather or having a peaceful dinner with an amazing view.
Project Photos
Project Photos
JKL Development Inc.JKL Development Inc.
Spanish Villa New Build
Spanish Villa New Build
Johnstone DevelopmentJohnstone Development
Poolside Terrace
Mountain Contemporary
Mountain Contemporary
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Tim Burleson
Amazing Ancient BBQ's
Amazing Ancient BBQ's
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Product: Authentic Limestone BBQ layouts for Patio Grills. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' space design as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates in 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional modern kitchen with all its highly customized amenities while disguising it into an old Mediterranean collaged stone pile. The ease and cosiness of this outdoor Mediterranean cooking experience will evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that on only gets while being surrounded with the pristine beauty of nature. This powerful feeling of unison with all has been known in our early recorded human history thought many primitive civilizations as a way to get people closer to the ultimate truth. A very basic but undisputed truth and that's that we are all connected to the great mother earth and to it's powerful life force that we are all a part of...
Wozniak Backyard Remodel- Carlsbad, CA
Wozniak Backyard Remodel- Carlsbad, CA
Del Rancho PoolsDel Rancho Pools
An Enchanted Evening
An Enchanted Evening
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis
Dallas TX Multi-Faceted Outdoor Living Oasis
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
The beauty and resiliency of a natural Travertine patio make it a perfect choice for any outdoor environment. With rich tones and inherent shade variations, its use adds warmth and elegance to any setting. 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!
Top view of Mini Golf, Waterfall, fire Pit Feature, Pergola area
Top view of Mini Golf, Waterfall, fire Pit Feature, Pergola area
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
Mini Golf for the whole family complete with synthetic grass for the surrounding area, new landscape and waterfall pond feature.
Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home
Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home
ACM DesignACM Design
Masonry Stone
Masonry Stone
Dragun's Landscape Supply Inc.Dragun's Landscape Supply Inc.
Techo-Bloc's Chantilly Masonry stone.
Open Water - Southlake, TX
Open Water - Southlake, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.
Win's Tree / Arbre de Win
Win's Tree / Arbre de Win
Zoe Mosaics, Life in GlassZoe Mosaics, Life in Glass
A stained glass and wood original custom mosaic on the patio wall of a Pasadena home. Created in collaboration with Caroline Sieux
Inner-City Seclusion
Inner-City Seclusion
Custom Home DesignsCustom Home Designs
Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs

Expansive 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 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 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 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 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 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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