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Green Side Patio Ideas and Designs

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License to Chill
License to Chill
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Inground spa
Inground spa
LDAW Landscape Architecture, PCLDAW Landscape Architecture, PC
in ground fiberglass spa and terrace area
MW Project
MW Project
Technospeak CorporationTechnospeak Corporation
The best feature of this photo is the water feature which can be turned on and off by the Home Automation system installed in the house. Lighting Control, Control4, Home Automation, Home Automation Los Angeles, Speakers, Technospeak, Technospeak Corporation – Los Angeles Home Media Design Technospeak Corporation – Manhattan Beach Home Media Design
Berry Road
Berry Road
Brent Swift DesignBrent Swift Design
Tim Hursley
Mid-Century Home: Charles Goodman, Architect
Mid-Century Home: Charles Goodman, Architect
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
© Cathy Carr, APLD A second small gravel patio is lined with upright flagstone and surrounded with lush plantings to create a sense of enclosure in a small side yard.
Arbor
Arbor
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Hanging baskets for now but the homeowner will eventually plant vines to grow up and over the arbor, creating a "doorway" to the dining area. Pavers are Anchor Charleston - the untumbled version - color: Northwoods.
Malibu Beach Front Estate
Malibu Beach Front Estate
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Outdoor living at its best including travertine tile patio with outdoor fireplace. A white garden planted with blooming perennials create a simple elegance. The perfect place to relax or entertain. Photo: Lisa Cullen
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Photo projet Terrasse Nord-Ouest Vert Céladon
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Small Patio With Retaining/Seat Wall In Tight Side Yard
Small Patio With Retaining/Seat Wall In Tight Side Yard
All Seasons Maintenance & DesignAll Seasons Maintenance & Design
Very small patio in side yard, off kitchen on a corner property. Perfect example of utilizing small spaces to have your outdoor living space expanded.
Universal Studios Views
Universal Studios Views
Pamela Sandall DesignPamela Sandall Design
This is another staging project done! A few updates, a little cleaning, updated paint and refreshing the floors brought new life to the hillside contemporary with raging view and hidden potential.
Bethesda Turret
Bethesda Turret
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Whittier Retreat
Whittier Retreat
Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
Eclectic Mediterranean Estate
The Accidental DecoratorThe Accidental Decorator
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike
Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
This project consist of a very large privacy fence system and two arbors with attached trellises. What I think I have accomplished here is a good marriage between the garden structure and the home. The home itself in what we call its "previous life" was a real operating barn. The attached photos that I have taken for this display show both before and after shots of the home and surrounding grounds.
Greenbrier | 2016
Greenbrier | 2016
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Oakland Hills Rustic Craftsman Side Yard Patio
Oakland Hills Rustic Craftsman Side Yard Patio
Leigh DesignsLeigh Designs
We widened an original staircase into more of a grand and open entryway, while maintaining the charming organic nature of the garden.
White Painted Pergola
White Painted Pergola
Daco StoneDaco Stone
White Painted Cedar pergola with Daco real stone and real brick veneer footers
Macnair
Macnair
D.R. Contracting, LLCD.R. Contracting, LLC
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter

Green Side 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 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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