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Large Eclectic Patio Ideas and Designs

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Rockwall, TX, Covered Patio Extension
Rockwall, TX, Covered Patio Extension
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Our clients had a small, builder-grade covered patio at their back door. They wanted a larger covered space with room for dining outdoors and a special area for the therapeutic hot tub they were ready to add. Archadeck didn’t need to extend too far out into the yard to create a substantially larger covered space. The main patio extension coming straight out from the original is covered by a gable roof, letting in lots of light. To the side of that, we created another patio extension along the back of the house for the hot tub. We designed a shed roof for the hot tub area.
Mountain View from Porch
Mountain View from Porch
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURETELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE
Positioned on a bluff this house looks out to the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area and to Mount Hood beyond. It provides a year-round gathering place for a mid-west couple, their dispersed families and friends. Attention was given to views and balancing openness and privacy. Common spaces are generous and allow for the interactions of multiple groups. These areas take in the long, dramatic views and open to exterior porches and terraces. Bedrooms are intimate but are open to natural light and ventilation. The materials are basic: salvaged barn timber from the early 1900’s, stucco on Rastra Block, stone fireplace & garden walls and concrete counter tops & radiant concrete floors. Generous porches are open to the breeze and provide protection from rain and summer heat. Bruce Forster Photography
River Garden Patio
River Garden Patio
Turnstyle DesignTurnstyle Design
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Balboa Fire Pit Tables
Cooke FurnitureCooke Furniture
fire pit with flame heaters add a nice amount of heat to the area so this Newport Beach house can stay warm in style.
Mexican Hacienda
Mexican Hacienda
James Duncan IncJames Duncan Inc
Tiki
Back Yard Fire Pit
Back Yard Fire Pit
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
AE's Dual Patios, Walkways and Stone Wall w/ Aviary Garden
AE's Dual Patios, Walkways and Stone Wall w/ Aviary Garden
DC FreemanDC Freeman
Completing the satellite, (smaller) patio and wall on which to sit, beginning to Landscape, etc.
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.
Concrete Steel Table
Concrete Steel Table
Walls n EffectsWalls n Effects
Concrete Steel Table Glow Stones
Edwardian House Design
Edwardian House Design
Ivywell Interiors | BristolIvywell Interiors | Bristol
Texas Hill Country Home
Texas Hill Country Home
KetraKetra
Ketra lighting provides a seamless transition between outdoor and indoor spaces in this european inspired home, extending Natural Light throughout.
Beautiful Backyard Patio
Beautiful Backyard Patio
Treesdale Landscape CompanyTreesdale Landscape Company
Great Outdoors of Estate in Houston
Great Outdoors of Estate in Houston
Design House, IncDesign House, Inc
Photo by: Ashley Henry Wynne
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Quail's End at Joshua Tree
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Photo by Sean Ryan Pierce Patio Vintage child's crib from Ireland with a new mattress becomes a little outdoor seating area
Exterior Patio/ Living Space
Exterior Patio/ Living Space
Harrison Leigh LLCHarrison Leigh LLC
Custom designed serving bar is clad with stone veneer and topped with a small iridescent tile. Unit includes space for an under counter refrigerator, rolling drink cooler and storage for the furniture cushions and pillows.
Outdoor Kitchen: Cape Cod
Outdoor Kitchen: Cape Cod
Good Life New EnglandGood Life New England
Fire Creek
Fire Creek
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Expansive lower patio space
Expansive lower patio space
RLC LandscapingRLC Landscaping
Lower patio with mosaic for flower tressel, upper view
Masonite® Exterior Doors
Masonite® Exterior Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Traditional styled home Featuring: a rock garden, covered patio area with columns, protected wood siding, and a Masonite fiberglass exterior door and sidelite pair with Beverly style decorative door glass

Large Eclectic 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 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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