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Luxury World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Carlsbad, California, Modern
Carlsbad, California, Modern
dRichards InteriorsdRichards Interiors
This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.
Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers Inc.
Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers Inc.
UserUser
The Grand Palapa acts as the main outdoor entertainment space. Who wouldn't like to relax under this spectacular structure and experience the tropics surrounding you. Integrated seating and planters surround this space and multiple ceiling fans overhead keep the tropical breeze circulating.
C-Stamped concrete patio with a wall
C-Stamped concrete patio with a wall
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Stamped concrete patio with a retaining wall with a wood burning firepit.
License to Chill
License to Chill
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Outdoor Fountain
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
The covered lounge and entertainment area adjacent to the home includes a seating area, hearth and tv. The soaring wood veneer ceiling is in contrast to the Travertine tile floor surfaces that ties in the color scheme of the entire indoor-outdoor space. Photo by Jimi Smith Photography.
Halo Bay Retreat
Halo Bay Retreat
Stephanie Brown Inc.Stephanie Brown Inc.
Photography by Living Maui Media
Beautiful Bluestone Patio
Beautiful Bluestone Patio
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Stephen Prassas, RLA; Photography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Patio is mortared flagstone Japanese style
Patio is mortared flagstone Japanese style
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
This post Mid-Century home has the construction details that work well with the Asian or Pacific Northwest Style. Japanese style plantings and specified stonework carry on the theme. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Patio
Patio
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Waterfront I
Waterfront I
Kurtz Homes NaplesKurtz Homes Naples
Aqualane Shores Residence
Aqualane Shores Residence
Design WestDesign West
This coastal outdoor living covered patio is equipped with a summer kitchen, including a stainless steel covered grill, with cascading back-splash detail that brings your eye up toward the ceiling. Custom wood detailing and architectural beam work can be admired from above.
Mauna Kea Outdoor Shower
Mauna Kea Outdoor Shower
Taleah Smith DesignTaleah Smith Design
Island Escape
Island Escape
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The indoor outdoor layout of this tropical retreat creates the perfect ambiance for backyard entertaining. Sliding glass doors pocket into either side of the open living room, master bedroom, and dining so all the spaces become one in this tropical design. The white patio furniture creates comfortable spaces for lounging poolside and the orange lanai cushions give a nod to the ocean with their fun coral print.
Cornfeld
Cornfeld
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tropical planting was used to create privacy & shade for the owners of this beautiful Key West property.
Patio Project in Miami, FL
Patio Project in Miami, FL
LuxapatioLuxapatio
The straight corners on all the finishes to the Black Galaxy Granite and white stone on the walls makes this luxuries Island into a modern design. This Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola was completed in 2012 in the Doral area of South Florida. 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.
Kukuiula Home
Kukuiula Home
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
This outdoor oasis overlooks the beautiful infinity edge pool and tropical fire pits. Tropical detailing can be seen in the use of natural topical hardwood in the ceiling paneling, Monsteria leaf lanterns, and woven outdoor fans. The white patio furniture creates matching outdoor spaces on either side of the lanai in this open floor plan.
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Beautiful patio overlooking the Intracoastal in this Key West styled home. The ceiling is painted sky blue to keep with tradition.
Complete Landscaping & Hardscaping Transformation
Complete Landscaping & Hardscaping Transformation
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Sometimes a little fluff is needed within your landscaping. A bird feeder or bath is a great thing to add to your landscaping to draw in the wildlife in your area. Don't forget a flagstone path on soil to allow access to the feeder!

Luxury World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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