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Medium Sized World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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M+S: Jacuzzy
M+S: Jacuzzy
Studio 84 InteriorsStudio 84 Interiors
This family-friendly pergola with a Jacuzzi has been designed to reward the senses and bring a relaxed atmosphere. Being in the garden is the favourite activity of our client - a landscape designer - so we have created this special corner where he can appreciate the beauty of his garden while enjoying a warm bath.
Maruccia Residence
Maruccia Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Small backyard with lots of potential. We created the perfect space adding visual interest from inside the house to outside of it. We added a BBQ Island with Grill, sink, and plenty of counter space. BBQ Island was cover with stone veneer stone with a concrete counter top. Opposite side we match the veneer stone and concrete cap on a newly Outdoor fireplace. far side we added some post with bright colors and drought tolerant material and a special touch for the little girl in the family, since we did not wanted to forget about anyone. Photography by Zack Benson
優雅な中庭のある和モダンの家
優雅な中庭のある和モダンの家
株式会社テラジマアーキテクツ株式会社テラジマアーキテクツ
優雅で贅沢な中庭
shipwreck
shipwreck
Distinguished PoolsDistinguished Pools
Black slate patio and red boulder side yard
Black slate patio and red boulder side yard
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This Florida backyard patios is black slate from Virginia. The boulder fountain is called Red Saphire. All of the stone installation is by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. The Florida tropical bamboo plantings by Landco.
Lion Water Fountain-Cast stone Lion Wall Fountain
Lion Water Fountain-Cast stone Lion Wall Fountain
Jacoviello Custom Builders, Inc.Jacoviello Custom Builders, Inc.
Cast stone Lion Wall Fountain. Focal point of this garden. Bring refined beauty and unique design to your swimming pool and spa with the drama of a spouting lion's head or the sophisticated elegance of Neptune.
Larchmont
Larchmont
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Orchid
Orchid
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Walter Hypoluxo Louvered Roof
Walter Hypoluxo Louvered Roof
UserUser
Roof finished...OPEN
Maui Residence
Maui Residence
April Powers Interior DesignApril Powers Interior Design
Kukio
Kukio
NicholsonNicholson
Gallery
Gallery
Phipps Home DesignPhipps Home Design
outdoor living
outdoor living
Ocean Builders of S W Florida IncOcean Builders of S W Florida Inc
Andy Werner
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.
Outdoor Oasis - With Tangerine Orange, Violet Purple & Saturated Red
Outdoor Oasis - With Tangerine Orange, Violet Purple & Saturated Red
u-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabricationu-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabrication
Fabric & Furniture Upholstery by UfabStore. Photo Featured in R-Home Magazine.
CEAT
CEAT
Planet 3 Studios Architecture Pvt. LtdPlanet 3 Studios Architecture Pvt. Ltd
Shower Head
Shower Head
LeMier Construction, LLCLeMier Construction, LLC
Florida Pool Waterfall and Outdoor living room
Florida Pool Waterfall and Outdoor living room
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
In this Florida Pool waterfall the stone is black slate stone by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Swimming pool by First Class Pools.
Century Furniture
Century Furniture
Weinberger's FurnitureWeinberger's Furniture
Aloha Place, Vacation Rental, Keauhou
Aloha Place, Vacation Rental, Keauhou
JM DesignJM Design

Medium Sized 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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