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Medium Sized World-Inspired Patio Ideas and Designs

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Garden Outdoor Tub
Garden Outdoor Tub
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The master bathroom's outdoor shower is a natural garden escape. The natural stone tub is nestled in the tropical landscaping and complements the stone pavers on the floor. The wall mount shower head is a waterfall built into the lava rock privacy walls. A teak stool sits beside the tub for easy placement of towels and shampoos. The master bathroom opens to the outdoor shower through a full height glass door and the indoor shower's glass wall connect the two spaces seamlessly.
Fire Magic Grills
Fire Magic Grills
Fire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson CompanyFire Magic Grills - Robert H Peterson Company
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
Outdoor Kitchen in Dallas
Outdoor Kitchen in Dallas
RADtecRADtec
Backyard Urban Retreat
Backyard Urban Retreat
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
Larchmont
Larchmont
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Guest House - Office
Guest House - Office
Mark Wryan DesignMark Wryan Design
Asian Inspired Guest House/Pool House - Office
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Residential: Luxury Carport And Golf Cart Garage
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
This stunning Puerto Rican beach home was in the process of adding an elegant carport to its grounds, ensuring that this homeowner's expanding collection of cars would have a luxurious space. To guarantee it adequately met both the client and architect's exacting standards for design, installation company SHO-Pros - Azenco Outdoor dealer in Puerto Rico - with their experience crafting luxury carports were brought on board. The result: An exquisitely crafted two-zone solid roofed carport structure providing shade from sun and rain - fit precisely to encase two cars and golf cart accessories needed around resort areas! This luxury carport was designed to enhance the sophisticated vibe of this Caribbean community. The modern architecture boasted all white exteriors, along with floor-to-ceiling windows that provided breathtaking vistas from every room. To complement its elegance, SHO-Pros opted for an Azenco R-Car fixed roof car port - a sleek structure without any visible assembly hardware whose insulation would protect against sun and rain alike while keeping residents comfortable as they access their vehicles in style!
海田の家/House in Kaita
海田の家/House in Kaita
吉田豊建築設計事務所吉田豊建築設計事務所
Photo by 吉田豊建築設計事務所/Yutaka Yoshida Architect & Associates
Coconut Grove Modern Pergola & Outdoor Kitchen
Coconut Grove Modern Pergola & Outdoor Kitchen
Habify / adam & eve ARCHITECTUREHabify / adam & eve ARCHITECTURE
Chipper Hatter
Outdoor Pavillion & Trellis - Hummelstown, PA
Outdoor Pavillion & Trellis - Hummelstown, PA
Deimler Family ConstructionDeimler Family Construction
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
SAN CLEMENTE Outdoor Renovation
Dupuis DesignDupuis Design
The client wanted to use this terrace for entertainment. All we needed was a proper layout, lighting, make it fun and functional. Budget was a question so we avoided any contracting work, mixed affordable and expensive items. The outdoor barbecue existed, so I added in a firepit table, RGB led lighted planters and cube stools, purchased aluminum planters from CB2 and had it painted in red (the client likes warm colors), outdoor furnitures from CB2 and voila !! Oh of course let's not forget the pillows and throw. Photo Credit: Coy Gutierrez
Zen Garden
Zen Garden
Rockefeller Partners ArchitectsRockefeller Partners Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
3420 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, FL
3420 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, FL
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Loggia
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.
Deck, Patio & Pergola
Deck, Patio & Pergola
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
This is our custom built koi pond that is placed in between patio and wood deck. Pond filtration is located under the wood deck. Decking and pergola material is redwood.
Florida Home Patio
Florida Home Patio
Keating Moore ConstructionKeating Moore Construction
Ron Rosenzweig
Outdoor Kitchen - Odessa, TX
Outdoor Kitchen - Odessa, TX
Taylor Landscape CompanyTaylor Landscape Company
Cole Taylor
A Metal Sculptor's Backyard
A Metal Sculptor's Backyard
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This creative couple wanted their backyard divided into several spaces for multiple uses. Nearest the house is a concrete patio for lounging and entertaining. The middle area has raised beds for vegetable gardening and rounded pea gravel where their toddler can play safely. A lovely dry creek bed with river rocks and plants divides that area from the rear section. There you will find a metal sculptor's shed and a paver patio that surrounds the lemon tree, providing access to plant beds and a viewing area for whimsical, homemade sculptures.
BBQ Pai Pai
BBQ Pai Pai
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The Pai Pai is the automatic hangout spot for the whole family. Designed in a fun tropical style with a reed thatch ceiling, dark stained rafters, and Ohia log columns. The live edge bar faces the TV for watching the game while barbecuing and the orange built-in sofa makes relaxing a sinch. The pool features a swim-up bar and a hammock swings in the shade beneath the coconut trees.

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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