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Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Outdoor kitchen in Oxshott, Surrey
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say. And what a dream; this is the acme of a Surrey suburban townhouse garden. The team behind the teamwork of this masterpiece in Oxshott, Surrey, are Raine Garden Design Ltd, Bushy Business Ltd, Hampshire Garden Lighting, and Forest Eyes Photography. Everywhere you look, some new artful detail demonstrating their collective expertise hits you. The beautiful and tasteful selection of materials. The very mature, regimented pleached beech hedge. The harmoniousness of the zoning; tidy yet so varied and interesting. The ancient olive, dating back to the reign of Victoria. The warmth and depth afforded by the layered lighting. The seamless extension of the Home from inside to out; because in this dream, the garden is Home as much as the house is.
Fulham Courtyard
Fulham Courtyard
Lucy Willcox Garden DesignLucy Willcox Garden Design
This Courtyard was transformed from being an Astro Turf box to a useable, versatile Outdoor Room!
Modern Design and Outdoor Livingr
Modern Design and Outdoor Livingr
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Little Horn Residence
Little Horn Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This gourmet kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, serving station and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky
Contemporary Chic Outdoor Kitchen With Brick Fireplace and Modern Fixtures
Contemporary Chic Outdoor Kitchen With Brick Fireplace and Modern Fixtures
Eldorado StoneEldorado Stone
Stone: Chalkdust - TundraBrick TundraBrick is a classically-shaped profile with all the surface character you could want. Slightly squared edges are chiseled and worn as if they’d braved the elements for decades. TundraBrick is roughly 2.5″ high and 7.875″ long. Get a Sample of Chalkdust: http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/tundrabrick/chalk-dust/
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
KES StudioKES Studio
The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Utah Mid-Century Modern Patio Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Photo by Samantha Robison
Bow Mar Ranch Remodel
Bow Mar Ranch Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Louvered Roof System
Louvered Roof System
Dart AwningsDart Awnings
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Van Putte LandscapeVan Putte Landscape
The outdoor fireplace and patio make a beautiful focal point in this exquisite backyard landscape renovation. Installed by Van Putte Landscape. - Photo Credit - Chipper Hatter.
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Napa Valley Style for Outdoor Living and Entertaining
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography
Barnwood
Barnwood
The Reclaimed Wood ShopThe Reclaimed Wood Shop
Barn wood ceiling
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Green River DesignGreen River Design
The outdoor shower was designed to integrate into the stone veneer wall and be accessible from the Lower Level.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Custom pergola and fence designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Chateau Trails
Chateau Trails
LUXURY,FARM,RANCH & LAND GROUPLUXURY,FARM,RANCH & LAND GROUP
Rich Baum Photography 916-296-5778 http://richbaum.com
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
auto covered pool and spa lincolnshire
Downes Swimming Pool CompanyDownes Swimming Pool Company
outdoor fireplace with pergola perimeter
Winston Farm
Winston Farm
Cross River Design, Inc.Cross River Design, Inc.
A western red cedar Pergola was installed to help screen the afternoon sun from the living room inside. After the pergola was finished, we planted American Wisteria (much less aggressive than it's Asian cousin) at the base of the columns.
Aussie Pool House
Aussie Pool House
Bear Ridge HomesBear Ridge Homes
Lakefront Glimmer
Lakefront Glimmer
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
Mike Jensen Photography

Patio with All Types of Cover 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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