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Sherbrooke Road
Sherbrooke Road
Fabco SanctuaryFabco Sanctuary
Our clients came to us whilst they were in the process of renovating their traditional town-house in North London. They wanted to incorporate more stylsed and contemporary elements in their designs, while paying homage to the original feel of the architecture. In early 2015 we were approached by a client who wanted us to design and install bespoke pieces throughout his home. Many of the rooms overlook the stunning courtyard style garden and the client was keen to have this area displayed from inside his home. In his kitchen-diner he wanted French doors to span the width of the room, bringing in as much natural light from the courtyard as possible. We designed and installed 2 Georgian style double doors and screen sets to this space. On the first floor we designed and installed steel windows in the same style to really give the property the wow factor looking in from the courtyard. Another set of French doors, again in the same style, were added to another room overlooking the courtyard. The client wanted the inside of his property to be in keeping with the external doors and asked us to design and install a number of internal screens as well. In the dining room we fitted a bespoke internal double door with top panel and, as you can see from the picture, it really suited the space. In the basement the client wanted a large set of internal screens to separate the living space from the hosting lounge. The Georgian style side screens and internal double leaf doors, accompanied by the client’s installation of a roof light overlooking the courtyard, really help lighten a space that could’ve otherwise been quite dark. After we finished the work we were asked to come back by the client and install a bespoke steel, single shower screen in his wet room. This really finished off the project… Fabco products truly could be found throughout the property!
Riedmann Residence
Riedmann Residence
Nathan Wright Landscape DesignNathan Wright Landscape Design
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
An outdoor living room sits on a carpet of decomposed bluestone and is surrounded by walls in varying shades of green. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Project
Project
Platinum Outdoor EnvironmentsPlatinum Outdoor Environments
441 Project
441 Project
UserUser
rénovation d'une ferme
rénovation d'une ferme
Émilie Bigorne, architecte d'intérieur CFAIÉmilie Bigorne, architecte d'intérieur CFAI
Transformation de l'entrée de la maison avec ouverture d'une grande baie vitrée ouvrant sur une large terrasse dalles de terrasse en béton de chez Ebema, format 100x100cm crédit photo : Christophe Kicien, le 5 Studio
Fremantle Courtyard
Fremantle Courtyard
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Baroque Modern Condo
Baroque Modern Condo
Charles Neal InteriorsCharles Neal Interiors
Custom Patio
Chiswick
Chiswick
Really Nice GardensReally Nice Gardens
Glynallyn Terrace
Glynallyn Terrace
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A second floor terrace with a distinct world view. Recycled and re-purposed materials from around the world.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
RECLAIMED HANGING GARDEN
RECLAIMED HANGING GARDEN
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
For privacy we designed an overhead structure, the selected pattern ensures plenty of light into the space, whilst still creating a sense of privacy. The curved shape of the structure allows for a supportive daybed/seating structure and place to get away for those lazy afternoons.
DUPLEX LLENO DE LUZ
DUPLEX LLENO DE LUZ
Slow & Chic - InteriorismoSlow & Chic - Interiorismo
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les nouvelles plantations cadrent les vues sur la ville - en l'occurence la Tour Eiffel
Home staging dans un duplex
Home staging dans un duplex
FBO FRANCE - Home staging depuis 2012FBO FRANCE - Home staging depuis 2012
Mathieu Fiol
MIA House
MIA House
Arabella Rocca DesignArabella Rocca Design
anna galante photography
House 2022
House 2022
House of OriginHouse of Origin
New indoor/outdoor space, opening onto kitchen. Fiona Susanto
Our Work
Our Work
Organic Landscapes NY by DeLuca Lawn MaintenanceOrganic Landscapes NY by DeLuca Lawn Maintenance
Square Lattice Fence
Square Lattice Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence

Patio with a Potted Garden 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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